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IT’S RELEASE DAY!

December 8, 2020 by Patricia Sands Leave a Comment

It’s release day for THE BRIDGE CLUB TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION IN PRINT AND EBOOK! For every woman who believes in lifelong friendship! This is a great gift to yourself or for your BFF (hint – holiday shopping!) and if you are a bridge player, BONUS, as there is a new bridge hand at the end of eight chapters, contributed by Canada’s international bridge expert (and wonderful friend!), Audrey Grant.

A re-release with added content to celebrate the tenth anniversary of The Bridge Club! 
*2010 Foreword Reviews Book Of The Year (General Fiction)*
*2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards (First Novel)*
*2012 Indie Excellence Book Awards (Womens Fiction)*
What starts as a monthly card game, turns into forty years that span a woman’s journey from youthful optimism to the challenges and opportunities presented as the years pass. The complexities of women’s friendships are played out through a maze of inevitable scenarios. Laughter and tears lead to a crisis that challenges principles and proves the power of friendship. The Bridge Club is a story for anyone who cares about friendship. Not simply the “Hi, how are you?” type, but the kind that weathers all storms, unselfishly celebrates triumphs, and hums along year after year with never an unkind word. It does exist.If you already share a friendship like this, you will relate to the women of The Bridge Club. If you don’t, perhaps the story will inspire you to find it.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER (Amazon.com)

CLICK HERE TO ORDER (Amazon.ca)

OR ASK YOUR FAVOURITE INDIE BOOKSTORE TO ORDER IT. #SUPPORTLOCAL

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New Cover Reveal!

November 20, 2020 by Patricia Sands 13 Comments

I’m excited to share this with you today! The ladies of The Bridge Club will be back in the Tenth Anniversary edition on December 7, 2020, including eight new bridge hands contributed by Canada’s own bridge guru, Audrey Grant.

The story is about a lifetime of friendship … the good, the bad and the totally unexpected … and the bonds that kept these women together. If you are a bridge player, bonus!

This edition includes the original story with revisions and the addition of a completely new Epilogue. I’ll post the new Amazon link when the book is live.

I love this new cover and hope you do too! I’m grateful to the talented Sharon Clare of Clarity Book Cover Designs for the thoughtful, artistic result of her efforts!

Unlike my popular books set in France, this story is completely Canadian … from the Eastern Townships of Quebec to the mountains of Whistler, British Columbia. {Um … there might be a little bit of France to be found in the new Epilogue. 🙂 }

Bon weekend tout le monde! Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend. Stay home, read some good books and keep each other safe!

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THERE’S A NEW GIVEAWAY IN TOWN!

October 18, 2020 by Patricia Sands 2 Comments

DON’T MISS THIS ONE! JOIN OUR BLUE SKY BOOK CHAT GROUP, SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER AND BE ENTERED IN THIS FABULOUS DRAW!

Now through November 8, 2020, join the Blue Sky Book Chat mailing list by filling in the form below, then join the Blue Sky Book Chat Facebook Group at the button below, and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a signed copy of Dignity & Grace, by Alison Ragsdale, The Beantown Girls, by Jane Healey, The Exit Strategy, by Lainey Cameron, A Million Little Lies, by Bette Lee Crosby, Wedding at the Lakeside Resort, by Susan Schild, The Ruby of the Sea, by Peggy Lampman, Drawing Lessons, by Patricia Sands, Every Thing You Are, by Kerry Anne King, Lift and Separate, by Marilyn Simon Rothstein, and Home At Last, by Judith Keim!

The link for the giveaway is here. Click on it and enter … wishing you good luck!

And here’s a reminder that all three ebooks of the Love in Provence trilogy are on sale!

Click here for your copies. Happy reading! Bonne lecture!

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving

October 11, 2020 by Patricia Sands 4 Comments


Here’s what Thanksgiving means to me ~

 No shopping for anything but dinner ingredients. No lists of gifts. Bags of food being filled for the Food Banks. Volunteers serving turkey dinners at homeless shelters. Quality time spent as families and friends gather to share memories, love and laughter.

But this year, the disaster that 2020 is for everyone around the world, our Thanksgiving celebrations will look quite different. We have to spend time with those in our immediate bubble, wear masks outside our home and practise distancing. Let’s hope that next year at this time we will be able to go back to beloved traditions.

In spite of everything, I hope an attitude of gratitude can prevail. I am so thankful for the life I have. I hope you feel the same about yours.
As we consider our individual blessings, let’s remember those who struggle with hunger, illness, poverty, war and a multitude of other challenges in our own backyards and around the globe. The pandemic crisis is heartbreaking. Let’s try to make the sentiments of Thanksgiving a part of every single day. I know we are all grateful for the sacrifices made by essential workers every day.


What a good feeling to see the food donation bins overflowing today. If you can’t get out to help, here’s a way you can play a part without leaving home! Click right here.

I’ve written about these sites before, but they are always worth mentioning from time to time.  All you have to do is go to TheHungerSite.com  once a day and click on the button — sponsors give free food. You are not put on any list or bombarded with spam. There are other links to click where sponsors donate for appropriate benefits: Breast Cancer ~ remember it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Child Health; Literacy; Rainforest; Animal Rescue and a few others. All of this has been verified as legit by Snopes years ago. I pop in every day. Why not?

While we are at it, have you ever played FREERICE.COM? ~ This is a unique way to increase your vocabulary and donate rice to needy countries. Play it with your children as there are 60 levels. It’s a great place to learn new words for Words With Friends … ahem, my addiction when I need a few minutes off from writing. It’s such a fun way to keep connected with friends too.
One big personal thank you to the readers who take the time to contact me. I love hearing from you and appreciate every single message. Thanks for subscribing to my  newsletter and for sharing my books with your friends. You light up my life!

Having a giveaway during the Thanksgiving holiday is always a good idea! If you haven’t read the Love in Provence trilogy, all three ebooks are on sale this month. If you already have yours, pick up some copies for gifts for friends. When you go to purchase them on Amazon there will directions how to do this. It’s easy and a great way to take care of some gift giving. Click on this for the Amazon link.

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