Patricia Sands

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#IAF16 ~ Opening Line Competition

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How Can I enter or Vote in the Opening Line Competition?

The International Rubery Book Award LogoAs well as the speaker giveaways, we’re also hosting an Opening Line competition, sponsored by The International Rubery Book Award.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE INFO ON HOW TO ATTEND ALL THE SESSIONS.

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A treat for the weekend!

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If it’s Friday, it must be France …

Bonjour! I hope everyone is gearing up for a relaxing weekend. I’m happy to say I have something here to make your weekend even more enjoyable. The newest edition of The Good Life France digital magazine is ready to bring you hours of pleasure!

Janine Marsh with chickensIt’s hard to believe that this is the first anniversary issue. Félicitations and heartiest congratulations to Janine Marsh,  the gregarious founder and editor extraordinaire of The Good Life France. She’s an inspiring example of how to make one’s vision a successful reality. Janine’s boundless energy, enthusiasm and gift of being the busiest traveler I know, are just a few of the qualities that have helped her along the way. Add to that her ability to bring together talented writers and photographers and you have a winning formula!

Read more about Janine’s remarkable journey from when we chatted during her visit here on the blog last February. You will find all the links there to subscribe to and follow on all the social media platforms. Trust me, you don’t want to miss any of it!

Oh, and did I mention it’s all free? Oui! Free! Gratuit!

As always, TGLF magazine is filled with spectacular photography and an abundance of articles to suit all interests. There are plenty of great giveaways and book suggestions, as well, and a recipe for the most delicious unnamedlooking baked Camembert! (I believe even Philippe, our favourite fromager, would approve!) Go straight to page 94/95 and salivate over the photo before you rush to the store for the ingredients. Note to self!

When you have some time, pour yourself a beverage of choice, put your feet up, click here or on the cover and lose yourself in the pages. I know that’s what I will be doing when it’s time for a break from writing!

Bon weekend tout le monde!

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Spring has sprung! Honest!

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If it’s Friday, it must be France …

Happy first day of the Spring Equinox … even though March 20 is being referred to as Freaky Friday by some! In spite of some unusual occurrences including a solar eclipse and a supermoon, there is no denying it IS the first day of Spring.

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Photo from Pinterest

Oh! It’s snowing where you are? Again? Désolée!

Just keep thinking Spring … I’ll keep thinking that for you too! It really is here, but I’ve heard the news is a little slow arriving in some places.

I’m celebrating the arrival of the end of winter by beginning my countdown to arriving in France for our annual stay on April 26.

I’m sorry, but I just can’t wait … 37 more sleeps …

Here’s our first stop and I’ll be taking all of you along with me. No packing. No waiting in lines. You are invited to simply sit back, relax and take a vacation in your most comfy spot! It’s going to be magnifique!

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To help get all of us in the mood for France, I’m giving away two books by the talented and much-loved Kristin Espinasse, to two of my newsletter subscribers. You haven’t joined us yet? Well, this month I will let you see what you’re missing! Click right here, enjoy the newsletter, and enter the giveaway! There’s a link to subscribe right here ====> in the column, if you don’t want to wait!

Let me know if you are making Spring getaway plans too. You know I love to hear all about your travel experiences! If you’re going to France and have questions, don’t hesitate to ask me. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll know someone who does!

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Just for you ~ a Reader Appreciation Event

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Have you heard? Have you dropped by yet? Did you know that hundreds of readers have stopped in to chat and enter giveaway contests? We’ve been having a grand time getting to know each other at our =====>

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I’ve teamed up with 16 friends, who write in all different genres, to offer a January Reader Appreciation Event. Readers are the reason we write and we wanted to say thanks. Book Rhythm has put together a Rafflecopter for us and we are all offering giveaways of our books for two weeks beginning January 15th.

I’m looking forward to seeing you there and you will no doubt see some old friends, as you make some new ones.

There’s no rush! You can take your time working your way through the Rafflecopter. The more you visit, the more opportunities you have to win one of these gift cards:

1st prize – $250 Gift card (Winner’s choice)
2nd Prize – $75 Gift card (Winner’s choice)
3rd Prize – $50 Gift card (Winner’s choice)
4th Prize – $10 Gift card (Winner’s choice)
5th Prize – $10 Gift card (Winner’s choice)
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8th Prize – $10 Gift card (Winner’s choice)

Enter the Rafflecopter and try your luck!
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