Why do you like travelling with your readers on our tours to the French Riviera and Provence?
September 2024 will be my 9th trip with readers. The experience is satisfying on many levels. It is a pleasure to see readers excited to visit locations they have visited with characters in my novels. There are also always a few women on the tour who have plans to do some writing and they appreciate talking about an author’s journey with me. Traveling with readers also hopefully encourages them to share their experiences with others, to read more of my books and to share the information about my writing and our tours.
Why do your readers join you on our south of France trips?
Readers often write to tell me my books carry them off to France. On the tour they tell us it is exciting to actually be there in person and often comment on something from one of the books when they know they are standing in the exact place they ready about.
What are some of the perks / advantages to travelling with you on our tours?
Readers appreciate my experience with and knowledge of the areas we are visiting. They feel they are getting insider information and enjoy sharing the passion for France we share on the tours.
Do the participants approach you for writer’s advice?
Yes, there are always a few women on the tour who are considering writing. I’m happy to share
my experience and any helpful information I can offer to them.
If YES, what kind of advice?
Generally, they are curious about the writing process and look for advice on the subject matter they have chosen. I am happy to direct them to excellent organizations and groups in which they will connect with other writers. Along with that, of course, I share my own personal experiences with writing and being published.
Do the participants ask you about your sources of inspiration?
Many do. When we are traveling in the places about which I write, they quickly can see the reasons I love to write about the south of France. Our conversations also indicate why I tell women’s stories.
Are the participants sources of inspiration? If so, how?
Every person I meet might leave me with some ideas to include in a story. You never know!
How do you interact with them? How do you make the trip special for them?
We spend every day and evening together. I make certain I get to know each woman well and make the connection personal. We celebrate birthdays and encourage the women to get to know each other by sitting next to a new person on the bus or at dinner. We encourage them to make some plans with each other in spare time. Meeting these groups of women every year is a constant source of pleasure and encouraging the bonds they form makes each trip very special.
Do some of the participants join you on our trips even if they haven’t read your books? If so, why?
Yes, some do. However many join the tour from the link in the back of my books and from my newsletter, website, and social medial promotions.
Do you have a special moment or anecdote to share about your travels with readers?
These occur on a daily basis. Every year traveling with these groups is a memorable experience. Every tour has been a joy! I think the last evening of our tour with our special dinner and reminiscences is the most poignant. There are tears and laughter and such good feelings to see how very much each woman has gained from our time together.
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