Expat Barb
@expatggbarb.bsky.social
I moved to Portugal at the tender age of 62... in the middle of Covid lockdowns. I write about moving abroad, living in Portugal (it's wicked cool), and doing those bucket lists items NOW. You can find me on Substack: https://barbaragrassey.substack.com/
Your weekly writing tip. Subscribe to writeamemoir.substack.com for writing prompts, tips, and super-helpful posts! :-)
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Your weekly writing tip. Subscribe to writeamemoir.substack.com for writing prompts, tips, and super-helpful posts! :-)
Wednesday Memoir Writing Tip! (Have you been thinking of writing a memoir? Check out my Black Friday Memoir Course special here: barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Wednesday Memoir Writing Tip! (Have you been thinking of writing a memoir? Check out my Black Friday Memoir Course special here: barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
Every Wednesday I’m putting up a quick tip to help you write your memoir—but they’re good for writing just about anything. Hope they help!
Find more tips, prompts and info at: writeamemoir.substack.com
Find more tips, prompts and info at: writeamemoir.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Every Wednesday I’m putting up a quick tip to help you write your memoir—but they’re good for writing just about anything. Hope they help!
Find more tips, prompts and info at: writeamemoir.substack.com
Find more tips, prompts and info at: writeamemoir.substack.com
I've started a SubStack publication for people who are interested in writing a memoir.
People think a memoir has to be this BIG THING. I say, start simply.
Memoir or Autobiography or Family History? No matter what, it starts with writing something down. writeamemoir.substack.com/p/what-is-a-...
People think a memoir has to be this BIG THING. I say, start simply.
Memoir or Autobiography or Family History? No matter what, it starts with writing something down. writeamemoir.substack.com/p/what-is-a-...
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I've started a SubStack publication for people who are interested in writing a memoir.
People think a memoir has to be this BIG THING. I say, start simply.
Memoir or Autobiography or Family History? No matter what, it starts with writing something down. writeamemoir.substack.com/p/what-is-a-...
People think a memoir has to be this BIG THING. I say, start simply.
Memoir or Autobiography or Family History? No matter what, it starts with writing something down. writeamemoir.substack.com/p/what-is-a-...
Sorry to do "drive-by drops" today but there's a LARGE Internet outage here.
A Memoir is a Legacy for future generations.
A memoir isn’t just for today—it’s a gift for the future. What legacy will you leave for the generations that follow?https://barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-ink-memoir-workshop/
A Memoir is a Legacy for future generations.
A memoir isn’t just for today—it’s a gift for the future. What legacy will you leave for the generations that follow?https://barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-ink-memoir-workshop/
August 30, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Sorry to do "drive-by drops" today but there's a LARGE Internet outage here.
A Memoir is a Legacy for future generations.
A memoir isn’t just for today—it’s a gift for the future. What legacy will you leave for the generations that follow?https://barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-ink-memoir-workshop/
A Memoir is a Legacy for future generations.
A memoir isn’t just for today—it’s a gift for the future. What legacy will you leave for the generations that follow?https://barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-ink-memoir-workshop/
The turning points of our lives are clearer in the rearview mirror.
Looking back, the milestones that shaped us become clear. Ready to share those defining moments with the world? Let’s start writing your story.
Special Launch Price through August 31st.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
Looking back, the milestones that shaped us become clear. Ready to share those defining moments with the world? Let’s start writing your story.
Special Launch Price through August 31st.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
August 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The turning points of our lives are clearer in the rearview mirror.
Looking back, the milestones that shaped us become clear. Ready to share those defining moments with the world? Let’s start writing your story.
Special Launch Price through August 31st.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
Looking back, the milestones that shaped us become clear. Ready to share those defining moments with the world? Let’s start writing your story.
Special Launch Price through August 31st.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
Before you buy that plane ticket, do a little bit of soul-searching. Are you ready for bureaucracy, uncertainty, being an outsider?
barbaragrassey.substack.com/p/10-questio...
barbaragrassey.substack.com/p/10-questio...
August 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Before you buy that plane ticket, do a little bit of soul-searching. Are you ready for bureaucracy, uncertainty, being an outsider?
barbaragrassey.substack.com/p/10-questio...
barbaragrassey.substack.com/p/10-questio...
"Dad has the best stories."
Don’t lose them.
Our loved ones hold priceless stories—don’t let them fade away. A memoir is the perfect way to preserve those special memories for generations to come. Ready to start your journey?
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
Don’t lose them.
Our loved ones hold priceless stories—don’t let them fade away. A memoir is the perfect way to preserve those special memories for generations to come. Ready to start your journey?
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
August 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"Dad has the best stories."
Don’t lose them.
Our loved ones hold priceless stories—don’t let them fade away. A memoir is the perfect way to preserve those special memories for generations to come. Ready to start your journey?
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
Don’t lose them.
