excited to announce my book tour

by Sharon Santoni

usa book tour announcement

I am excited to write this post!   The topic has been in its planning stage for a while now, but at last I can announce that I shall be coming to the States this June till early July on a book signing tour!! Here are the details, if you are able to attend (which would make me very happy!) , please click on the RSVP link below each event:

June 23 – HEARTH & SOUL

1410 Market St., Tallahassee, FL 32312

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

hearthandsoul.com  –  850.894.7685  –   RSVP HERE

June 24  – THE BOOKSHELF

126 S. Broad St., Thomasville, GA 31792

11:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.

bookshelfthomasville.com  – 229.228.7767  –  RSVP HERE

June 24 – SUNDOG BOOKS

89 Central Square,  Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. CT

sundogbooks.com  –  850.231.5481  –  RSVP HERE

June 26  – MARKET WITH A  B.

113 Church St. NE,  Marietta, GA

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET

www.facebook.com/Market-with- a-B  –  678.426.8700  –   RSVP HERE

June 27   –  ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS

2711 Piedmont Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET

ArchitecturalAccents.com – 404.266.8700 – RSVP HERE

June 28 – HIGH HAMPTON INN & COUNTRY CLUB 

1525 NC-107, Cashiers, NC 28717

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET

highhamptoninn.com – 828.743.0263 – RSVP HERE

June 29 – NELL HILL’S BRIARCLIFF

4101 N. Mulberry Dr. – Kansas City, MO 64116

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. CT

nellhills.com – 816.746.4320  –  RSVP HERE

June 30  – CHATEAU SONOMA

23588 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, CA 95476

5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. PT

chateausonoma.com – 707.935.8553 – RSVP HERE

July 1 – THE FOUND SHOP

122 N. Harbor Blvd., Suite 104 & 105, Fullerton, CA 92832

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. PT

thefoundshop.com – 714.888.5811  –  RSVP HERE

 I am so looking forward to meeting as many of my readers as possible, I’m hoping that I’ll at last be able to put faces to many familiar names that regularly pop up in my comment box,  on the facebook page or on instagram.

panises in a vase

The tour is ambitious and will be pretty much a whirlwind, but I guess that’s just the way it has worked out, fitting in as many venues as I can as I move from the east coast over to the west.

Of course we had to make choices when designing the tour, and I am so lucky that several wonderful stores and venues reached out to me, and that the schedule has slotted together so neatly.

chateau kitchen with dining table

So, without more ado, the details of the nine events are as follows:

23rd June we kick off in Florida with an evening reception with Susie Busch-Transou and her team, at Hearth and Soul, which is so much more than a home decor store in Tallahassee.

 Friday 24th begins at the store The Bookshelf in historic Thomasville GA, where Annie Jones is dedicated to sharing the simple southern life. The day ends beside the white beaches of Seaside Florida, where I am invited by Laney Blanchard to sign books on the front porch of Sundog Books.

On Sunday 26th June I shall be in Marietta GA, at Market with a B, a sweet home decor store recently opened by Terri Hendricks on the town square.

The next day, Monday  will see a change of pace as I am invited by Charles Nevinson to an event at the very grand Architectural Accents in Atlanta; it will be fun for me to be surrounded by French antiques so far from home.

From Atlanta, I am headed to cooler mornings in Cashiers NC, where on Tuesday 28th I look forward to meeting Cheryl Stinnett and the members of the local gardening club, and even visit a couple of gardens, before speaking and arranging flowers at the High Hampton Inn and Country Club.

Wednesday 29th sees me at Kansas City MO, where I am excited to meet Mary Carol Garrity at her beautiful store Nell Hill’s.  I’m amazed by Mary Carol, who is not only a gifted interior designer but also committed to working closely with charities.

The next morning I’m off to Chateau Sonoma which is close to San Francisco.  It’s an honor to be invited by Sarah Anderson, I have heard so much about all that she does, not only at Chateau Sonoma but also at Ramekins and her event venue The General’s Daughter.

I finish the tour on Friday 1st July at Fullerton CA, where my friend Jeni Maus will have just opened her brand new store, The Found Shop.  I am so happy for Jeni, this is a new adventure for her and fans of her fantastic style are thrilled to be able to purchase the looks that they have loved in her rental company for so long.

Full contact details for each venue are below, and also at Eventbrite under the search Sharon Santoni.   Please feel free to share with friends and on line, merci beaucoup!

usa book tour announcement

 

148 comments

Michele May 20, 2016 - 2:07 pm

Thrilled you will be gracing our shores! Do you know if the Cashiers, NC event is open or closed? Will the general public be able to come to the country club and/or garden tour and is there contact information needed to secure access? Happy and safe travels.

