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April 29, 2016 by Patricia Sands 18 Comments

 

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If it’s Friday, it must be France …

Bonjour! Here’s a Friday morning shot from Antibes … starts my day off right. Yours, too, I hope! This might be the street where Katherine lived in Antibes. You know that kitchen window where she liked to sit and look out into the back allée? Picture her there! In fact, it looks like she’s just disappearing around the corner on her bike … Find out more in my Love in Provence series.

And now the trilogy is complete because this box was delivered by the postman yesterday. I Promise You This, Book #3 in the series, will be launched on Amazon on May 17. In fact, it’s been available for pre-order for the last month and I can’t believe how many of you have done just that! Merci beaucoup!

You can order it online, of course, and if it is not on the shelf at your local indie bookshop after May 17th, any bookstore can order it from their distributor. I promise you this!  13087376_1090597354340024_1947364087370167836_n

I’m thrilled with the way the three novels look together!

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Gratitude. I’m filled with it.

I have a lot of thanks to share for this new addition to the series:

Thanks so much to the talented Scott Collie in Toronto for his beautiful artwork on all three covers.

Thanks to Amazon’s women’s fiction imprint, Lake Union Publishing, and the fabulous, hard-working, supportive, enthusiastic team that worked with me … Gabe, Mike, and all the gang in Seattle, my talented developmental editor, Amara Holstein, and my patient editor in New York, Miriam Juskowicz.

Thanks to Senior Acquisitions Editor at Lake Union, Danielle Marshall, who brought us together.

And the biggest thanks of all goes to every reader who has been so enthusiastic and loyal to this series! Thank you for your emails and reviews and for telling your friends and sharing your books and opinions. You made this happen!

Where would any of this be without the all-consuming beauty of the country and people of France and the region of Provence-Alpes- Côte d’Azur that provide me with constant inspiration. Nor should I forget my vibrant, much-loved hometown of Toronto, which has also played a big role in these stories.

There will be more! Because so many of you have asked, I’ve begun working on three more books that will carry forward the story of Kat’s journey … in a slightly different way. Stay tuned!

Right now I’m going to toast everyone I’ve mentioned … and lots more I haven’t … and enjoy the rush of publication. It’s a very good time to be an author and I feel blessed to be part of the incredibly collegial and connected global writing community.

p.s. Amazon is celebrating by giving away 20 print copies … TWENTY … on Goodreads. Click right here to enter!

If you are on FaceBook, join me there on May 19th, from 6 to 9 EDT. I’ll be celebrating the launch of I Promise You This with some of your favourite authors: Bette Lee Crosby, Christine, Nolfi, Jillian Dodd, Steena Holmes, Toby Neal, Suzanne Kelman, Jacquie Gauthier and from England, Linn B. Halton, and from France, Liza Perrat!

There’ll be tons of giveaways and great conversation. Join us!

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IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN THE WEST END OF TORONTO TOMORROW, SATURDAY APRIL 30, PLEASE VISIT A NOVEL SPOT AT HUMBERTOWN PLAZA. I’LL BE THERE FROM 10 A.M. TO 11 A.M. HELPING TO CELEBRATE CANADIAN AUTHORS FOR INDIES DAY. I’M GRATEFUL THAT A NOVEL SPOT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL SUPPORTER OF MY WORK SINCE THE BRIDGE CLUB IN 2010.

Wherever you are, take a few minutes to drop into your  local independent bookstore tomorrow.  They put a lot of love into bringing you the best choices in literature. If it’s not on the shelf, they are happy to order for you. Like libraries, they’re an important part of our communities.

 

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About Patricia Sands

Family, writing and travel are my passions ... okay, and chocolate ... and I'm seldom without a camera. I write women's fiction and keep in touch with readers by a monthly newsletter that also has giveaways and contests. Come and join us by signing up on the right. See you there!

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  1. Darina says

    April 29, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Congratulations with your new book! So exciting!!

