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As a lifelong photographer, sharing images for fun on Instagram had an “instant” appeal to me! Most of the shots are from my iPhone and I love discovering terrific visuals from all over the world whenever I open the app. It’s yet another great way to communicate … fast and fun! Stop by!

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And now back to writing ... Today on the pages, my

And now back to writing ... Today on the pages, my characters are in the town of La Turbie. Sitting high in the Alpes-Maritimes, there is a spectacular view down to the coast and the remains of an enormous Roman monument which I will post later. Right now I’m all about the details in the medieval heart of the village. @efrenchcafe ~ remember? “We take photos to capture a moment otherwise gone.” #jaimelafrance #paca #france4dreams #alpesmaritimes #photography #storytelling #psandsstories #amwriting #authorsofinstagram #travelphotography #kodakmoment

Right now you may not be exactly where you would l

Right now you may not be exactly where you would love to be ... but wherever you are, I hope you make the best of it. Bon weekend! #enjoythemoment #happyweekend #bonweekend #ohcanada #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #keepdreaming #keepbelieving #jaimelafrance #absolutelysouthernfrance #southoffrancememoriestour #francefordreams #loves_france_ #authorsofinstagram #psandsstories #amwriting #staysafe #bekind

An ENORMOUS bouquet of thanks to all the readers w

An ENORMOUS bouquet of thanks to all the readers who made this happen! #bookbub #thebridgeclub #womensfiction #bookstagrammers #authorsofinstagram #bestseller #bookclubs #kindlesale #kindledeals #ebooks #friendship #psandsstories #canada #katerock

On sale now! A BookBub feature today in Canada, Au

On sale now! A BookBub feature today in Canada, Australia, UK and India.
📚Amz review “Some of it will have you laughing and some may have you shedding tears, but at the ending you’ll be stunned and wishing you had a group of friends who do the very utmost for you. I won’t post spoilers, I will let you read it for yourself! Brilliant and thought-provoking!”
📚 “I would loved to have joined one of their dinner parties. An easy read that left me feeling joyful and positive.”
#womensfiction #bookclubs #friendship #Canada #conflict #adventure #laughter #tears #awardwinner #sale #kindlebook #amazon #barnesandnoble #kobo

On sale now! Guaranteed to brighten every day! #hu

On sale now! Guaranteed to brighten every day! #humor #family #bestsellers #lakeunionauthors #lakeunionpublishing #authorsofinstagram #bookishroadtrip

Monday morning memory .... and dreaming of the day

Monday morning memory .... and dreaming of the day the world opens up once again. This past year has been a master class about gratitude. #keepdreaming #staysafe #dreamon #dontstopbelieving #covid_19 #love #bekind #begrateful #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #liveyourdreams #southoffrancememoriestour #psandsstories #tripfiction

Wishing everyone a safe weekend ! Please swipe lef

Wishing everyone a safe weekend ! Please swipe left to see links to send aid to Texas. Every single dollar helps! 🙏 #howtohelptexas #aidtotexas #foodbanks #water #texas #mercychefs #americanredcross

Happy ❤️ Day, IGers ~ Bonne fête Saint Valent

Happy ❤️ Day, IGers ~ Bonne fête Saint Valentin 💕 It’s never too late to begin again! Let me take you away to the south of France ... no passport, no packing, pure pleasure. Link in bio. #happyvalentinesday #saintvalentin #onebillionrising #galentinesday #jaimelafrance #loves_france #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #france4dreams #womensfiction #authorsofinstagram #francophile #tripfiction #travelbybook #psandsstories #lakeunionpublishing #amwriting

The first thing I see when I waken each morning is

The first thing I see when I waken each morning is this painting on the wall at the foot of the bed. It never fails to make me happy for many different reasons.
🇫🇷 The setting reminds me of where I would like to be going soon (although probably not as soon as I wish).
🇫🇷 I remember the day I bought it at the Cours Saleya Monday Marché à la Brocante in Nice and the friends I was with that day.
🇫🇷 I feel grateful for the effort the artist put into the painting. I wonder if he or she was happy with it or thought about how it might be enjoyed by someone somewhere.
🇫🇷 It inspires me to keep writing.
❓❓❓What inspires you?