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Victoria Savu May 21, 2016 - 5:58 pm

I called the High Hilton and they could not give me any details yet. I am driving from the Cleveland Ohio area.

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Sharon Santoni May 21, 2016 - 7:37 pm

Hi Victoria, first of all thank you so much for planning your long drive from Cleveland for the book signing. I am more than flattered!
I believe that the High Hampton Inn were not talking about the signing until I had announced officially on the blog. Now I have gone public I am sure they are happy to share details
You can find all the details of the various signings, including High Hampton, on Eventbrite , here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-floral-demonstration-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-tickets-25395229816
I’mlooking forward to meeting you
warm wishes
Sharon

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Victoria Savu May 22, 2016 - 12:20 am

Dear Sharon,
Thank you so much for the website. I now have two tickets in hand. The drive from Ohio will be long but my son and daughter-in-law live 4 hours from Cashiers so I will be spending time with them. In fact my daughter-in-law is coming with me. Cashiers will be beautiful in June. As a femme d’un certain age special and exciting moments don’t come along often. When I saw on Facebook that you were coming to the US, I wasn’t sure that I would be able to see you, but now I will see you soon with book in hand. Love. Victoria

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Sally Johannessen June 27, 2016 - 11:43 pm

I have a French Antique store in Cashiers, Dovetail Antiques and I’ll be playing hooky to come and see you tomorrow!

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Sally Johannessen June 27, 2016 - 11:48 pm

I will be there tomorrow in Cashiers and I can’t wait! I have a French antique store , Dovetail Antiques in Cashiers. I’ll be playing hooky tomorrow but I think sometimes I’m allowed. Rarely, but sometimes!

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Kathy Forehand May 21, 2016 - 6:21 pm

Sharon~
So very excited that you are coming to the USA! I’ll have my book in hand and plan to see you in either Atlanta or Cashiers this summer. Can’t wait! Kathy

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sharon santoni May 24, 2016 - 12:39 am

thank you Kathy, I look forward to meeting you! 🙂

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Sharon Santoni May 21, 2016 - 7:39 pm

Hi Michelle, you are mor than welcome to join in the fun at High Hamptons, all the information is on the eventbrite page here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-floral-demonstration-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-tickets-25395229816

I’d be thrilled to meet you, thank you for your interest
warmest wishes
Sharon

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Michele May 23, 2016 - 2:40 pm

I made my reservation as well. Could not have been easier. I will be driving from Durham North Carolina and will need to stay overnight as it is too long a drive to make roundtrip in a day. Hoping to welcome you with beautiful weather!

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Lori May 20, 2016 - 2:51 pm

Darn. I don’t see Dallas, TX as a stop! What a whirlwind though, have so much fun.

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Botanic Bleu May 20, 2016 - 8:59 pm

Sharon,
My reaction, too! No place in the great state of Texas! You will so close (USA), yet still so far away (3000 miles coast to coast).

Judith

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sharon santoni May 24, 2016 - 12:41 am

Hi Judith, hi Lori

I would have loved to include Texas, but time constraints won the day … maybe another time, thank you so much for your kind comment

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Nini McCall May 20, 2016 - 3:00 pm

No, NYC or Connecticut…….Thought New England would be on your tour for sure
🙁 ….Hopefully next time!!
Enjoy your time in the States Sharon, the South is beautiful!!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:14 pm

Thank you so much Nini!

Best,

Sharon
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Rita Key May 20, 2016 - 3:01 pm

Sharon, you are going to love Mary Carol @ Nell Hills in Kansas City!!! I have known her for many years & she is one of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. Hopefully, I can be in KC & see you there!

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sharon santoni May 24, 2016 - 12:43 am

Thank you Rita, I so hope to see you in KC ….. twice in two months, what a treat for me!! 🙂

Hope you got my mail
warmest
Sharon

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Liz May 20, 2016 - 3:05 pm

Texas feels left out…This Houstonian would love to meet you!
Any chance of making a small detour to visit Houston?
This is going to be and exciting time for you, and I look forward to following along on your blog.

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:18 pm

Bonjour Liz,

I so wanted to visit Texas. I know I have many readers in your state. Hopefully next time!

Sharon
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Vicky from Athens May 20, 2016 - 3:09 pm

Sharon – I’m so excited that you are coming to “my neck of the woods”. I will see you at either the signing in Marietta or the one in Atlanta. I don’t know if you’ve ever been to any of the places you’ll be stopping in the South but you’re going to love them all.
I look forward to meeting you in June!
Safe travels!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:21 pm

Vicky,

It will be fantastic to meet you at last after so many years of exchanged comments. Please let me know which venue you will be attending.

