Patricia Sands

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Kindle sale

Two days left at this special price!

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Every once in a while, Amazon chooses to put one of my books on sale and I don’t want you to miss out. The Promise of Provence sale will end on September 30th and, if you already have your copy, this is a great opportunity to stock up on some gift copies for the holidays.

Here’s all you have to do:

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When books are on sale, this is a wonderful way to pick up gifts and you can specify when you want them delivered.

I returned from France this week and am working on Book #4 of the Villa des Violettes series. I’m so happy to hear from readers eager to get back visiting with Kat, Philippe and all the other characters. As usual, there’s never a dull moment!

Bon weekend!

Just a few days left ~ The Promise of Provence for $1.99 (USA)

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Thank you, Amazon! I always appreciate it when one of my books is offered on sale.

When I wrote The Promise of Provence, I had no idea it would turn into the long series it has. The reason that happened is thanks to readers like you who fell in love with the characters and wanted to know how Kat’s life changed after her home exchange in the ancient farmhouse in the countryside of Provence and then her second exchange in magical Antibes where a new life truly began to fall into place.

I was happy to keep spending time with the characters, meeting new ones, and discovering myself how her world was unfolding. It’s so satisfying to write about how life can change for the better at any age and that we are never too old to begin again.

I am working on Book #4 in the Villa des Violettes series now and hope to have it ready for you by December.

At the moment, through another promotion, A Season of Surprises is FREE for a short time! Bonus!

Bon weekend everyone!

January 6th ~ Epiphany ~ la fête des rois in France

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Happy New Year … now Eat cake like a king!

If you are in France (or Louisiana, hello N’awlins!), it’s again time to celebrate  … oui …  bien sûr … more food! Don’t you love it? This time it’s all about a rich, almond cream (frangipane) enveloped by layers of light, flaky pastry (feuilleté).

Another joyful opportunity to bring friends and family around the table to share La Galette des Rois/The Kings’ Cake, takes place on the first Sunday of January or January 6th and recognizes Epiphany, the arrival of the three wise men (Magis). The history of this special pastry can be  traced to Roman times.

If you read my Love in Provence series, Kat first finds out about the tradition in Book #2, Promises to Keep. 

During the French Revolution, the name was replaced with ‘Gâteau de l’Égalité’ (equality cake), as the word ‘king’ was a little out of fashion!

It’s so popular, many patisseries make the scrumptious cake through the entire month of January.

The cake is cut in the specific number of slices for the people present, with one extra symbolic slice for the first poor person passing by. The youngest child  (or the most innocent adult, if no children are present, which can result in great hilarity) goes under the table and calls out who will receive each slice to ensure fair distribution. The greatest excitement comes when one person discovers la fève (a lucky charm) hidden in a single slice. Just don’t accidentally bit down on it … they’re usually a small porcelain or plastic trinket!

Bon appétit!

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Click here to read an excellent account of the history and traditions of this special fête by my friend, Margo Lestz.

On another topic, I’m excited to let you know that our Sail Away series has launched! The prequel book Welcome Aboard is FREE and contains the prologue to each of the eight stories to follow! All the books are available to preorder! Just click here.

To celebrate the launch of the series, we have a fabulous giveaway. I hope you will join in the fun and wish you good luck! Here’s the link to enter.

Before I say au revoir for now, here’s more good news to start the year off right! Amazon let me know they have placed The Promise of Provence on sale for $1.99 for the month of January! If you already have your copy, now is a great time to pick up some for friends! Happy shopping!

Happy New Year! Bonne Année! I hope 2023 is off to a good start for you. Our hearts are with people struggling in so many places around the world either through war or weather. We hope for better days for all. At all times donations may be made to the Red Cross. Every little bit helps so we can all do our share.

Happy Valentine’s Day ~ Bonne Saint Valentin ~ One Billion Rising

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Join us on Valentine’s Day!
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Six of the Blue Sky Book Chat authors on Facebook are getting together to read some romance – from their own work🥰 Click this link to be part of the fun!

Join us at 3 PM ET/2 PM Central/12 PM Pacific to hear me and my good friends, Bette Lee Crosby, Soraya Lane, Aimie K. Runyan and Marilyn Simon Rothstein ~ with host Lainey Cameron~ read brief excerpts from our work and chat with you about romance.
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Special Valentine’s Day sale! Click here for your copy.

And now for a message I feel is important to share every year at this time. I hope you agree and share it yourself.

Of course there’s always a place for hearts and flowers and chocolate and mushy love songs, but there are many girls and women around the world who receive none of those. Not on February 14th. Not ever.

Have you raised your voice? “Every February, we rise – in countries across the world – to show our local communities and the world what one billion looks like and shine a light on the rampant impunity and injustice that survivors most often face. We rise through dance to express joy and community and celebrate the fact that we have not been defeated by this violence. We rise to show we are determined to create a new kind of consciousness – one where violence will be resisted until it is unthinkable.”

This year, once again, One Billion Rising is set to escalate RISINGS against all forms of violence against women and will continue to highlight where all these issues interconnect.

Here’s a song we should all add to our repertoire. This infectious anthem shares a message that is universal. Share it everywhere you can. Help break the chain of violence towards women and girls.

 BREAK THE CHAIN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL5N8rSy4CU

Click here to see V-day events happening around the world today.

“Like” the Facebook page.  Follow V-day on Twitter. Let’s all do our part …