Patricia Sands

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Holiday Audiobook Giveaway!

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I’m a big fan of audiobooks … especially when I’m on long walks. And when I’m driving … even if it’s just to the grocery store because I know I can keep listening to my favourite story if only for a few minutes.

Thanks to the exceptional organizational skills of bestselling author Lainey Cameron (also creator of the Best of Women’s Fiction Podcast), here is an opportunity for three people to each win FIVE audiobooks!

It’s easy to enter. Simply click here for the directions. Good luck!

Holiday Audiobook Giveaway!

Your chance to win five audiobooks from the best titles in women’s fiction.

See descriptions below for the books you could win (and for holiday shopping ideas!)

By entering, you agree to receive the email newsletter of the participating authors (you can unsubscribe at any time). Here is the link to enter.

Eligibility & Rules

  • Three winners will win 5 audible audiobooks each (random selection of titles)
  • Giveaway open to residents of US only.
  • Entries open through December 31st 2021, 11.59pm ET

The Books You Could Win!

Each of these authors was featured on The Best of Women’s Fiction podcast as among the best in the genre.

Finalist in 2021 STAR AwardsUntil she discovers the truth of her sister’s death, no one will rest in peace.After Alice Fell “an enthralling, haunting, and harrowing gothic mystery that sweeps the reader into a post–Civil War New England.”
Maxy Awards 2021 Book of the YearIn the aftermath of a fatal texting and driving accident, a mother and daughter must come to terms with the real meaning of forgiveness.Blind Turn. Achterberg’s writing is so acute and deeply felt, this story so urgent and heart-wrenching, that the reader cannot turn away
New York Times Best SellerThree generations. Two chicken shacks. One recipe for disaster.“A charming, hilarious, feel-good story about the kind of bonds and rivalries only sisters can share. Also, a great present for your sister for the holidays!!” (Reese Witherspoon)
“An intriguing tale of long-held family secrets,” The Disharmony of Silence. “Rosen spins an intriguing tale of long-held family secrets, an emotional search for identity, and a painting that may just be the key to untangling the complicated past.”
IAN 2021 Book of the Year, Outstanding Women’s Fiction & 11 other awards“A provocative, edgy page-turner. With whip-sharp prose, the characters are ingeniously crafted.”The Exit Strategy “Strong women faced with timely struggles. Friendship, forgiveness, and moments of heartfelt laughter. You won’t forget these courageous characters.”
Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Jamie Beck.Two mothers face the consequences of their choices in a gripping novel about friendship, family, and forgiveness. For All She Knows. “Women’s fiction readers and series fans will be pleased with this story of friendship, family, and forgiveness.” 
IAN 2020 Book of the Year (Best First Novel) & 15+ more awardsRising from ashes is hard. Giving up the one you love is harder.Goodbye Orchid. “If you like heart-warming stories of resilience and wounded heroes, then you’ll love this award-winning tale that’s inspired by combat-injured veterans.”
USA TODAY BestsellerA mother’s love vs. a doctor’s oath. A story of family, failure, and second chances.Nowhere Near Goodbye “probes the choices we make – and the choices we regret, and she does it with grace and aplomb”
Gripping, life altering, realistic action fiction. For fans of The River at Night, Rebecca Hodge’s next thrilling read explores how far one woman will go to find her sister.Over The Falls “perfect blend of physical and emotional survival that keeps the pages turning.”
USA Best Book and National Indie Excellence Awards FinalistThe Promise of Provence. “Be prepared to fall in love with Provence! This is a story that will draw you in with its vibrancy in setting and characters. A must read for any woman with a desire for romance and travel.”
Medalist for IPPY & Sarton Women’s Fiction Awards. Finalist for Somerset & Eric Hoffer Grand PrizeQueen of The Owls. “A nuanced, insightful, culturally relevant investigation of one woman’s personal and artistic awakening,”
Finalist in Best Book Awards & Ohio Fiction Writers’ Great Novel Contest“A touching story about love with all the odds against it.” Rewrite the Stars is an honest, moving portrayal of life and love that reminds us how much of our happiness lies within our own grasp.
Eat, Pray, Love meets 50 Shades of Grey Running with Our Eyes Closed. “A book not only for empty-nesters, but for everyone who needs to feel that we are not alone on this journey… this dance…our lives.”
USA TODAY BestsellerEvery secret has its price. What’s Left Untold is a “heartfelt and surprising examination of friendship, honesty, and whether ‘love is love.’”
2021 International Book Awards Finalist “… a story that will haunt you long after you’ve turned the final page.”
When Robins Appear. “Heart-wrenching and engrossing, a family drama you can’t put down.”

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Kindle Fire Giveaway

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING …

SO HERE’S SOMETHING FOR YOU ~ a Kindle Fire giveaway!

Enter to win a new Kindle Fire, also called the Amazon Fire. Click the link below to enter.

Here’s how to get optional extra entries: Buy any of my books and get 10 extra entries for each purchase … AND THREE OF MY BOOKS ARE ON SALE THIS MONTH ~ BONUS! Click here to find the special discounts this month through my Amazon Author page.