Love,

Sharon

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StitchinSweetSue May 20, 2016 - 3:15 pm

wishing you safe travels and a fulfilling trip sharon. xo

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:23 pm

Thank you so much, Sue. Always lovely to see a comment from you.

Sharon
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Gayle May 20, 2016 - 3:17 pm

Very exciting for you. I am just disappointed that you will not be in the Princeton NJ area. I guess adding any more to your itinerary would be exhausting. I will look forward to the next tour.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:27 pm

Gayle,

If it were up to me, I would have an expanded tour and visit more places. Hopefully, next time!

Sharon
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Vivian Price May 20, 2016 - 3:18 pm

Planning to be at your book signing in Marietta, Ga. love your blog and all things French

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:45 pm

Wonderful news, Vivian!

I have included below an easy rsvp link for you:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-market-with-a-b-tickets-25600857855

I have rsvp invitation links for all the stops at http://www.eventbrite.com – just search your location. Wanted to help each venue have an idea of guests to plan for the most fun!

Sharon
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Our French Oasis May 20, 2016 - 3:20 pm

So happy for you, congratulations! I am sure it will be a huge success and very well deserved and of course fantastic for all your readers. Have a lovely weekend, Susan x

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:50 pm

Thank you Susan!

Wishing you a happy French Mother’s Day, today.

Sharon
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Frances Sherr Dinner May 20, 2016 - 3:25 pm

Bonjour Sharon – I live next to Santa Rosa Beach and Sundog Books is my bookshop! I already knew you were coming there as I saw your book there and got excited so they told me!
I would love
To take you to our favorite place for dinner. And you or someone traveling with you is welcome to stay in our guest room. I can send photos!

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Frances Sherr Davino May 20, 2016 - 3:48 pm

Freudian slip on my name!
I hope we can show you some Deep South hospitality as well as our beautiful white sand beaches.
I am so excited you are coming to our area!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:38 pm

Frances,

Thank you so much! Have sent you an email.

Best wishes,

Sharon
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stacey snacks May 20, 2016 - 3:27 pm

Very excited for you and your fans! It will be a wonderful tour.
These Southern belles are going to be spoiled!

Next book tour NYC!
xo

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:54 pm

We will have so much to talk about in September!!

Sharon
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Taste of France May 20, 2016 - 3:31 pm

Congratulations! You’re going to have a great time! And you’re going to some lovely places.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 1:57 pm

Merci!

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Brenda Stalnaker May 20, 2016 - 3:31 pm

Excited to hear this. I will make one of your signings close to Pensacola, Fl. B

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 2:00 pm

Wonderful news Brenda!

I have included below an easy rsvp link for you for Sundog Books in Seaside, FL:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-sundog-books-tickets-25395058303

I have rsvp invitation links for all the stops at http://www.eventbrite.com – just search your location. Wanted to help each venue have an idea of guests to plan for the most fun!

Sharon
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Sally May 20, 2016 - 3:36 pm

Really wish you were coming to Dallas! Please try to plan a trip here, soon. Have to say though, Mary Carol is so wonderful. Knew her when we lived in one of the best kept secrets in the US, Kansas City.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 2:13 pm

Sally,

Hope to visit Dallas someday! Will give Mary Carol your best wishes.

Sharon
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Dianne Estes May 20, 2016 - 3:47 pm

So excied about this book signing. Will see you in Cashiers. Dianne

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sharon santoni May 24, 2016 - 12:44 am

look forward to meeting you Dianne, this is going to be fun!!

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Sheila in SF May 20, 2016 - 4:07 pm

So excited you will be in Sonoma!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 2:20 pm

Bonjour Sheila,

Here is an rsvp link for Chateau Sonoma.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-chateau-sonoma-tickets-25601429565

See you soon!

Sharon
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Becky Stephens May 20, 2016 - 4:09 pm

I think the girls from Texas are going to have to make a ROAD TRIP!!!

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sharon santoni May 24, 2016 - 12:45 am

YES! what a great idea Becky, I would love to see you all again

warmest wishes to you all

Sharon

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Jill Burgess May 20, 2016 - 4:10 pm

I marked Fullerton on my calendar – looking forward to that day!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 2:23 pm

Dearest Jill,

I am looking forward to seeing you!!

