If it’s Friday, it must be France … Lucky me! Author and well-known choc-o-holic, work-o-holic, mom-o-holic, Stephanie Keyes invited me to be part of her fabulous Spring Author Series and I’m over there talking about … yes, what else … France! Well, she asked me about vacations and travel so what was I to do?Continue reading “A slightly different slant today …”
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Meet the Downsizing Divas!
A few weeks ago I had a great evening at a dinner/meeting hosted by Anne Day’s Company of Women. These business-oriented functions are super networking opportunities attended by dynamic women and conversations are animated and informative. There’s never a dull moment and this time I met a couple of true Divas! You know I loveContinue reading “Meet the Downsizing Divas!”
La Grande Nomade …
If it’s Friday, it must be France … Yes … I’m still hard at the WIP … so since I can’t get away from it, I thought I would bring you into the story with me for a moment. Oh come on! No eye rolls! It’s just for a moment … By way of introductionContinue reading “La Grande Nomade …”
Last chapter syndrome …
Ooops – Tuesday just slipped right by me! I’m in the grips of what I refer to, in a conflicted joyful way, as “last chapter syndrome”. Even though I feel a little sad to say goodbye to the characters, it’s such a relief good feeling to be reaching the end of something that has consumed meContinue reading “Last chapter syndrome …”
How sweet is this?
If it’s Friday, it must be France … May 1st is celebrated in many different ways around the world. France has a particularly sweet custom and my friend, book reviewer and blogger Claire McAlpine, wrote a lovely post about that very topic. I’m happy to share it with you today. Le Muguet – Becoming French MayContinue reading “How sweet is this?”
MANday Challenge – enter to win!
Jillian Dodd and CJ West are two terrific writers in very different genres. As you might guess from Jillian’s website, she writes about romance and fun. Take a look at CJ’s website and you know immediately the man is dangerous … at least he writes dangerous. He’s actually a sweet guy! And it’s his birthdayContinue reading “MANday Challenge – enter to win!”
Get “Hooked” Right Here!
As you all know by now, sharing stories is something I love to do. Whether it’s talking about truly worthwhile causes like the new fund-raising idea for breast cancer begun by Donna Sheehan in Toronto or introducing you to one of the many wonderful writers or reviewers in our online community, it’s always a pleasureContinue reading “Get “Hooked” Right Here!”
To market, to market …
If it’s Friday, it must be France… Bonjour mes amis! Let’s go to the daily market in Nice. Whatever you want, they have! If you are a photo junkie like me, go crazy! We can hang out and browse, conduct a little retail therapy, and then chill with a beverage of choice at one ofContinue reading “To market, to market …”
Guest blogging? Gotta love it!
Who has more fun than bloggers? Okay … um, you can probably give me a list … but never mind. I can tell you one of the many ways we enjoy life here in the blogosphere and that’s by visiting back and forth – oceans and borders don’t deter us in any way – andContinue reading “Guest blogging? Gotta love it!”
Meet Claire McAlpine, Reviewer Extraordinaire
If it’s Friday, it must be France … Last Friday we spent some time in beautiful Aix-En-Provence. Today I want to introduce you to a young writer and reviewer living there. I’ve been following her blog, Word By Word, for a while now and I’m sure you are going to want to add it toContinue reading “Meet Claire McAlpine, Reviewer Extraordinaire”
Patricia Sands 