Ron Emmons is currently thrilled about the launch of his historical novel – "Teak Lord" – released on 10 October 2022 and already shooting up the Amazon rankings. See https://www.ronemmons.com/teaklord.html for the unfolding story. Ron is a British writer and photographer who lives in Chiang Mai, North Thailand. He is the author of several guidebooks as well as the photographic Portrait of Thailand (New Holland, 2008). His feature articles on travel, culture, Nature, Buddhism, and photography have appeared in a wide range of international publications such as Hemispheres (United Airlines) and the South China Morning Post. A collection of travelogues, "Searching for Shangri-La", is available both as an ebook and paperback.