Sharon
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Pat Crowder May 20, 2016 - 4:14 pm

So happy you are coming, and wishing you were making a stop in Texas.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 2:32 pm

Pat,

Hopefully, I will have the opportunity to visit Texas at a later date. Thank you for your kind wishes.

Sharon,
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LA CONTESSA May 20, 2016 - 4:22 pm

I know SARAH’s shop and I hear she has MOVED!I have many treasures from her over the years and I even have a FRENCH GARDEN chair of her very own in my GARDEN!You will ENJOY the shop and the AREA VERY MUCH.Even better NEWS I am ONE HOUR AWAY!!!!SO, I think I will GRAB that YOUNG/OLD ASSISTANT of YOURS and head NORTH on JUNE 30!!
I am VERY EXCITED for YOU!
SEE YOU SOON!
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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 2:34 pm

So very excited to see you soon!

Sharon
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MJ May 20, 2016 - 4:25 pm

BooHoo, you aren’t coming anywhere in the northeast, not Philadelphia, New York, or Boston!

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:18 pm

MJ,

Please forgive me!

Sharon
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Janice Dauksch May 20, 2016 - 4:28 pm

I just might have to make the June 29th day in Kansas City Mo

I have always wanted to see the Nell Hills items in person

Janice
Columbia Mo

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:21 pm

Dear Janice,

Please do! Will look forward to meeting you.

Best,

Sharon
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Mary Alvarez May 20, 2016 - 4:32 pm

Drat! San Antonio Texas has missed the venue! I would so love to meet you and chat! Hopefully you will make it one day!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:24 pm

Dear Mary,

Hopefully someday we will have the chance to meet!

Sharon
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Pamela May 20, 2016 - 4:32 pm

So excited to hear about your trip! Your going to some beautiful parts of the US. I’m in Texas and in school at that time so , a road trip to GA will have to wait. 🙂 Have a safe and wonderful time and a safe trip.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:26 pm

Pamela,

Thank you for your thoughtfulness. Best wishes with school!

Sharon
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Donna May 20, 2016 - 4:37 pm

You are going to love Kansas City and Nel Hills. Mary Carol is wonderful!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:28 pm

Hi Donna,

Looking forward to Kansas City and visiting with Mary Carol!

Sharon
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Angela Muller May 20, 2016 - 4:39 pm

Congratulations, Sharon! Sorry you won’t be in the New England area! Maybe next time?
Enjoy!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:48 pm

Angela,

Yes, maybe next time. Thank you for your kind wishes.

Sharon
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Pamela May 20, 2016 - 5:00 pm

I will see you in Atlanta. Thrilled we finally get to meet. xx

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:58 pm

Pamela,

Will be wonderful to be surrounded by the beautiful treasure at Architectural Accents and discuss the book with friends. Here is the link for the rsvp:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-architectural-accents-tickets-25395154591

See you in a few weeks time!

Sharon
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Colleen Taylor May 20, 2016 - 5:04 pm

This is incredibly exciting Sharon! Your celebrity status will zoom higher even more! I live closer to Fullerton, CA than any of the others but I don’t think I’m going to be able to make it. This is about a 5-6 hour drive for me & my schedule is pretty full right now. I’m not surprised you are not coming to Arizona during the high heat of our season. Can’t wait to see the photos from your tour. Congratulations! X

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:00 pm

Colleen,

Thank you for your kind wishes.

Sharon
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Joanne Roberts May 20, 2016 - 5:19 pm

Oh what a fabulous itinerary – just wish you were coming closer to Louisiana! I have your book and would love to get it signed! Maybe another time… We would love to see you in New Orleans – it has a “French heart”. And we can’t wait to get back to France – The Loire Valley and Normandy are my favorite places there. Hope you have a wonderful time in the US – Safe Travels!!!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:02 pm

Hello Joanne,

So many extraordinary places I wish I could visit this trip. Hopefully next time!

Sharon
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Marcia Moorhead May 20, 2016 - 5:20 pm

Sharon, I am thrilled you are coming to Tallahassee can’t wait to meet you.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:05 pm

Hello Marcia,

I am as well! The invitation rsvp link is here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-hearth-soul-tickets-24455999553

See you soon

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margarita May 20, 2016 - 5:26 pm

How exciting so happy to hear the good news. I live about an hour drive from Fullerton and on a Friday could be double that in traffic but so worth it! Planning to see you July 1st!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:07 pm

Hello Margarita,

Thank you for making the trip! Looking forward to meeting you. The invitation rsvp is here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-the-found-shop-tickets-25601168785

Best wishes,

Sharon
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Nancy McDowell May 20, 2016 - 5:40 pm

Sharon,

Hello and do love the book. If you have time you should really look up the following shoppe:

Silver Moon Studio Antiques
5 East State Street
Media, PA 19063
610-891-1733

Lisa has a captivating eye and you will not be disappointed. Wonderful following!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:46 pm

Nancy,

Thanks for the travel tip.

