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Party on!

May 27, 2016 by Patricia Sands 22 Comments

If it’s Friday, it must be France …

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Macarons for everyone! They go very well with champagne … and I would love to serve a glass to each and every person who helped make the launch of I Promise You This such a success last week. Thank you a million times over! Merci mille fois!

I want to send a special shout-out to all13319825_1109259932473766_2839702569582002087_n the readers in UK who, not only supported I Promise You This, but also bought The Promise of Provence in record numbers. I didn’t think to take a screen shot earlier this month, but did today to show how Book 1 in the Love in Provence series has been in the Top 100 for the past two weeks.

The online release party with BookRhythm was a lot of fun and so well-attended by readers from all over the globe, it was hard to keep up with everyone! Thanks again to all who took part and congratulations to the winners! There were a lot of you! Everyone will be notified shortly, if you haven’t already heard.

Now I’m working on my next novel and preparing to leave for France in two weeks. I know you will all be keeping me company and you can rest assured I’ll post lots of photos to help you feel you are there. I love taking you along!

Let’s start with this. Are you coming?

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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. martha says

    May 28, 2016 at 12:04 am

    Thank you! I accept your invitation. I’ll join you for macarons and a glass (or two, or more) of champagne whenever it’s convenient for you. Of course, it will have to be a virtual reunion, as I can’t travel anywhere any longer… but I am already tasting those macarons (one or two of each color)! And at the same time we’ll be reading a chapter of each book, alternating between them. What a party! Merci mille fois!!!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 28, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      I’m so pleased you are enjoying the macarons and champagne. It would be lovely to enjoy them together some day!
      Thanks for helping to make the party such a good one!

      Reply
  2. Renee says

    May 28, 2016 at 12:17 am

    Thank you so much also! ❤️ I am also not able to travel due to health concerns but love doing it this way with your books. This book was especially descriptive! I get such a sense of place from these books that feel as if I had been there and even met the people!
    I appreciate that the main characters in your story are of a certain age and that their lives are full of new adventures and possibilities including romance.

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 28, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      Dear Renée, I’m glad that my books let you travel from home. That’s always my hope! Sometimes I worry about including too much detail, but so many readers like you say that’s what they love.So I’ll keep sharing all I can! Thanks for your kind words and good comments … and the encouragement you offer. Bon weekend!

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      • Renee says

        May 28, 2016 at 7:05 pm

        Thank you so much for your reply!
        I just also wanted to mention that I am a baby boomer and find that most non fiction is written with younger people as the main characters. I love reading about characters whose stage of life I can really relate to. I like to think that life has so much more to offer us no matter what age! Your stories are all about that!

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        • Patricia Sands says

          May 30, 2016 at 11:10 pm

          I’m a boomer too, Renée, and I did not start writing novels until after I turned sixty. So I’m a big believer in following your dreams at every age and I love to share that philosophy in my books. I’m glad it resonates with you!

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  3. Liane Partridge says

    May 28, 2016 at 12:27 am

    Well I already drank the champagne and I’ve eaten the macaron, now I just have to figure a way to get on that plane. The book is almost in my possession! Can’t wait to read it. I could keep reading your works forever…such a great escape. Thank you!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 28, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      I love people who know how to party like you, Liane! Even if you can’t get on the plane, I’ll keep doing my best to help you feel like you did! It’s comments like yours that help me work even more diligently! I want to keep you happy!

      Reply
  4. wordsfromanneli says

    May 28, 2016 at 1:06 am

    Wishing you great success with the latest book, Patricia.

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 28, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      Many thanks, Anneli. I’ve been delighted with the way it took off … and how it has revived sales of the other two books in the series.

      Your post will be up this week!

      And now back to writing! Bon weekend!

      Reply
  5. Darlene Foster says

    May 28, 2016 at 9:34 am

    So pleased your launch went well!!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 28, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks, Darlene. It was a very satisfying week and so much to connect with so many readers at the online party.

      Reply
  6. Lori Greer says

    May 28, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Good morning! So happy for you. I am going to add your books to my collection. I love reading about and visiting France!!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 28, 2016 at 6:34 pm

      Bonjour, Lori! Thanks for stopping by to comment. Let me know how you like getting to know Katherine, Philippe, and the rest of the characters. If you are interested, you might want to subscribe to my newsletter which goes out once a month. There are always photos and information about France as well as a great book giveaway from a wide variety of authors. The link to subscribe is in the column to the right on this page.

      Reply
  7. Judy says

    May 28, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Patricia, I got your latest novel….yay! And…..I signed up to go to Provence next June 2017! Looking forward!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 28, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      Wow! That’s fabulous! The tour is wonderful and I have no doubt you will enjoy every minute of it! Where will you be flying from?

      Reply
  8. Judy says

    May 28, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Patricia! Just received your latest “I promise you this”! And…..I’m all signed up for Provence trip next June 2017. Can’t wait!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 28, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Judy! You are so excited, you posted your message twice! Now that’s what I call enthusiastic! Just kidding … I could see that you edited and reposted! But I am happy to tell you again that I’m thrilled you are joining us! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Phi says

    May 30, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Oh, I’ll take that whole pile of macarons please!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 30, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Help yourself … and bon appétit! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Phi says

    May 30, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Good to hear the book did so well. Enjoy summer in France!

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    • Patricia Sands says

      May 30, 2016 at 11:12 pm

      Thanks, Phil! I will enjoy summer in France … I promise you this! LOL

      Reply

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