Tag Archives: médiathèque de Parisot

Foreign Encounters Book Launch

Posted on 19/11/2012 by

I’m a bit late reporting on this event, which took place about 10 days ago. Blame this wretched novel I’m working on for National Novel Writing Month. I have almost reached the requisite 50,000 words but mine is going to … Continue reading →

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Je Suis une Public Servant

Posted on 23/11/2011 by

Well, that’s not strictly accurate. I believe you have to be a French citizen to be a fonctionnaire – civil servant. But you don’t have to be French to become a bénévole – volunteer – and help deliver a service. I’m … Continue reading →

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