Susan Jagannath
Escape the ordinary
With a book, an adventure, or a walk
Susan Jagannath
Books for Adventurers and Others
Because Everyone Deserves an Adventure
The Camino Ingles - 6 Days to Santiago
The international bestseller that inspired many people who thought they were too old, too young, or not fit enough for an adventure.
A shorter Camino in Spain, it follows a thousand year old pilgrimage trail.
You can be part of the team!
They changed the route of the Camino Ingles, and many readers wrote to me about it.
I went, I walked, I wrote. I’m about to launch the next edition – and you can join the fun by being part of the launch team.
Chasing Himalayan Dreams
The international bestseller on a 6 day adventure in the Indian Himalaya, trekking to Sandakphu to revel in the best views of Kanchenjunga and the Sleeping Buddha.
Everest is over the top – walk this doable trail instead.
HI! I’m susan
Bestselling Author, Adventurer and Pilgrim. I am passionate about having adventures, and helping people have their own adventures. After a lifetime in IT, I decided to follow my passion, travel, have adventures and write books about them. For most of my working life I was a technical writer, information architect and content manager and responsible for reams of technical documentation, online help and tutorials. But now I am a full-time author and publisher.
Although no one has yet written the definitive manual on living life fully, I’m doing my best – I have adventures, re-invent my life, and write the “manuals” to help you either escape for a few hours, or plan your own adventure. I love hiking, camping, and kayaking, though those take second place to my passion for books. I read over a hundred books a year in all genres, I wish I could write that fast – but with two bestsellers in the last three years, while I was working full time, I’m on the way there.
I love to hear from readers of my book, and actually have met some of them on my walks! I publish my books on Amazon, and love it when readers jump on board to help me launch a book. You can too – I’d love to meet you.
P.S. For a quick look at my formal photo you can check out my Authorpage on Amazon. But I like this photo, because, it’s real.
So what do you do if you are a woman who just celebrated her 60th birthday and has carried this dream
You go do what Susan Jagannath did, you climb the mountain NOW!
Most Readable…. Informative….. Realistic…… Motivating…..Funny….. and most of all, after reading this book. I sure want to 🙂
Thank you Susan for yet another spectacular adventure….my list of potential trails to conquer is growing, thanks to your brilliantly crafted words.
The End of an Era of Travel Writing by Indians, for India, about India (and the world)
The passing of Hugh Gantzer and Colleen Gantzer marks the end of a golden chapter in Indian travel writing. Long before travel became performance, they taught us how to see India with depth, discipline, and affection — and, for many Anglo-Indians, they offered the rare gift of visibility and pride.
Makalidurga, Morning Dark, and the Quiet Art of Finishing (Even When You Don’t)
A morning trek to Makalidurga turns into an unexpected lesson on writing, finishing, and knowing when to pause. Not every summit needs conquering—some stories are completed simply by paying attention, choosing presence, and letting experience lead the words.
Portuguese Camino 2026: The 10 Most Asked Questions
Planning to walk the Portuguese Camino in 2026 and wondering what it’s really like? From routes and walking times to costs, bathrooms, bed availability, and whether a Holy Year should influence your plans, these are the 10 questions pilgrims ask me most—answered with practical insight, Camino reality, and a touch of hard-earned experience.
2025: A Year I Did Not See Coming
2025 -A year I did not see coming. A writers Journey
Walking Between Worlds: What Pilgrimages, Books, and Startups Have Taught Me in 2025
I help people write books.
I write books of all sorts. I try new genres.
I run writing retreats. In real places. with real humans.
I work with AI tools.
I’ve spent years inside startups, technology, and publishing.
I’ve walked ancient pilgrim roads and sat in modern pitch rooms.
Reviving a Long‑Stalled Historical Fiction — My Journey Back to Vijayanagara
After years of delay, I’ve finally returned to my long-stalled historical fiction novel set in Vijayanagara. Revisiting Hampi’s ruins, researching its vanished empire and reconnecting with its stories rekindled my passion to finish the book. This blog reflects on what drew me back and how the “lost city” shapes my writing.