The countdown is on …

If it’s Friday, it must be France… Excusez-moi! I’ve been a little off the radar on the blog this past week. There’s been a lot going on in my writing world. How’ve you been? I spent some time processing all the fabulous writing and publishing information generated at the PubSmart Conference, I attended in CharlestonContinue reading “The countdown is on …”

A sweet taste of France

If it’s Friday (or even Saturday), it must be France … The Promise of Provence now has a book trailer! After sifting through my photos and collaborating with the creative ( … and patient … ) Kristen Kress at Brain Fry Productions, we are on YouTube. Chalk up another learning experience … it just neverContinue reading “A sweet taste of France”

Taking Root In Provence – France Book Tours

It’s always a pleasure to have friends drop by the blog! The multi-talented Anne-Marie Simons and her husband Oscar, who is … hold your breath, ladies … an expert on Provençal cooking, paid a visit here last June. They  shared their experience of retiring and relocating from the States to Aix-En-Provence in the south of France.Continue reading “Taking Root In Provence – France Book Tours”

Lunch with Journeywoman!

Some days are a little more special than others and yesterday was one of those! Some people you meet are a little more special than others and the woman I met yesterday was indeed one of those! Evelyn Hannon, aka Journeywoman, and I spent a couple of hours  yesterday chatting over a light lunch weContinue reading “Lunch with Journeywoman!”

For your reading pleasure …

If it’s Friday, it must be France … If you are dreaming of spending time here … Or  here … Or here … Or here … There’s nothing like a good read to whet your appetite even more: SUGGESTED READING LIST FOR SOUTH OF FRANCE TRIP ~ Here are some of my favourites  The ManContinue reading “For your reading pleasure …”

Come to France with us next June!

If it’s Friday, it must be France … When I wrote The Promise of Provence, it never occurred to me that an opportunity like this trip would arise. I’m a writer. I love what I do and my greatest reward is hearing from readers. As you know from this blog, I also love to travel.Continue reading “Come to France with us next June!”

Up close and personal … sort of …

If it’s Friday, it must be France … Join me in the garden of this beautiful home … can’t we just move here … ? Or at least have a writers’ retreat here? Or just all sit around and tell stories? I know I just posted this photo a little while ago but I loveContinue reading “Up close and personal … sort of …”

Will you join us?

If it’s Friday, it must be France … I’ve got some very exciting news to share today for the travelers stopping by here! The final details have just been confirmed by the Women’s Travel Network for a wonderful “Promenade En Provence” in June 2014. You know how I love to take a trip but beingContinue reading “Will you join us?”