Our loved ones hold priceless stories—don’t let them fade away. A memoir is the perfect way to preserve those special memories for generations to come. Ready to start your journey?
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
Life is full of unexpected twists. It’s never too late to capture the moments that shaped who you are. Let’s turn those unannounced changes into a story worth telling.
It's time to write your story.
Special Launch Price goes away on Friday.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
It's time to write your story.
Special Launch Price goes away on Friday.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
August 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Life is full of unexpected twists. It’s never too late to capture the moments that shaped who you are. Let’s turn those unannounced changes into a story worth telling.
It's time to write your story.
Special Launch Price goes away on Friday.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
It's time to write your story.
Special Launch Price goes away on Friday.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
There’s a moment in your life that changed everything. What was yours? Let’s turn that pivotal moment into a story that resonates for generations.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
August 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
There’s a moment in your life that changed everything. What was yours? Let’s turn that pivotal moment into a story that resonates for generations.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
Living well is the second-best revenge. Telling your story tops it.
There’s power in storytelling. It’s not just about living well—it’s about sharing your journey. Your memoir can be your greatest triumph. Start today.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
There’s power in storytelling. It’s not just about living well—it’s about sharing your journey. Your memoir can be your greatest triumph. Start today.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
August 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Living well is the second-best revenge. Telling your story tops it.
There’s power in storytelling. It’s not just about living well—it’s about sharing your journey. Your memoir can be your greatest triumph. Start today.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
There’s power in storytelling. It’s not just about living well—it’s about sharing your journey. Your memoir can be your greatest triumph. Start today.
barbaragrassey.com/spill-the-in...
This is the boat hosting the mast walk contest this year. The last day of Festa, the horizontal mast you see hanging off the red fishing boat is greased. Participants have to make it out to the end of the mast and grab a flag. It’s an art. Well, slapstick comedy.
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
August 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the boat hosting the mast walk contest this year. The last day of Festa, the horizontal mast you see hanging off the red fishing boat is greased. Participants have to make it out to the end of the mast and grab a flag. It’s an art. Well, slapstick comedy.
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
Thanks, Michael! Even if you're NOT thinking of moving abroad, you might enjoy reading along with my adventure. It's less Eat, Pray, Love and more Move, Panic, Adapt. You can find it here: barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
August 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Thanks, Michael! Even if you're NOT thinking of moving abroad, you might enjoy reading along with my adventure. It's less Eat, Pray, Love and more Move, Panic, Adapt. You can find it here: barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
Had a fun time talking indie publishing and book marketing with Kelly Morgan of The Author's Mic podcast. Kelly has a super-helpful information for authors. Take a look and subscribe to her channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKm8...
August 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Had a fun time talking indie publishing and book marketing with Kelly Morgan of The Author's Mic podcast. Kelly has a super-helpful information for authors. Take a look and subscribe to her channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKm8...
I have NO IDEA why Amazon puts books into categories that the publisher (or in my case, ME) doesn't choose, but I was (warning: newly learned phrase coming) chuffed to bunnies to see it ranking in the "Happiness" category. I didn't even know that WAS a category.
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
August 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I have NO IDEA why Amazon puts books into categories that the publisher (or in my case, ME) doesn't choose, but I was (warning: newly learned phrase coming) chuffed to bunnies to see it ranking in the "Happiness" category. I didn't even know that WAS a category.
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
Thanks so much Tara J for reviewing American Expat. Reviews are super-helpful for indie authors! And yes, thank YOU for asking. You can find the book here: barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
August 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thanks so much Tara J for reviewing American Expat. Reviews are super-helpful for indie authors! And yes, thank YOU for asking. You can find the book here: barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
The village is preparing for its annual Festa dos Pescadores and the parking barricades are going up. HOWEVER… the locals know two important things:
1) The parking spaces won’t be needed until Wednesday at the earliest
2) It’s super-easy to move the barricades.
barbaragrassey.substack.com
1) The parking spaces won’t be needed until Wednesday at the earliest
2) It’s super-easy to move the barricades.
barbaragrassey.substack.com
August 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The village is preparing for its annual Festa dos Pescadores and the parking barricades are going up. HOWEVER… the locals know two important things:
1) The parking spaces won’t be needed until Wednesday at the earliest
2) It’s super-easy to move the barricades.
barbaragrassey.substack.com
1) The parking spaces won’t be needed until Wednesday at the earliest
2) It’s super-easy to move the barricades.
