{"id":6709,"date":"2022-01-05T16:29:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T20:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?p=6709"},"modified":"2022-01-23T10:32:53","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T14:32:53","slug":"rogues-in-paradise-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/rogues-in-paradise-book\/","title":{"rendered":"Rogues In Paradise A Barbados Treasure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Barbados.org is pleased to announce that the new Book <em>Rogues in Paradise <\/em>is a Barbados Treasure. The book is getting rave reviews by the press even before publication. The author is barbados.org founder Ian R. Clayton, known for his digital media development, videos, blogs, and publishing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_55805\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gvWNejwve68?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbados is famous for its beautiful, wide, white, sandy beaches that stretch for miles along its shores. Hidden behind the facade of luxury resorts are the footsteps of vibrant people and a troubled past.  It is all brought to life with <em>Rogues in Paradise<\/em>, the true story of Barbados patchwork of rogues, characters, and ordinary heroes woven into a narrative of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rogues in Paradise<\/em> has been getting rave reviews even before its publication The pre-publish promotion resulted in several 5-star reviews and media coverage. See them at <a href=\"https:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\/reviews\/\">https:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\/reviews\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several media platforms like TVacres. have already featured it as one of the most anticipated books of 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tvacres.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tvacres.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tvacres-300x260.jpg 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/tvacres-768x664.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Press reviews flood in for Rogues in Paradise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/irclay.convertri.com\/rogues2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paperbackmdstack_1496x1794j-854x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The story of Barbados rogues and hereos  - meet the fun, and witty characters that make barbados what it is\" class=\"wp-image-6733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paperbackmdstack_1496x1794j-854x1024.jpg 854w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paperbackmdstack_1496x1794j-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paperbackmdstack_1496x1794j-768x921.jpg 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paperbackmdstack_1496x1794j.jpg 1496w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Rogues<\/em> press and reviews are most rewarding,&#8221; says Clayton, who is still adding content and working with editors before the launch. A 5-star review of an early draft by an avid reader at Reesdy certainly is a good start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I have to start out with some effusive praise of the writing. I&#8217;ve read several boring slice-of-life vignettes and travelogues, but this piece of writing was anything but. I can&#8217;t quite place the style, but I was able to get a hint of&nbsp;<em>Roald Dahl&#8217;s<\/em>&nbsp;writing in&nbsp;<em>Boy&nbsp;<\/em>and the first few chapters of&nbsp;<em>Going Solo<\/em>&nbsp;in the rhetorical flourishes applied to the characters; and a bit of&nbsp;<em>Ruskin Bond&#8217;s<\/em>&nbsp;flow in the poems and rhythms applied left, right and centre, which is not to imply a lack of originality. Each character jumps off the page, their images as vivid as the pictures painted by Woolly Hewitt or Darla Trotman.&#8221;&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/reedsy.com\/discovery\/user\/savyajha\">Savyasachee Jha  Reedsy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Story Behind The Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of the book is also intriguing. It results from 20 years of compiling the Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia (BTE &amp; Barbados.org). Author Ian R. Clayton, the founder of the BTE, shares his knowledge and, more importantly, his encounters with the amazing people he met along the way.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ianrclayton-globaltourism-authority.png\" alt=\"Ian R. Clayton author of Rogues in Paradise and several other books\" class=\"wp-image-6727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ianrclayton-globaltourism-authority.png 515w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/ianrclayton-globaltourism-authority-293x300.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clayton explains: &#8220;I set out to describe the people of Barbados and capture their wit and humour. What intrigued me most was why ,after centuries of slavery, Bajans were so welcoming and full of fun. I wanted to capture and understand the special characteristics of these remarkable people. In the process, I started a life journey with more books on character and meaning to come.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also enjoy the life lessons Clayton finds in the experiences of the various characters who reverberate with life and wit throughout the pages of <em>Rogues in Paradise.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amadaun.net\/author\/austen-fuentes\/\">Austen Fuentes<\/a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amadaun.net\/real-caribbean-characters-rogues-heroes\/\">amadaun<\/a>&nbsp;says: &#8220;It seems that their spirit cannot be extinguished. That is precisely what this book celebrates&#8211;friendship, adventure, and the invincible human spirit that overcomes even the most challenging obstacles. Each character conveys a life message that will resonate with readers.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amadaun.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Read-About-Outrageous-Real-Caribbean-Characters-Rogues-Heroes-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Amaduan on Outrageous Real Caribbean Characters,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To be Published in 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may get an advanced copy of several chapters of the book now at  &nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sample.roguesinpatradise.com\"><strong>https:\/\/sample.roguesinpatradise.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the same link to register for news and alerts regarding the book&#8217;s progress and publishing. Register here also to get the launch special and bonuses.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rogueseyes-red-1024x697.png\" alt=\"rogues in paradise- a barbados treasure\" class=\"wp-image-6729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rogueseyes-red-1024x697.png 1024w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rogueseyes-red-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rogueseyes-red-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/rogueseyes-red.png 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sample.roguesinparadise.com\">grab the smaple now<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn More about the book&#8211;visit <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\"><strong>Rogues in Paradise Website<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Details include why the book was published, how it differs from other books, a biography of the author, the table of contents, and a summary of each chapter with Barbados life lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crazy Musing Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_51611\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sc6IZgZuhkE?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=0&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>acreola is a genuine rogue and a most charming and fun character who lives by his wits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this video Ian narrates a section of the prose he wrote while trying to get inside the head of Acerola (ACE)- As he says in the book:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Acerola (Ace), an authentic rogue, is often a little crazed on some natural substances. He lives by his wits, skirting the law. In this vignette, I get inside his mind and imagine the music I see in his soul. Although the dialogue is mainly imagination, Ace thought it was pretty good.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The music animation is a mostly original video filmed in Barbados at local events such as Vujaday music festival, nights at dippers with Sony, Clifton hall, and canefields with Marlon on sax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article Republished from TVacres<\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. \n<!-- iframe plugin v.4.5 wordpress.org\/plugins\/iframe\/ -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tvacres.com\/anticipated-books-for-2022\/\" scrolling=\"yes\" class=\"iframe-class\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/how-travel-literature-evolved\"> Evolution of Travel Literature What it Means for Tourism&nbsp;|<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/ https:\/\/sample.roguesinpatradise.com\">Get Sample Chapters of Rogues in Paradise <\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/roguesinparadise.com\">More about Rogues in Paradise<\/a><br><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/top-rated-travel-literature-stories-that-delight\">Absolutely&nbsp;Barbados&nbsp;|<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barbados.org is pleased to announce that the new Book Rogues in Paradise is a Barbados Treasure. 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