The Gray Camper Van Writer

EVICTED: Larry and Lena's Fight for Survival in Washington D. C.

Larry and Lena have lived in the same apartment for 50 years in Washington D. C.

Jan 1 • Carol Seymour

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December 2025

Van Life at 75: Surviving on Social Security of $1200 a Month

My major concerns in this lifestyle are gas prices and rising cost of food.

Dec 25, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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Van Life at 72: Hazel's Struggle With the Housing Crisis

Cost of rent has surpassed my small retirement check.

Dec 19, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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Rust and Regret: The $700 Life

Melissa Collins just turned fifty-five last spring, though the deep lines around her eyes suggest a woman a decade older.

Dec 4, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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November 2025

The Long Nights in Anchorage, Alaska

The sound of a zipper freezing shut is distinct. It's not a snag or a catch; it is a weld.

Nov 27, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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Embrace Simplicity: Why the No- Build Chrysler Minivans Beat the Promaster Cargo Van

Minivans can be a safer option than cargo vans.

Nov 15, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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September 2025

How Does Bridged Housing Work for the Homeless Population?

Bridged Housing is not like emergency shelters for the homeless.

Sep 25, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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A Safe Parking Program for the Homeless Living in Their Vehicles

Safe parking lots offer security, restrooms, showers and laundry facalities and more.

Sep 13, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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July 2025

Reasons I Prefer to Travel Solo in my Camper Van

It's peaceful traveling and camping solo, while writing and enjoying nature and being creative.

Jul 17, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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How I Fired Up My Novel In the Sonoran Desert

I love Arizona and its people.

Jul 10, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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A guide to customizing and organizing your Substack website

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the tools that you have to add polish and personality to your website and to organize your posts, creating an…

Published on On Substack • Jul 4, 2025

How Van Life Fuels My Novel Writing

Van life offers solitude and it's perfect for writing and thinking.

Jul 3, 2025 • Carol Seymour

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