barbaragrassey.substack.com
Leaving the US is a big decision and I know a lot of people are wrestling with it right now. American Expat gives you a real-world look at moving to a new country, from visa to finally feeling at home. Find out more: barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
July 2, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Leaving the US is a big decision and I know a lot of people are wrestling with it right now. American Expat gives you a real-world look at moving to a new country, from visa to finally feeling at home. Find out more: barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
Laughing because my book, American Expat, is currently at #16 in "Solo Travel Guides." I did NOT put my book in that category--the Amazon algo did. It's a travel guide only in the sense that it tells you NOT to do what I did! But you know what? I'll take it. barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
June 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Laughing because my book, American Expat, is currently at #16 in "Solo Travel Guides." I did NOT put my book in that category--the Amazon algo did. It's a travel guide only in the sense that it tells you NOT to do what I did! But you know what? I'll take it. barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
It's TODAY! My book, American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60, is now available on Amazon, paperback and eBook. BUT don't go there yet! I have a special launch bonus for people who buy the book in the first week! Details here:
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
June 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
It's TODAY! My book, American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60, is now available on Amazon, paperback and eBook. BUT don't go there yet! I have a special launch bonus for people who buy the book in the first week! Details here:
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
barbaragrassey.com/american-exp...
A full day of talks at the #GPS2025 conference in Seville today. Book packaging, Author Branding, Amazon Ads, & Benedict Brown's Confessions of a Six Figure Author. Steve Higgs kicked off the day with a truly motivating keynote. Our fabulous hosts made sure we were well-fed, caffeinated, and wined.
May 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A full day of talks at the #GPS2025 conference in Seville today. Book packaging, Author Branding, Amazon Ads, & Benedict Brown's Confessions of a Six Figure Author. Steve Higgs kicked off the day with a truly motivating keynote. Our fabulous hosts made sure we were well-fed, caffeinated, and wined.
Moving abroad: Expectation vs. Reality
💭 Expectation: Sitting in a café, effortlessly speaking a new language.
😬 Reality: Staring blankly at the cashier, wondering if they asked you a question or cursed you out.
The highs & lows of expat life in American Expat! bit.ly/AmExpat
#booksky #expat
💭 Expectation: Sitting in a café, effortlessly speaking a new language.
😬 Reality: Staring blankly at the cashier, wondering if they asked you a question or cursed you out.
The highs & lows of expat life in American Expat! bit.ly/AmExpat
#booksky #expat
April 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Moving abroad: Expectation vs. Reality
💭 Expectation: Sitting in a café, effortlessly speaking a new language.
😬 Reality: Staring blankly at the cashier, wondering if they asked you a question or cursed you out.
The highs & lows of expat life in American Expat! bit.ly/AmExpat
#booksky #expat
💭 Expectation: Sitting in a café, effortlessly speaking a new language.
😬 Reality: Staring blankly at the cashier, wondering if they asked you a question or cursed you out.
The highs & lows of expat life in American Expat! bit.ly/AmExpat
#booksky #expat
It’s never too late to rewrite your story.
At 62, I moved to Portugal solo. You can chase your dream too.
Read my journey in American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60. bit.ly/AmExpat
At 62, I moved to Portugal solo. You can chase your dream too.
Read my journey in American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60. bit.ly/AmExpat
April 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It’s never too late to rewrite your story.
At 62, I moved to Portugal solo. You can chase your dream too.
Read my journey in American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60. bit.ly/AmExpat
At 62, I moved to Portugal solo. You can chase your dream too.
Read my journey in American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60. bit.ly/AmExpat
My book, American Expat, just doubled its Kickstarter funding goal!!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my book launch so far! 💙
If you haven’t checked out the book yet, there’s still time to join the Kickstarter and be part of American Expat from the very beginning: bit.ly/AmExpat
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my book launch so far! 💙
If you haven’t checked out the book yet, there’s still time to join the Kickstarter and be part of American Expat from the very beginning: bit.ly/AmExpat
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
My book, American Expat, just doubled its Kickstarter funding goal!!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my book launch so far! 💙
If you haven’t checked out the book yet, there’s still time to join the Kickstarter and be part of American Expat from the very beginning: bit.ly/AmExpat
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has supported my book launch so far! 💙
If you haven’t checked out the book yet, there’s still time to join the Kickstarter and be part of American Expat from the very beginning: bit.ly/AmExpat
The first night in my new country, I sat in my rental, surrounded by suitcases, and thought: What have I done?
Four years later, I wouldn’t trade this life for anything.
My book American Expat is for anyone thinking of taking the leap. Join me on Kickstarter!
bit.ly/AmExpat
Four years later, I wouldn’t trade this life for anything.
My book American Expat is for anyone thinking of taking the leap. Join me on Kickstarter!
bit.ly/AmExpat
April 15, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The first night in my new country, I sat in my rental, surrounded by suitcases, and thought: What have I done?
Four years later, I wouldn’t trade this life for anything.
My book American Expat is for anyone thinking of taking the leap. Join me on Kickstarter!
bit.ly/AmExpat
Four years later, I wouldn’t trade this life for anything.
My book American Expat is for anyone thinking of taking the leap. Join me on Kickstarter!
bit.ly/AmExpat