📚 “The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live only as you can.” – Neil Gaiman
#art #inspiration #authorsofinstagram #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #france4dreams #ohcotedazur #ohprovence #becreative #write #draw #paint #music #art #literature #fleamarket #brocante

Mediterranean memories on the Côte d’Azur warm

Mediterranean memories on the Côte d’Azur warm my winter days. Where do your memories take you? Let me take you along in my stories. “A book is a magical thing that lets you travel to far-away places without ever leaving your chair.”~
Katrina Mayer #ohcotedazur #frenchriviera #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #lovesfrance #authorsofinstagram #psandsstories #lovetoread #am writing #mediterranean #beaches #France #memories #niceislove #antibes #sentierlittoral #tripfiction

Bonne fête! C’est la fête de la Chandeleur i

Bonne fête! C’est la fête de la Chandeleur in France~ a day that celebrates French crêpes. Sweet or savoury ~ What is your choice? It may be Groundhog Day where you are, but isn’t eating a delicious crêpe more fun? See a post on my website for a recipe. Link in my bio here 🙂🇫🇷

Or if you are in Paris, visit Craig Carlson’s Breakfast in America Diner @pancakesinparis where I bet he is whipping up crêpes for takeout! 🇫🇷

Bon appétit! 💕🇫🇷💕

Thanks to my friend Janine Marsh of @TheGoodLifeFrance for this graphic. 🙂 I hope you follow her! 💕🇫🇷💕
#lachandeleur #france #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #crêpes #ohcotedazur #ohprovence #bonappetit #breakfastinamerica #thegoodlifefrance #paris #francophiles #psandsstories #amwriting #staysafe #bekind

It’s Friday! Bon weekend! Have you talked to you

It’s Friday! Bon weekend! Have you talked to your BFFs lately? Do it! Who can guess where this shot was taken ... before you scroll? Where would your travel dreams take you?This weekend relive memories in your photos, check in with people you love, dream about your next trip, take an armchair vacation in a good book, sip your favourite beverage (Aperol spritz?), count your blessings ... and stay safe. #covid_19 #wearamask #bekind #keepbelieving #livelovelaugh #photography #friendship #family #memories #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #frenchriviera #amwriting #authorsofinstagram #psandsstories #wfwa #bonweekend #weekend

Be the light in the darkness ... We remember.

Be the light in the darkness ...
We remember.

Bon weekend! After a week of renewed hope and posi

Bon weekend! After a week of renewed hope and positivity, I’m still wishing, hoping, dreaming of all this. And you? May your wishes, hopes and dreams help keep you moving forward and lifting each other up. #staysafe #stayhome #keepbelieving #keepbelieving #weareinthistogether #bekind #jaimelafrance #france4dreams #psandsstories #amwriting #authorsofinstagram #travelphotography

Is lockdown getting to you? Allow me to take you

Is lockdown getting to you? Allow me to take you away on the pages of DRAWING LESSONS to enchanting Arles with its Roman ruins and ancient alleyways. Arianna attends a 2-week artists’ retreat, meeting kindred spirits as they paint in the same poppy fields and narrow lanes of Vincent van Gogh. Then a visit to the intriguing Camargue with its famous white horses, black bulls, flamingos, and stunning calanques (harbours). A journey from heartbreak to hope, one of the featured novels at this week’s Pulpwood Queens 4-day online book event. Join us! #drawinglessons #womensfiction #pulpwoodqueensgirlfriendweekend #kathylmurphy #lakeunionpublishing #loves_france_ #occitanie #arles #camargue #awardwinner #vincentvangogh #art

Oh là là! Soupe à l’oignon et moules/frite

Oh là là! Soupe à l’oignon et moules/frites! I’m dreaming of dining in restaurants again (you know where 🇫🇷) ... but really anywhere would do now. What would be your order? #foodporn #diningin #jaimelafrance #loves_france_ #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #authorsofinstagram #psandsstories #covid_19

No words ...💔

And now back to writing! I’m making this my symb

And now back to writing! I’m making this my symbolic wishing well for this new year ... wishing for words to flow, for viruses to flee, for planes to fly, for hopes to fulfil, for footsteps to find their way along the pathways of our dreams. For you. For me. For all. Onward! On y va! 2021 #keepbelieving #neverstopexploring #jaimelafrance #ohprovence #ohcotedazur #loves_france_ #amwriting #psandsstories #authorsofinstagram #staysafe @efrenchcafe ~ remember strolling here? 💞🇫🇷💞

Good riddance to 2020 with all of its pain and suf

Good riddance to 2020 with all of its pain and suffering. Thank you to all essential workers, health care personnel, and people who wore masks, distanced and were kind and helpful to others. May this New Year bring a vaccine that ends the virus and allows people to recover their lives and believe in their dreams again. #happynewyear

TODAY! No passport or packing required! Let us whi

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