by Kim Musgrove | Jan 8, 2014 | Marthe De Florian, Research, Writing
If you’re on this blog there’s a decent chance you found it because you read about the amazing discovery of the Paris apartment that was shuttered for 70 years. Like I was, you were probably intrigued by the treasures found inside, not the least of which...
by Kim Musgrove | Jan 3, 2014 | A Paris Apartment, Marthe De Florian, Paris, Research, Writing
Wow! It seems there has been some news this week about the very apartment that inspired my novel. Not sure the reason behind the sudden resurgence/interest but if you’ve stumbled upon this page (and many of you have) looking for more information… welcome!...
by Kim Musgrove | Nov 29, 2013 | A Paris Apartment, Author Stuff, Books I Love, Career, Family, Paris, Research, Sports, Writing
Oh my gosh, it’s been so long. But, really, it’s been so long since I’ve done much of anything other than keeping my nose to the grindstone. It hasn’t been all work, though! In the last month or so I’ve had some exciting book...
by michellegable | Jun 26, 2013 | A Paris Apartment, Paris, Research, Writing
My novel takes place in several parts of Paris, in the modern day story line as well as the Belle Époque. One of the key areas for both narratives is Montmartre. The name means “mountain of the martyr” and was derived from the martyrdom of Saint Denis, who...
by michellegable | Jun 13, 2013 | A Paris Apartment, Paris, Research
One of my favorite things about the writing process is the research. I never write something that doesn’t force me down some hole I haven’t been before.APRIL IN PARIS required not only thorough researching of the Belle Époque (not to mention a complete...