Best,

Sharon
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Toni May 20, 2016 - 6:33 pm

Please come to Chicago!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:09 pm

Hello Toni,

Wish I was able to visit Chicago. Maybe next time!

Sharon
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Gae Nunes May 20, 2016 - 7:39 pm

Wish I could attend an event, but I will be in your home territory while you are in the USA.

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:11 pm

Bonjour Gae,

Enjoy your trip to France!

Sharon
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Krystal May 20, 2016 - 7:57 pm

Congratulations on the tour! Wish you could stop by Texas!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:12 pm

Krystal,

Thank you for your kind wishes for the tour!

Sharon
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Emm May 20, 2016 - 8:00 pm

It sounds like a whirlwind tour.
Watch out for the air conditioning, though. Light sweaters, and layers. 🙂
Have fun.

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:13 pm

Hello Emm,

Thank you for this wonderful suggestion. On the packing list!

Sharon
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Katherine May 20, 2016 - 8:08 pm

Sharon

No matter where you go, you will be welcomed with open arms. The book, your blog and work is beautiful. Enjoy the experience and meeting so many people who are happy to be entertained by your work.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:16 pm

Katherine,

The feeling is mutual. Looking forward to meeting the thoughtful readers of the MFCH blog and the book. The support from you and many others touches my heart.

Sharon
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Portobello Design May 20, 2016 - 8:15 pm

Sharon, I was just going to write a post on Chateau Sonoma from my visit earlier this year; perfect timing, now I will include your tour date! Fantastic! My husbands family is from Sonoma County, so if you need dinner or lunch recommendations, please let me know. I hope I will get a chance to come up and meet you in person! Congratulations on your USA book tour! Looking forward, xx Rié

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:20 pm

Hello Rié,

So kind of you to include in your post! Here is the helpful invitation link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-chateau-sonoma-tickets-25601429565

Hope you can join in on the fun!

Warm wishes,

Sharon

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Melinda May 20, 2016 - 8:24 pm

This is so wonderful! Even though you will not be visiting anywhere near me, I am still excited about this tour. I enjoy your work so much!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:23 pm

Melinda,

How kind of you to send these good wishes. Thank you!

Sharon
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Carol Ross May 20, 2016 - 8:59 pm

so sad to see that you will not be visiting anywhere near NYC or even anywhere Northeast USA. This would be been worth a road trip.
maybe next time

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Karen B. May 21, 2016 - 2:26 am

I know right! Virginia/Washington, DC but for sure NYC! Put us on the list for next time please! Enjoy your tour!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:48 pm

Karen

Yes, next time! I will think of the beautiful cherry blossoms in DC.

Sharon
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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:24 pm

Carol,

NYC will happen someday! Thank you for understanding.

Sharon
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Penny Kweder May 20, 2016 - 9:36 pm

Yay! Chateau Sonoma……..June 30 th. I’ll see you there.
Hope we have a chance to meet! So happy you are coming to a venue near me!
xx, Penny

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:26 pm

Hi Penny,

Looking forward to our meeting. Here is an rsvp link to the invitation:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-chateau-sonoma-tickets-25601429565

Have a lovely day.

Sharon
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Delaine May 20, 2016 - 10:21 pm

Your book tour sounds awesome!! Wishing you were coming to The Mississippi Delta or perhaps Memphis. We love France and all things French! Wishing you the best in your travels. Can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:29 pm

Hello Delaine,

Thank for for the kind wishes. Will be writing and posting news all along the tour route. You can follow the fun and be a part of what is happening.

Sharon
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Laura T. Wilson May 20, 2016 - 11:36 pm

Bummed the Midwest if not in this tour. I hope you have a wonderul time in the U.S.!!

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:31 pm

Laura,

Covering as much ground as possible this trip. Hopefully next time! Thank you for the good wishes!

Sharon
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Ros short May 21, 2016 - 12:27 am

Enjoy your adventures in States Sharon excited for you to go on tour & catch up with all those followers who will get to meet you in personJust been to a talk with Gloria Steinum at Sydney Writers festival .. Great story teller May the energy flow as you meet n greet Best Ros

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:53 pm

Ros,

Will need buckets of energy! Thank you for your kind wishes.

