Kindness Can Fight Hate

Hey all, it's me, Sam! I haven't been blogging much (I've been busy writing and editing my next book(s)– more news on that la...

Pre-order How to Make a French Family!

Why should you pre-order HOW TO MAKE A FRENCH FAMILY? Pre-orders are very important for an author like me.   Brian McClellan  explai...

Tortilla Soup w/ Shredded Chicken and Shrimp (plus a vegetarian/Pescetarian option)

This past weekend I was craving tortilla soup– the kind I found in Chicago at Rick Bayless's Topo/Frontera Grill. It was a l...

How to Make a French Family: Cover Reveal

Memoir book two coming at you April 2017 with Sourcebooks! Hi there- Long time, no blog- from me that is. I've been busy...

Win Five Books! Let's Celebrate love everyday!

Love is in the air. He's my frog. And I'm his Ms. Piggy. Don't judge us. It works. Here I go. It's a good one. ...

Ho-ho-ho! And Happy Holidays!

Southwestern France is in the Christmas spirit. The little drummer girls... Juggling Elves... Gâteau à la broche......