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Remembering a Past Love, Finding Myself
A True Love Guest Post by AnonymousNote: This week I'm handing over my blog to five lovely souls who have shared their LOVE stories with me. I'd like to keep LOVE alive as an ongoing event, so if you...
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Early on a Cold St Valentine's Day (A TRUE LOVE STORY) by P.D. Murphy
At the Dawning of the DayThe rose is a rose, And was always a rose. ~ Robert Frost, from The Rose Family (1928)A True Love Guest Post by Paul MurphyNote: This week I'm handing over my blog to five...
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Melting Pot Monday: Making Macarons
Not only is March 20th the first day of Spring...it's also Macaron Day in France. Yay! To prepare for this joyous occasion, I've decided to try my hand at macaron making. I'm also testing the recipe...
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Tasty Tuesday: Macaron Monday part deux
Welcome to day two of MACARON MANIA! Can I say I'm fiercely proud of the results? I am. Okay. Fine. My first batch of macarons came out looking like merde...I added LIQUID food coloring to the first...
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Author Event at B&N in Santa Monica! My first! Ever! Come one, come all!
Join me on April 15th at 7:00 pm at the Barnes & Noble in Santa Monica (Third Street Promenade) to celebrate the recent release of my memoir Seven Letters from Paris. I will be reading from the...
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True Love is...Taking the Bad with the Good
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Whatcha' Reading Wednesday: Picnic in Provence by Elizabeth Bard
One of the most amazing benefits of being a writer is connecting with other writers. A few years ago, I read Elizabeth Bard's fabulous novel, Lunch in Paris, one of my favorite memoirs of all time....
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Wednesday is All Write: The Original Blog Posts I Sent to Jean-Luc in...
A few readers have asked me to share the original blog posts I sent to Jean-Luc on May 7th, 2009, part of my twenty-years delayed apology. I'm pleased to announce that you can find them by clicking......
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Wanderlust Wednesday: Colera and Cadaqués, Catalonia (Spain)
This past weekend Jean-Luc and I loaded up the car and drove three hours to Colera, Catalonia for the bi-annual scuba diving trip. I'd say we went to Spain-- but the Catalans are very proud to be...
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Wednesday is all write! Hot summer travel book deal! For Nook and Kindle!
Get it while it's hot!I'm pleased to announce that Barnes & Noble has included Seven Letters from Paris in their summer travel book blitz! Nook readers, Seven Letters can be yours for $2.99...
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LUCK HAPPENS: The launch of FENG SHUI & CHARLOTTE NIGHTINGALE by Pam Ferderbar
First, a confession: I've known Pam Ferderbar for well over ten years now. And I've been anxiously waiting for FENG SHUI & CHARLOTTE NIGHTINGALE to hit the shelves ever since I read an early draft...
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XAMNESIA by Lizzie Harwood: The Book Launch
Today, I'm thrilled to share Lizzie Harwood's memoir, XAMNESIA, with you. I've known Lizzie 'virtually' for quite some time now, seeing that we're both members of Paris Authors Group – comprised of...
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What's a Happening Wednesday, Hot Stuff: Life in France
So far, it's been a busy summer with no signs of slowing down.At the end of May, we had our bi-annual scuba outing in Colera, Spain.Then, Jean-Luc and I went to Paris for a quick weekend. I'd love to...
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Wednesday Wanderings: Sunflowers to the left of me, Grape Vines to the Right...
Sunflowers and wine vines- I'm stuck in the middle of my happy place in the Gers.Last Friday, Jean-Luc and I spent the night in the Gers Region of France...seeing that we were ushered out of the house...
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Seven Letters from Paris is today's #Kindle Daily Deal! Grab a copy for $1.99!
A great summer beach/plane read, my memoir, Seven Letters from Paris, is today's Kindle Daily Deal! Plus, B&N has matched the cheaper than a chocolate bar/latte price of $1.99 for all you Nook...
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Wednesday is all Write (But I'm taking a break...)
Chilling like a cucumber with my cat on the couch...This summer is finally winding down. And it's been busy. It's amazing I've found time to write, let alone blog! The season started off with a trip to...
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Ho-ho-ho! And Happy Holidays!
Southwestern France is in the Christmas spirit.The little drummer girls...Juggling Elves...Gâteau à la broche...handmade with 'la pâte' from crêpes. As the batter is poured in front of a fire, the cake...
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Happy Valentine's Day
Celebrate love every day. Dare to follow your heart - to live and to love big.xoxSamantha
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Win Five Books! Let's Celebrate love everyday!
Love is in the air. He's my frog. And I'm his Ms. Piggy.Don't judge us. It works.Here I go. It's a good one. Are you ready?Looking for a taste of Paris amidst these dreary winter days? Look no further...
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Seven Letters from Paris is today's kindle daily deal!
Get your copy here! http://amzn.com/B00L5QGB7ESeven Letters from Paris is today's Kindle Daily Deal (US/Canada/UK, etc.) with a price match at B&N and other fine stores! Grab a copy for $1.99-...
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