Media Kit
The Fog and the Flow
A Memoir of Finding Trust in the Face of Uncertainty
A reflective travel memoir about embracing uncertainty and learning to move with life rather than against it.
Book Overview
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Publisher
Renee Maxine Haas
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Publication Date
September 22, 2026
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Edition
First Edition
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Formats
Paperback, hardcover, and ebook
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Genre
Reflective Travel Memoir
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Themes
Identity, Change, Uncertainty, Courage, Personal Growth, Solo Travel
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ISBN(s)
Paperback: 979-8-9971151-0-4
Hardcover: 979-8-9971151-1-1
Ebook: 979-8-9971151-2-8
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Pricing
Paperback: $15.99
Hardcover: $23.99
Ebook: $4.99
About the Book
How do you move forward when the life you've built no longer feels right, but the path ahead is still unclear?
For years, Renee believed that if she made the right choices and stayed one step ahead, life would go according to plan. But when the future she'd been working toward no longer felt like the one she truly wanted, she found herself caught between a life she'd outgrown and one she couldn't yet see.
Leaving everything behind, she embarks on two years of solo travel across fifty countries, without knowing where it would lead. What begins as an adventure gradually becomes a lesson in trusting herself and allowing the path ahead to unfold. Unfamiliar cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and moments of awe and discomfort reshape not only her perspective, but the way she moves through life. Returning home, she discovers that what she learned during the journey was only the beginning. Learning how to live it is another.
The Fog and the Flow is a deeply reflective memoir for anyone navigating change, questioning the path they're on, or wondering how to move forward when the future feels uncertain. It is an invitation to loosen our grip on certainty and discover that when we meet the unknown with greater trust, courage, and curiosity, life often unfolds in ways we never could have imagined.
About the Author
Renee Maxine Haas is a writer and speaker whose work explores embracing change, navigating uncertainty, and living authentically.
After building a successful career in technology, she left it behind to spend two years traveling solo across nearly 50 countries. What began as an adventure became an unexpected journey inward, transforming not only how she saw the world, but how she chose to live.
Her debut memoir, The Fog and the Flow, draws from that experience to explore the courage of letting go, the uncertainty of beginning again, and the unexpected freedom that can emerge when we stop trying to control every step ahead.
Beyond her writing, Renee hosts The Effing Audacity podcast, where she shares honest conversations and reflections on stepping out of the comfort zone and creating a life that feels true to who you are.
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Contact
hello [at] reneemaxinehaas [dot] com
Interviews
Renee welcomes opportunities to discuss the themes of The Fog and the Flow through podcast interviews, media features, speaking engagements, and book club conversations.
Interview Topics
Leaving a successful career to follow uncertainty
What two years of solo travel taught me about trust
Navigating life when the future no longer looks the way you planned
Learning to let go of control
Identity beyond career and achievement
The emotional reality of long-term solo travel
Returning home after a life-changing journey
Building a more authentic life
The difference between certainty and trust
Finding meaning during life's transitions