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  2. wordsfromanneli says

    April 29, 2016 at 11:41 am

    Congratulations, Patricia!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      April 29, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks, Anneli! You know how it is to bring a new novel to readers. When can we look forward to your next release?

      Reply
  3. Darlene Foster says

    April 29, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Congratulations on another fabulous book in the series! You have chosen a great location for the setting of your books. I am sure I am not the only one who wants to visit the area soon!!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      April 29, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Thank you, Darlene. It’s such a pleasure to write stories set in these beautiful locations. I hope you do get to visit soon!

      Reply
  4. ama says

    April 29, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    Congrats….
    cannot wait to put my eyes on it!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      April 29, 2016 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks very much … and thanks for stopping by to let me know!

      Reply
  5. JOY WOOD says

    April 29, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    I PRE-ORDERED IT, JUST LIKE THE REST OF YOUR FANS. CAN’T WAIT. ALMOST MAY 1, SO JUST STAY BUSY , JOY AND THEN MAKE TIME TO READ IT . YEAH, SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. HAPPY YOU PLAN TO WRITE MORE. CAN I PREORDER NOW? EVEN BEFORE YOU HAVE PUT PEN TO PAPER???? NOW, THAT IS A TRUE FAN. HAPPY SUMMER AND TAKE CARE. JOY WOOD

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    • Patricia Sands says

      April 29, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Joy, your enthusiasm is lovely! Thanks for sharing your thoughts here and for pre-ordering. You’ll be among the first to receive the novel. Happy reading! Stay well and enjoy your summer. Warmest wishes to you!

      Reply
  6. evelyne holingue says

    April 29, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Such great news, Patricia. So happy for you. Well done. And three more books! Best to you.

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    • Patricia Sands says

      April 30, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you very much, Evelyne. One of the best parts of being part of this writing world is connecting with people like you! C’est un grand plaisir!

      Reply
  7. Linda Hernandez says

    April 29, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    Hello Patricia…I just found you and your books. I must be living under a few rocks!
    I just ordered your book #1 The Promise of Provence series. Can’t wait to read it. I guess I am what they call a” francophile” ( gee, I hope I have that right). My dream is to go to France and perhaps live there for my last days. No, I’m not dying, just dying to get there!.
    I would love to hear from you. I live in New Joisey where we abound in ?’s.Beautiful picture of Antibes?

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  8. Rhonda Hunter says

    May 1, 2016 at 12:53 am

    Congratulations Patricia on the third book in the “I Promise You” series!! I loved the first – found I was smiling in parts – I was there!! About to start the second book. I have pre-ordered the third. Love, love!!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 4, 2016 at 8:53 am

      I love your enthusiasm, Rhonda. That’s what keeps writers going! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and comment.
      Happy May and happy reading!

      Reply
  9. Theadora says

    May 4, 2016 at 5:16 am

    Exciting News, Patricia!! Another gorgeous cover! When will it arrive in Paris? The 17th of May? Do you have a bookstore list? I’m off now to pre-order a copy!!
    ~Theadora

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 4, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Thanks, Theadora! How lovely to see you here. The book may be ordered from any bookstore after May 17th. However, Amazon is often the quickest way to receive it. I’m going to be putting a link to your blog in my newsletter this week. It’s the perfect timing for readers planning to visit Paris this summer! Every post is such a delight … your writing so impeccable … say that in French, please! Loooove “The Ooey Gooey Edition” … I’m still waiting for YOUR book … any news?

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      • Theadora says

        May 5, 2016 at 4:54 am

        I completely agree, Patricia! Great timing. The perfect summertime read! Later on this months, I’ll cook up a special nod to your book. I’ll keep you posted. Stay tuned!!
        ~T.
        (And thanks for your thoughtful words and encouragement. I really appreciate it!!)

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  10. Phil says

    May 6, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Congrats It must be such an amazing feeling of accomplishment! Enjoy the weekend!

    Reply

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