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LOST IN PARIS PLAYLIST

Every book I write has a playlist that captures the feel of the story. Mostly, I listen to it when I’m not writing (because I have a hard time writing to music with words). It keeps me in the story and finding the right soundtrack to go with the book is part of my research process. Sometimes new songs present themselves. Other times, I’m familiar with the music

and add it to the playlist. In the end, the soundtrack is a nice souvenir that reminds me of the story and characters and how they wer...

LOST IN PARIS RECEIVES A STARRED REVIEW FROM LIBRARY JOURNAL

I just received some exciting news...Library Journal has given LOST IN PARIS a starred review!

LOST IN PARIS – A Novel -- When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch—perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Beekeeper’s Daughter. Published by Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books, LOST IN PARIS hits the shelves on April 13, 2021.

I hope you’ll pick up your copy:

Ind...

Less Than A Week Until Release Day!

For so long release day for LOST IN PARIS has seemed like a distant distant dream, but my baby goes out into the world in less than a week!

As a special countdown to release day, my fabulous publisher Gallery Books has teamed up with Goodreads to give away 100 copies of my book. The contest is open until Monday, April 12. You can enter via this link.

If you pre-order LOST IN PARIS from the bookseller of your choice, I will send you some fun gifts. After you pre-order the book, follow this ...

Two Weeks Until Release Day!

LOST IN PARIS hits the shelves in TWO WEEKS! I can't believe it's almost here. There's still time to pre-order and claim your free gifts of three Paris cityscape line drawings. They’re suitable for framing and a fun way to add a touch of Paris to any room in your house or office. Cut and paste this link into your browser or go to my website and click on the box that says “Claim Pre-order Gifts.” Fill out the form and upload a copy of your receipt showing that you pre-ordered LOST IN PARIS and ...

One Month Until You Can Get LOST IN PARIS

LOST IN PARIS hits the shelves one month from today! For such a long time, release day seemed so far away, but now, it's right around the corner! There's still time to pre-order and claim your free gifts of three Paris cityscape line drawings. They’re suitable for framing and a fun way to add a touch of Paris to any room in your house or office. Cut and paste this link into your browser or go to my website and click on the box that says “Claim Pre-order Gifts.” Fill out the form and upload a c...

Win One of 50 Advance Reading Copies of LOST IN PARIS

My publisher, Gallery Books, is giving away FIFTY advance reading copies of LOST IN PARIS, before it officially hits the shelves on April 13, 2021. Enter at Goodreads.

♥️ LOST IN PARIS – A Novel -- When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch—perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Beekeeper’s Daughter. LOST IN PARIS - available ‪April 13, 2021, from Simon and S...

Win One of 50 Advance Reader's Copies of LOST IN PARIS

My publisher Gallery Books is giving away FIFTY advance reader's copies of LOST IN PARIS, before it officially hits the shelves on April 13, 2021. Enter at Goodreads.

♥️ LOST IN PARIS – A Novel -- When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch—perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Beekeeper’s Daughter. LOST IN PARIS - available ‪April 13, 2021, from Simon and Sc...

Win An Advance Reader's Copy of LOST IN PARIS

My publisher is giving away forty advanced reading copies of LOST IN PARIS, which will officially hit the shelves on April 13, 2021. If you haven't entered to win, don't wait because the contest closes Monday, October 26, 2020. Enter at GoodReads.

♥️ LOST IN PARIS – A Novel -- When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch—perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The...

Win One of **40** Advance Reader's Copies of LOST IN PARIS

I’m so excited to announce that my publisher, Gallery Books, is giving away **40** advanced reader's copies of my book, LOST IN PARIS. It’s an April 2021 release, so this giveaway means you could get your hands on the book six months before everyone else. For more information on how to enter, go to GoodReads. Good luck!!

"The Only River That Runs Between Two Bookshelves"

Photo credit: Roman Kraft

One of the fascinating things I learned while researching the interwar chapters of LOST IN PARIS (Gallery Books, April 13, 2021) is that the iconic green book boxes that line both sides of the River Seine (where you can buy everything from antique books to kitschy souvenirs) have UNESCO status. The stalls have been there since the mid-nineteenth century. It’s been said that the River Seine is "the only river in the world that runs between two bookshelves.”

Here is ...