Faye Rapoport DesPres is a writer who was born and raised against a backdrop of loss, and for much of her life, she’s had the sense that she was always holding the carrot of happiness just beyond her reach. Her father is a Holocaust survivor. She grew up without her extended family. She had a hysterectomy as a young woman. She watched her mother-in-law die from a brain tumor. She is also a … [Read more...]
A Writer Visits Père Lachaise
I feel as if I only touched the surface of the beauty of this extraordinary cemetery in Paris. For a writer, Père Lachaise is a magical place of wonder and inspiration at every turn. I'm glad we took a tour, but even the guide told us there isn't enough time to see everything. The most romantic story is the one of Abelard and Heloise. A few highlights … [Read more...]
Big News: I Have a Publisher for my Novel!
It's time for a happy dance! I'm delighted to announce that I have a contract with BuddhaPuss Ink LLC for the publication of my novel, IN THE CONTEXT OF LOVE. After years of hard work that includes writing and editing, securing a literary agent, the disappointment of the manuscript not selling, being sidelined by a family tragedy, more writing and editing -- writers take heart -- I am proof that … [Read more...]
Visiting Jim Morrison
At last, I was here I stared at his monument in awe, flushed and a little woozy, thinking about how much this long-haired, leather-clad icon has meant to me over the years. The makeshift gate at Père Lachaise Cemetery wouldn't let me get any nearer than 20 or so feet. At last I was here and yet this was the closest I'd ever get to him. It was a bittersweet moment that … [Read more...]
Women’s Footwear in Paris
What footwear do think the most fashionable Parisians are wearing? Designer heels? Classy pumps? Chic flats? Anything in black? To my surprise, Converse and similar retro-style sneakers were by far the most popular when I toured France in July, 2014. I saw them in every color imaginable, in high tops and low, and even with platform soles, worn by men, women and children. I spotted them in Paris … [Read more...]
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