Sharon
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Cecilia Weller May 21, 2016 - 12:41 am

Bonsoir Sharon, I’ve followed your blog for over a year. I love and look forward to every post. I have a copy of your book, and am so excited that you will be at Sundog books in Seaside Fl. I live minutes from there. Can not wait to meet you. Thanks from those of us who need our French souls fed!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:56 pm

Likewise Cecilia!

Will look forward to meeting you. Here is the link for the rsvp:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-sundog-books-tickets-25395058303

Sharon
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Linda Quast May 21, 2016 - 3:37 am

So sorry that you are not coming to the Pacific Northwest. Would love to have seen you in Seattle or even Portland. I am sure that your trip will be successful and much fun.

Linda

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 7:59 pm

Linda,

Will be sorry to miss you. Maybe next time!

Sharon
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Esther George May 21, 2016 - 3:42 am

Hi Sharon, I’m so excited for you and I just wanted to wish you a safe journey and hope you have a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing beauty. Till next time regards Esther from Sydney.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:01 pm

Esther,

You are so very kind. Thank you for all the support all of these years.

Warm wishes

Sharon
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Beth May 21, 2016 - 6:07 am

Hi Sharon,

Of all places, I am excited to hear that you will be in Marietta, Georgia! As I began to read your post, I thought that there’s no way you would be visiting anywhere close to where I live, so you can imagine how excited I was to see that you will literally be just a few miles from where I live. Looking forward to meeting you as I have been following your lovely blog for quite some time.

Safe travels,
Beth Lelchuk

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:05 pm

Beth,

Thank you for following and I am very excited as well! Here is a link to the rsvp:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-market-with-a-b-tickets-25600857855

See you soon!

Sharon
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Kathleen Shierk May 21, 2016 - 7:31 am

Darn, I thought maybe Seattle. Maybe next time. The Pacific Northwest loves you! I’ll buy the book for now. Thank-you for all you do!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:08 pm

Kathleen,

Thank you for following! Hopefully next time!

Sharon
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Beth Ferrari May 21, 2016 - 7:52 am

Heh, Fullerton is where I live!!! I’ll be there!

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:12 pm

Hello Beth,

Will look forward to meeting you! Here is an rsvp link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-the-found-shop-tickets-25601168785

Best,

Sharon
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Robin May 21, 2016 - 9:28 pm

I can’t believe I’m going to be out of town when you’ll just be a stone’s throw away in Thomasville! I will have to call the bookstore and ask them if they can save me a signed copy. Hope your tour goes well! Sorry I will miss meeting you.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:18 pm

Robin,

Will be sorry to miss you! I know Annie will save a copy for you, please send her your details and I would be happy to personalize a book for you.

Safe travels!

Sharon
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Steven Yancey May 21, 2016 - 9:31 pm

Sharon – I’m looking forward to meeting you – either Marietta or Atlanta. I’ll alert friends in Rosemary Beach you’re coming there way also. I don’t know how your itinerary was put together but I’m excited to see all the Southern stops. I always enjoy your posts and beautiful images.

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:24 pm

Steven,

How wonderful! Thank you! Here are the rsvp links:

Marietta GA:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-market-with-a-b-tickets-25600857855

Atlanta, GA:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-architectural-accents-tickets-25395154591

Seaside, FL:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-at-sundog-books-tickets-25395058303

I am looking forward to visiting you and your friends.

Sharon
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PS you are not the only man to read the blog, and I’m very pleased that you are here!

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Steven Yancey May 21, 2016 - 9:38 pm

Correction to above – “their” – red faced apologies. 🙂

So far I’m the only guy in the comments queue………speak up, gentlemen, I can’t be the only guy who follows the blog!

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david terry May 29, 2016 - 11:28 am

Of course you’re not the only guy here, Steven….

sincerely,

David Terry

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Judith E May 21, 2016 - 10:25 pm

Sharon, I am beyond excited at the prospect of meeting you! I will be at Nell Hills in Kansas City and am so excited to see you there!

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Irene Peterson May 21, 2016 - 11:09 pm

What exciting news! I have recently moved to Roswell GA – just outside of Marietta GA –
and can hardly wait to attend your book signing onn Thursday, June 26th. I adore your posts and photos!

Irene Peterson

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Irene Peterson May 21, 2016 - 11:10 pm

What exciting news! I have recently moved to Roswell GA – just outside of Marietta GA –
and can hardly wait to attend your book signing onn Thursday, June 26th. I adore your posts and photos!

NO WAY THIS IS A DUPLICATE COMMENT!

