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In this episode, I explore how author Patricia Sands celebrates the power of renewal and finding purpose in her compelling novel Drawing Lessons set in beautiful Provence.
In my lively conversation with Patricia, we find much in common, both as authors and in our lives' journeys.
Highlights:
- Summary of Drawing Lessons
- The role of dementia in Drawing Lessons
- Themes of renewal and change
- Art and van Gogh
- Food and the French landscape
- Reading from Drawing Lessons
- How Patricia became an author
- Hybrid publishing
- It's never too late to get started as an author
- On Writing by Stephen King
- Tours to Provence led by Patricia Sands
With a focus on her love of the south of France, women’s issues, and aging, Patricia Sands's novels celebrate the feminine spirit and the power of friendship. When Patricia isn’t working on a new novel, she leads tours based on her Love in Provence series and on Drawing Lessons to the French Riviera and the countryside around Arles in Provence.
A fellow Canadian, Patricia Sands lives in Toronto.
Press Play right now and be sure to check out Drawing Lessons by Patricia Sands on Art In Fiction.
Other novels by Patricia Sands:
- Love in Provence Series
- The Bridge Club
- Villa des Violettes Series
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Patricia Sands's website: https://patriciasandsauthor.com/
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Music Credits
The intro music is from Symbolist Waltz from the album Alive in Seattle and the ad music is from The Fever from the album Full Moon. Both pieces are composed by Gregg Simpson and performed by Lunar Adventures. Follow the links to download the full tracks.
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