Author Archives: Jacqueline

What I Might Read This Summer

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Jacqueline

There was a time when I was excited to have summer finally arrive. The air smelled differently, the clock ticked louder as it inched toward 3PM and every kid in my class rushed toward the door and 90-days of freedom. … Continue reading →

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Living Authentically is a Worthwhile Challenge

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Jacqueline

I know when I hit my stride. Call it true self or authenticity. The label doesn’t matter. I know now when it feels like me—the real me. It took a while. Perhaps at the cost of gray hair and crow’s … Continue reading →

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My 2011 favorite books

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Jacqueline

I recently received an invite from a book blogger to participate in a fundraiser for the Sonoma County Library. Along with my acceptance, I invited her to read PASSING LOVE. The blogger responded that she normally reads/reviews 75++ books per … Continue reading →

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What Do You Do Once You Get There?

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jacqueline

So, with PASSING LOVE coming out in less than 50 days, Paris is on my mind. When I travel, I love to explore without purpose. Paris is a place where no one knows (and sometimes doesn’t care) who I am … Continue reading →

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Why, Oh Why, Do I Love Paris?

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Jacqueline

Who cares? Simple enough—I do. Isn’t it funny how a thing, an event, or a place settles into your subconscious without your ever intending it to be there? That’s what happened to me with Paris. Though I won’t call my … Continue reading →

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It’s the Simple Things

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jacqueline

I wrote a Trip Advisor review today for Richard Nahem (Eye Prefer Paris), a man who turned his passion into his business. He lives and gives tours in Paris. I don’t know why I love that wonderful city so much, … Continue reading →

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To Journal or Not–A Big Question

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jacqueline

I’ve decided to “journal.” My plan is to make daily entries over the next 365 days. I admire everyone who “journals.” It takes tenacity and commitment to self. Different, I believe, from the commitment I have when writing a novel … Continue reading →

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A Bit Late for the New Year, but thankful anyway.

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Jacqueline

I fear I’ve reached the age where the deaths of friends and acquaintances are becoming frequent, where aches and pains, real or imagined, occur daily, in my own body, my friends’ bodies as well. I’m not sure how to deal … Continue reading →

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Fanmail from some flounder?!

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Jacqueline

Yes, anyone can find you these days. No need for the phonebook, the postman or private detectives. Nearly everything you’ve participated in, voted for or supported is on the Internet and so are you!—even if you’re not Facebooking or Tweeting, … Continue reading →

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A trip to the South

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Jacqueline

New Orleans, Charleston, and Savannah. My friend, Nichelle, and I headed South for inspiration, good food, and exploration. There was no shortage of any of those three things. Loved all three places, and on the road between Charleston and Savannah, … Continue reading →

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