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Vicki May 22, 2016 - 1:41 am

Sharon, so very thrilled you will be in the South… Wasn’t sure which direction to head to see you – I’m in Columbia, South Carolina and Atlanta & Cashiers are about the same distance. I finally decided on Atlanta & Architectural Accents which are both favorite haunts! More than once I have seriously thought about joining you on one of your antiquing trips in France which makes it even more exciting that you will be here in the USA and so close!

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Noelle May 22, 2016 - 8:54 am

Ohhh, Fullerton, CA it is for me! So looking forward to seeing you in person and enjoying your book.

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Sandy Jones May 23, 2016 - 3:51 am

So excited you will be in the Atlanta area.. Not certain which venue I’ll be at, but will make sure to come. Hooray!!! Safe travels. You will LOVE High Hampton – a bit of the woods and a slower way of life. Cheers!

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:44 pm

Sandy,

So happy you will be able to join in the fun! Once you decide, you can rsvp at http://www.eventbrite.com

See you soon!

Sharon
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Beth Bright May 23, 2016 - 6:03 pm

USA Greetings Sharon ~
You have such an excited audience here in the states waitng your arrival. I too am planning to come meet you, have you sign my book and will enjoy a few moments with you. I will be coming to the Kansas City event held at Nell Hills with Mary Carol Garrity. You will love Mary Carol’s energy and be inspired with her shop. I travel to France often so I’m looking forward to meet a new French friend.

Safe travels ~
Beth from Okoboji, Iowa

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:37 pm

Wonderful, Beth! See you soon.

Sharon
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Vicki May 23, 2016 - 11:15 pm

I agree with Liz! Houston would have been a good place to touch down on the way to California! Sorry to miss you. I know you will have a wonderful tour.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:41 pm

Hi Vicki,

Tried to make Texas work and just not able to arrange it this trip. Thank you for your understanding.

Sharon
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Glenda Walters May 24, 2016 - 12:25 am

I can’t imagine how you decided to visit the middle of the USA but you couldn’t have chosen a better spot than Nell Hills in Kansas City. Mary Carol Garrity’s home furnishing store is absolutely beautiful and filled with all sorts of fabulous treasures. I have shopped at her two stores for many years and marvel at her kind and friendly manor….you will love meeting her and spending the day. I have followed your blog for several years and look forward to seeing you in person.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:43 pm

Glenda,

Splendid! I will look forward to meeting you.

Warm wishes,
Sharon
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david terry May 26, 2016 - 12:06 pm

Dear Sharon,

Oh…how funny….so you’re off to Cashiers, North Carolina? I grew up on the other side of the mountains from there and worked at High Hampton throughout the Summers in my twenties. I was, believe it or not, the Director of The Children’s day-camp (which basically meant keeping the kids minimally amused while their parents got sloshed on the front porch with the gin&tonics each afternoon). Every night, I played piano in the “jazz bar” with the remarkably-aged saxaphonist who doubled as the boat-dock manager during the day.

It was, all in all, one of the easiest and most fun jobs I’ve ever had. I haven’t been back to High Hampton since 1990 or so.

I once hung a framed portrait of Franz Kafka in one of the bedrooms….just to see how long it would be before someone noticed and took it down. Last I heard, it was still hanging there. Presumably, folks just assume it’s another member of the McKee clan (they own the joint, or at least did for decades).

talk to you soon (although I’m afraid I won’t be driving to Cashiers from Durham or Hillsborough this month)

—-david terry

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:41 pm

Hi David,

Thanks so much for your message and email. Such a shame I will not have the chance to meet you. I understand it is a long drive.

You will just have to come to Normandy!

Love,
Sharon

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MJ Anderson May 26, 2016 - 12:59 pm

Oh ! Impossible! how on earth did you find. Cashiers? Or they found you? So many Floridians are there in the summer, and I just may make your event! High Hampton is a favorite haunt– you’ll love it! Have a fantastic tour, Sharon! Very very excited for you.

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:35 pm

MJ,

Hope you can attend! The kind ladies of the Sheep Laurel Garden Club are hosting my visit.

Invitation rsvp link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reception-floral-demonstration-book-signing-with-sharon-santoni-tickets-25395229816

Sharon
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Ching May 29, 2016 - 3:58 am

Dear Sharon,
Gary and I are so exited you will be visiting US. We would love to hook up with you and spend sometime with you if you are available.

Ching

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Sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 8:45 pm

Hi Ching,

It would be wonderful to see you and Gary! Let’s talk by mail.

