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Fiona Valpy

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Contemporary, Romance, Historical Fiction

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Fiona Valpy spent seven years living in France, having moved there from the UK in 2007. She and her family renovated an old, rambling farmhouse in the Bordeaux winelands, during which time she developed new-found skills in cement-mixing, interior decorating and wine-tasting.

All of these inspirations, along with a love for the place, the people and their history, have found their way into the books she’s written, which have been translated into more than 30 languages and sold more than 2 million copies worldwide.

Fiona now lives in Scotland, but enjoys regular visits to France in search of the sun.

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Fiona, when did you realize yourself as a writer? After writing first book, publishing , success or …? You know this feeling inside «I am truly a writer»
Fiona Valpy Sometimes I still have to pinch myself to be sure I'm not dreaming! It's a long path and not an easy one, so there were a few moments along the way wh…moreSometimes I still have to pinch myself to be sure I'm not dreaming! It's a long path and not an easy one, so there were a few moments along the way when good things happened. The first was getting my first book - THE FRENCH FOR LOVE - published. The second was when a major publisher offered me a contract and an advance for my next books. And the third was the day when I was finally able to give up the day job and be a writer full-time. I think perhaps that last one was the moment when I truly believed it :-) (less)
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Hi Fiona. Just wanted to say really enjoying your books since discovering The Beekeeper's Promise at the end of 2019. The Dressmaker's Gift was lovely!! Currently about to finish Sea of memories. Just lovely! Gritty (real) in terms of relationships. Thanks for doing what you do!?
Fiona Valpy Hello Richard, and thank you for your kind and supportive words. So pleased you're enjoying y books, it means a lot. With best wishes, Fiona…moreHello Richard, and thank you for your kind and supportive words. So pleased you're enjoying y books, it means a lot. With best wishes, Fiona(less)
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The Dressmaker's Gift
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"This was my 7th Fiona Valpy novel and I believe it’s her best yet! Not only was it wonderful to change settings, but it was great to revisit Daisy, whom I’d ‘met’ two books previously, in The Skylark’s Secret.

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“Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
― Fiona Valpy, The Beekeeper's Promise
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“you have a choice. You can either let the pain overwhelm you, defining your life from that point on – perhaps even ending it or, at best, consigning you to a living death – or you can find a way to bear it, to carry it with you and still go on living.”
― Fiona Valpy, Sea of Memories
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“Being mindful. Rather than having a mind that’s full,”
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message 4: by Fiona
Mar 20, 2014 12:45AM

Fiona Valpy Hello! It's a pleasure, I'm always delighted when people get in touch. So pleased you're enjoying The French for Love. Happy reading!

Cristaux wrote: "Hi Fiona, thanks for accepting my friend request! I am currently reading The French For Love and I am thoroughly enjoying it!"


message 3: by Cristaux
Mar 19, 2014 11:59PM

Cristaux Hi Fiona, thanks for accepting my friend request! I am currently reading The French For Love and I am thoroughly enjoying it!


message 2: by Fiona
Jul 10, 2013 11:54PM

Fiona Valpy Ah, thanks Hannah, I'll look forward to reading your reviews anyway... Keep up the good work! Best wishes, Fiona x

Hannah (Jaedia) wrote: "Hi Fiona,Thanks for the friend request. I'm not really looking at chick lit/women's fiction/contemporary (etc. etc.) at the moment as I'm focusing on fantasy and steampunk, but I do already have..."


message 1: by Hannah ⚔️ Jaedia
Jul 10, 2013 02:47PM

Hannah ⚔️ Jaedia Hi Fiona,

Thanks for the friend request. I'm not really looking at chick lit/women's fiction/contemporary (etc. etc.) at the moment as I'm focusing on fantasy and steampunk, but I do already have a copy of your book so at some point there will hopefully be a review! :)

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