Meet The Authors
Name: Bernardo Montes de Oca
Email: bmontesdeoca@gmail.com
Phone: (506) 2519-7272
Born in San José, Costa Rica, the 17th of October 1985. Mechanical engineer by choice, writer by passion, he began writing at the age of fourteen, finishing his first novel by the age of eighteen. His first publication as a journalist came in 2010 and has been writing in the lines of fiction, sports articles, cultural and travel journalism ever since. Always fond of detail and research, he prefers getting into the thick of the situation, whatever it is, to better understand what he is writing about.
Name: Solson Scherman
Email: info@foto.cr
Phone: (506) 8862-4422
Business: www.foto.cr
Solson Scherman is a photographer specializing in lifestyle portrait and event photography, based in Heredia Costa Rica. As a dual citizen (USA & CR) he has split his life between two cultures, accumulating a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Mary Washington, and experience in a number of industries along the way. Solson was one of the early adopters of social media as a business tool in Costa Rica, and maintains a strong internet presence through a number of outlets as well as his official website, above.
As a self-taught photographer he enjoys sharing anything he’s learned, though he’s likely to admit ignorance and Google the answer.
Name: Nadine Hays Pisani
Email: puravida@happierthanabillionaire.com
Phone: (506) 2519-7272
Author: Happier Than A Billionaire
Born and raised in New Jersey, Nadine Hays Pisani is the author of Happier Than A Billionaire: Quitting My Job, Moving to Costa Rica, & Living the Zero Hour Work Week. Although she has fond memories of the New Jersey Turnpike, she now lives full time in Costa Rica. Her typical morning commute consists of pouring a cup of coffee and walking onto her terrace to enjoy the howler monkeys.
When not writing, you can find here on the back of a scooter, playing with her dog, or tossing scorpions out of her bed. You can follow her adventures at happierthanabillionaire.com.
Name: Aaron Atkey
Email: info@mambosurf.com
Phone: (506) 2640-0256
Business Owner: Mambo Surf
Canadian born, Costa Rican raised. I was born in Victoria, on Vancouver Island, but never really lived there. My parents being of the wandering sort decided to bring me to Costa Rica when I was just a few months old. I grew up on the beach, isolated from what you would consider “normal” society until I was a bit older. Being bilingual is a great thing, as it gives me unique perspectives into everyday problems here in Costa Rica.
I have a background in ESL, as well as content writing for several different websites over the years. Currently I am running my own company called Mambo Surf, with my brother. We live in Santa Teresa, on the Nicoya Peninsula, and have been involved in the tourism and hospitality industry for the past 15 years as a family. Being a surfer, fisherman, writer and part time tour guide, I love to help people out. Teaching is something I love, nothing makes me happier than making a positive change in someone’s life. Weather it’s surfing, or cooking or Spanish or English, teaching has been a part of my life for a long time.
Name: Brian Farley
Email: costaricasurfcharters@hotmail.com
Phone: (506) 8935-2538
Business Owner: Costa Rica Surf Charters
I was born and raised in Southern California, U.S.A. Now I live in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste, Costa Rica. I moved here in 2009 to own a surf charter business called CR Surf Charters that surfs the famous Witch’s Rock, Ollie’s Point, and Nicaragua. I have a deep love for the ocean that will never leave my heart and soul. I have surfed and fished California, Mexico, and well, let’s just say all the way to here. I enjoy surfing, snorkeling, diving, spearfishing, sport fishing, and exploring the beautiful beaches that Costa Rica has to offer. I love the culture, people, food, and truly enjoy living the Pura Vida lifestyle. Most have said they have never seen me with a sad face, and I plan to keep it that way and enjoy every moment of my Costa Rica lifestyle. You will find me in the water, on the boat, or with my family.
Name: Bill Anderson
Email: bill@bill-anderson.com
Phone: (506) 2519-7272
My fascination with technology began when I obtained my novice class amateur radio license, while I was in the 6th grade. My part-time jobs during college were as a DJ and engineer for two radio stations. This led to four years in the US Air Force as a Communications Officer during the Vietnam War. In 1973, I built an IMSAI 8080, which was my first PC. 1978, I was a programmer on the team that ported Unix V7 to an Onyx Z8000 – the microcomputer to run Unix as an OS. In 1994, I managed a team that converted a massive Gopher site to HTML. In 1996, I got involved with Linux, which led to my involvement with Android. I am still a ham radio operator (WW7BA), a member of the American Legion, and actively involved in Linux and Android devices. Ask me anything about Linux and Android, but not about Windows or Mac.
Name: Marcel Evans
Email: news@news.co.cr
Phone: (506) 2519-7272
Born and raised in Eastern Canada, Marcel Evans now lives in San Jose Costa Rica and works for a technology corporation offering technical support for the in-house production team. His extensive experience with computer programming and University of Toronto science groups, makes him a really well versed writer for technology news here in Costa Rica. His Spanish is a little bit rusty, but he is picking it up quickly and loving the recent transition to Costa Rica. He likes to take negative pieces of news and turn them into a positive spin, as he is an eternal optimist. You can find Marcel at any bar in Costa Rica that plays Jazz music and has a good steak and wine selection.
Name: Jaime Lopez
Email: news@news.co.cr
Phone: (506) 2519-7272
Language teacher, translator, and freelance writer with an interest in linguistics and Internet technology. Jaime Lopez is an author who has written content for various print and online publications in English and Spanish, spanning across the world. You can find him at Internet Cafes around San Jose and of course teaching his students about language semantics.
Name: Gregory Wilkins
Email: news@news.co.cr
Phone: (506) 2519-7272
Gregory Wilkins is currently working in commercial real estate in South Carolina and Virginia. He graduated the University of South Carolina in 2010 with a degree in International Relations. He spends as much time as possible in Costa Rica at his house in Playa Tamarindo which is generally around 2 months a year. This is something that he would like to increase to more months as he grows and his career and expands internationally. Gregory attended high school in Playa Brasilito from 2001-2005 and attributes Costa Rica to helping create the person that he is today. This includes his constant drive to enjoy each and everyday as much as possible, or his love and respect for humanity and positivity in a world where that is becoming much less commonplace.