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IT’S RELEASE DAY!

December 8, 2020 by Patricia Sands

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

Filed Under: Author Promotion, Blog, News, Writing Tagged With: Audrey Grant, bridge, new release, Patricia Sands, The Bridge Club, The Bridge Club Tenth Anniversary Edition, womens fiction

‘Tis the season ~ holiday giveaway!

November 22, 2020 by Patricia Sands

Enter to Win 7 Books!

Now through December 7, 2020, join each of these authors’ mailing lists and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a signed copy of Seabreeze Christmas, by Jan Moran, Nantucket White Christmas, by Pamela Kelley, Under the Southern Sky, by Kristy Woodson Harvey, The First Noël at the Villa des Violettes, by Patricia Sands, Christmas at the Lakeside Resort, by Susan Schild, A Million Little Lies, by Bette Lee Crosby, and The Heirloom Garden, by Viola Shipman

CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

GOOD LUCK/BONNE CHANCE

Filed Under: Author Promotion, Blog, Contests, Uncategorized, Writing Tagged With: Christmas, giveaway, Patricia Sands, The First Noël at the Villa des Violettes

New Cover Reveal!

November 20, 2020 by Patricia Sands

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!

Filed Under: Author Promotion, Blog, News, Uncategorized, Writing Tagged With: Audrey Grant, bridge, friendship, Patricia Sands, playing cards, The Bridge Club, womensfiction

I’m a podcast convert, are you? Join me on Art in Fiction with Carol Cram!

August 9, 2020 by Patricia Sands

It was a pleasure to spend time chatting about DRAWING LESSONS with the creator of Art in Fiction, west-coast Canada author Carol Cram. Make yourself comfortable with your favourite beverage and let us keep you company.

“The Art In Fiction Podcast is a weekly show hosted by author and Art In Fiction founder Carol M. Cram. Join Carol as she delves into what makes great, arts-inspired fiction in a variety of genres, from historical fiction and mysteries to crime novels, thrillers, contemporary fiction, and more. Carol discusses writing topics and interviews a selection of top authors featured on Art In Fiction, a curated online database of novels inspired by the arts, from Music to Dance to Literature to Visual Arts and beyond. Discover awesome novels and get the lowdown on what it takes to be a successful author of novels inspired by the arts.”

Click right here to join us!

Coincidentally, DRAWING LESSONS is on sale in the UK for the month of August ~ just .99 GBP. It’s a great opportunity to pick up copies for your friends too at Amazon.co.uk!

I hope you feel the beauty and intrigue of Arles and the Camargue as you linger on the pages of Drawing Lessons.

Filed Under: Author Promotion, Blog, France, Uncategorized, Writing Tagged With: amazon.co.uk, Art in Fiction, Canadian authors, Carol Cram, France, LakeUnionAuthors, Patricia Sands, Provence, UK giveaway, United Kingdom giveaway, writing

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