Margot Justes's Blog (4)

Back from my vacation-not so much a vacation-as research for my next book, I found the perfect setting, Murano, glass and of course Venice. I will start my tour of Venice with the next blog and I have pictures, over 500 of Venice alone, can we say snap happy, but Venice is stunning and a city like no other. I was there during two major events, the Venice Film Festival and a huge art festival. The art festival was unique in that even an old Romanesque Church was converted into an art gallery,… Continue

Working, writing, marketing what has already been published are all full time jobs. Trying to tie up loose ends in A Hotel in Bath, (which by the way will be done this weekend) I have been working non-stop and came to the realization I need time out. And that is precisely what I have done, every Friday evening, I go to the Glen-our own version of a bit of urban paradise, I exaggerate about the urban paradise, but I can sit outside at Starbucks and sip a cup of coffee, keep in mind, I order just… Continue

Nice to know some things never change. I have so many things to do and projects to finish that I find I’m not doing anything at all. Last night I needed to get a couple of books from Barnes & Noble, so I called my friend Miriam and said ‘Do you want to meet for coffee?’ The coffee thing I have going is real, my heroine Minola Grey would attest to that... At any rate, Miriam said sure. So we met up for coffee after dinner and we sat and talked. I complained about the things I must finish, a… Continue

This weekend marks the traditional beginning of the summer season, At least for me. A few people I talked to said they are going to relax; grill and basically veg out. Sounds good to me... At any rate, Saturday I was at a signing, spent time with my daughter who is visiting. Sunday, the same except for the signing substitute a birthday party. Ah, Monday! I get to veg out-not so fast-I have to finish a couple of projects and do some marketing, have lunch at Miriam’s-yipeee! I don’t have to cook… Continue