It was cold and rainy for the few days we were in Paris this week. It was the sort of weather that makes you want to stay in, even though you don't want to miss a minute. The day before we left the weather broke. The sun came out, temperatures rose to comfortable limits, and... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — July 2025
What a year it’s been. Are you struggling a little bit? We all are. It’s been a bit of a slow year. But, that doesn’t mean books and proposals aren't hitting my desk. Exciting projects are happening! Clients are signing book deals, and more clients than ever are sending me interesting and viable ideas for book proposals. It's... Continue Reading →
September 2024 Commanderie de Bordeaux Newsletter
We skipped August. Not a lot going on and I needed a break. Harvest has begun in Bordeaux with a slow start due to this year’s cool and rainy weather. Low yields due to mildew are anticipated. With the hail early in the season and rain, it’s going to be an interesting vintage. Harvest begins... Continue Reading →
Indianapolis Commanderie de Bordeaux — October Newsletter
A few notes of interest from Bordeaux this month:Harvest 2023: Harvest is underway. It’s always interesting to me to note how harvest works in Bordeaux. It feels like a more leisurely affair since there are so many varietals and they come in at such different times. Not like areas that only grow 1 or 2... Continue Reading →
Sacred Places
I've been thinking a lot about travel lately. It's been a big year with some stretch goals. I'm also a home body that forgets how important it is to get out and learn something from the world. While this summer has had me traveling from my bedroom to the office to my kitchen a lot,... Continue Reading →
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