EMAIL patriciasandsauthor@gmail.com or DM me a copy of the receipt for 10 extra entries.

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH FRIENDS. 🙂 The contest will last all of December so enter as often as you like. Good luck! Bonne chance!

Just click here to enter ~ https://kingsumo.com/…/kindle-fire-from-author-patricia…

Hello December!

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The wonder and magic of December begins early this year and the first thing I want to do is send warm wishes for light, love and happiness to everyone who is celebrating Hanukkah. Candles lit daily. Faith renewed. Tradition preserved.

Hanukkah Sameach!

A big part of the writing community at this time of year are the special book/reader events that take place. The spirit of giving is alive and well.

So be sure to mark your calendars for this! On Sunday, December 5th, I’m excited to be one of many invited authors to join my friends at My Book Friends for another BIG BOOKAPALOOZA! This is an all-day extravaganza where you can chat with your favourite authors, meet new ones and enter to win an amazing array of books and other prizes.

Here’s the official promotion:

CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS! JOIN THE FUN with DOZENS OF AUTHOR GIVEAWAYS on December 5th as THIRTY-SIX invited authors (Including me!), and the founding authors, host the Season of Giving Bookapalooza! Don’t forget to join us in My Book Friends. https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbookfriends/ GIVEAWAYS ALL DAY! FREE BOOKS, I SAY! TELL YOUR READER FRIENDS! And YOU are invited! #MBFBookapalooza (¯`•.•´¯)¸•´¯`☆ .`•.¸¸.•´•• Be sure and click over to the group, answer the easy questions, and you’re in. You won’t want to miss this event on this Sunday, so join us TODAY.

I hope to see you there!

I’ll be giving away some signed print copies of some of my novels on Sunday, but if you want to pick up a wonderful stocking stuffer right now ~ THE FIRST NOEL AT THE VILLA DES VIOLETTES is on sale for just $1.99 until December 15th. Just click here to order!

See you soon!

Let truffle season begin!

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If it’s Friday, it must be France …

In France, for certain enthusiasts, the celebration this week will be all about musky-smelling, subterranean fungi … truffles.

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On November 15, the historic walled town of Richerenches, will open its famous market for black truffles, the largest in France, with the proclamation of le Ban des Truffes. This official opening of the market by members of the Brotherhood of Black Diamond and Gastronomy, begins the truffle season which lasts until at least March. Foodies around the world rejoice!

Photo credit - Richerenches, Bureau de Tourisme
Photo credit – Richerenches, Bureau de Tourisme

Truffle sellers often work out of the back of their cars and vans around the corner from the regular market with sellers and buyers from restaurants and other agents, negotiating prices and making deals. If you know your truffles (often referred to as black diamonds), you are welcome to join in!

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My friend, author and journalist Anne-Marie Simons, has an excellent chapter on the subject in her book Taking Root in Provence.

Great examples of being possibilitarians (my favourite word, as you know). They retired to Aix-en-Provence in 1998 and were wonderful role models of how to begin a fabulous new chapter in life. Sadly, Oscar passed away last year. If you haven’t read Taking Root In Provence, I highly recommend it! 

Click here for the link! It’s also available in paperback.

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A few years ago I was delighted to hear from the owners of Les Pastras, who shared their story with me.

Johann and Lisa Pepin, are a Franco-American couple who left their corporate careers in Chicago to take over the Pepin family vineyard in the south of France in 2003. They wrote me about living their dream and I was instantly intrigued. Here’s a bit of information from their website and I think you will want to know more too.  At this time of year, truffle-hunting forays are the highlights.

“Our 11 hectares produce grapes, olives, apricots, cherries, plums, apples, pears, pomegranates, figs, almonds, hazelnuts and black winter truffles. We offer truffle-hunting tours of the property when in season. Tours include a sampling of fresh truffle hors d’oeuvres, Champagne and a taste of our organic Les Pastras olive and truffle oil.

Fine food enthusiasts can adopt a tree at Les Pastras and receive a yearly shipment of olive oil or truffles. The perfect gift! Visitors can even choose their own tree during their truffle-hunting tour.

And for every tree adopted, Les Pastras buys a fruit tree for the One Family orphanage in Haiti.”

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How cool is that? With the gift-giving holidays just around the corner, how about an olive tree for the person on your list who has everything? My late father-in-law gave us this as a gift a few years ago and it was so much fun to receive our delivery of oil, we kept adopting for several years!

There is an excellent article about Johann and Lisa in The Good Life France along with all their important links. Go on over there and read it, you’ll be glad you did!

How do you feel about truffles? Have you ever tasted them? Are you a fan? Would you adopt an olive tree or give one as a gift?

Amazon Marketing surprised me with a $.99 sale of THE PROMISE OF PROVENCE ebook in a special sale this week only. There are just a few days left to pick up a copy or gift some to friends! Here’s the link. Happy shopping!