Warm wishes,
Sharon

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Lane Smith May 29, 2016 - 2:49 pm

Sharon,
You are going to love Seaside, Florida and Sundog Books. Both town and store are so charming. We vacationed there for 13 years when my daughter was growing up. I would have gladly made the trip to see you from Texas to Seaside, but we will be in Provence and the Burgundy region at that time. Enjoy your visit to the states! Lane Smith

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sharon Santoni May 29, 2016 - 6:30 pm

Lane,

Enjoy your trip to France! Heard many wonderful things about Seaside and Sundog.

Sharon
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david terry May 29, 2016 - 9:04 pm

Hey Sharon,

Since I subscribe to your blog and clicked on the “comments” follow-up icon?…….I’ve spent the day here, listening as AOL announces that yet another email has come in…..and each of them turns out to be yet another predictably generous (not to mention dutiful) response to yet another reader’s comment.

No wonder you have so many loyal “followers” (I know, I know….it’s not as though you were cultivating some sort of “MFCH” religious cult). You are awfully nice to your fans/readers.

I will, indeed, just have to get my tail over to Normandy sometime soon.

In the meanwhile, do enjoy your tour through The Sunny South (you do know that I’m about as from here as it gets?) and, in particular, High Hampton.

You might be amused to know that I got my first real kiss (i.e….not from my mother or grandmother or any of the sorority girls I’d dutifully dragged along to fraternity events throughout my college years at Sewanee) in the lake at High Hampton…..at age 24.

A friend of mine (a fraternity brother who’d just been fired abruptly from his own Summer job) came to “visit”. That night in 1984 (after I’d spent the day running the children’s day-camp and the early evening playing in the “jazz-bar”), we got absurdly drunk down by the boat-dock and decided (at 1 am or so?) to go skinny-dipping.

All I recall is diving in, surfacing, and suddenly being grabbed and kissed in the middle of the swimming area. At the time, I immediately thought (with a considerable degree of surprise, if not exactly shock) “Oh, ______ must be a homosexual!”. I’ll give my young self credit for having at least SOME common sense, because the next thing I thought was “Oh……you must be one, too”.

It does, after all, take two to tango.

In any case, I have nothing but fond (if fairly amused) memories of High Hampton. Also of its owners, Bill McKee Sr. and Jr……..they both were/are very nice guys. It’s very beautiful there, and you’ll love your stay.

Oh….and just for the public record?….. I never married the kisser. He went on to become a prominent member of the Anglican clergy in a Manhattan parish (“What a surprise…”, she murmurs), and I went on to become the rather anti-climactic, completely domesticated D. Terry you now know.

Bemusedly yours as ever, and do enjoy your trip…..

fondly,

david (P.S. check your mailbox when you get back home; a present will be waiting for you. I FINALLY got around to re-doing the portrait of your daughter that the bird, which had got into the kitchen, shit on……and you know the back-story).

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Hildred Sullivan May 30, 2016 - 11:57 pm

Hi Sharon, While thrilled to read about your US book tour, I just have to echo the disappointment of those in the mid-Atlantic states who’d have loved to have met you. I’m still working on finding a travel partner to come on your brocante tour – maybe next time for both of us! Best regards, Hildred Sullivan

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Lisa White June 1, 2016 - 6:28 pm

Tish..I am SO glad you have family in Chicago. I would never be able to attend a book signing event over a topic I cared about if it were not for you.

A should out to Louise Penny for coming to a nearby suburb (Naperville) a few years back.

I am sure some authors are coming to Chicago….just not the ones I want to meet. Looking forward to your next book and book signing tour…I know Chicago will be on the list!

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Celia Becker June 14, 2016 - 5:05 pm

I am delighted you will be in my neck of the woods, Fullerton, CA. I hope to see you there! Safe travels!

Celia @ http://www.AfterOrangeCounty.com

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Brenda June 23, 2016 - 2:57 am

Don’t forget Houston when you come to Texas!

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Chris Hooker July 4, 2016 - 6:25 am

What were the odds that from your heavenly home in Normandy, you would come to Orange County, California to see…me!? Ok…I came to your book signing at The Found Shop. The shop and seeing you was incredible. I am so glad that I was lucky enough to see you, give you a hug and speak of our times together. Thank you for asking about D & MJ, they so wanted to see you, too. Your tour was a whirlwind, it’s true! I trust your trip home was safe and uneventful and you can rest now. Can’t wait to read of your tour happenings on MFCM. Everything you do is exemplary! You are the best. I encourage all those who are thinking of venturing to Normandy and Paris to go, it is the experience of a lifetime! I can’t wait to return! Love to your family and to those two little rascals, Gibson and Ghetto! Mwah! Love you!

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