"With my husband's blessing, I quit my job and turned my attention to writing, learning to spell and punctuate along the way." –from the chapter "Valorisant." (Thanks, Patrick & Sandra, for the photo!)
Good news: C'est prêt! It's ready: the e-book version of First French Essais is live! For a limited time, get the e-book at this price.
Then read the chapter "Valorisant," and let me tell you how a below-average student came to write French Word-A-Day, for university professors. Order the e-book here. It's priced less than a café-au-lait and croissant in Paris–but not for long!
livre numérique (lee-vruh-new-mer-eek)
: e-book, digital book
Audio File & Example Sentence:
Listen to my husband. (God knows I should.) Download MP3 or Wav
Un livre numérique (terme officiellement recommandé en France…), aussi appelé par métonymie livre électronique, est un livre édité et diffusé en version numérique, disponible sous forme de fichier, qui peut être téléchargé, stocké et lu sur un écran tel que celui d'un ordinateur personnel, d'une liseuse ou d'une tablette tactile. A digital book (official term recommended in France), also called by metonymy "electronic book," is a book that is distributed in digital version, available in the form of a file that can be downloaded, stored and read on a screen, such as a personal computer, a reader, or a tablet. (French text, above, by Wikipedia)
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Please don't miss this limited offer! First French Essais is at its lowest price: in the $6 range. In a few days I will set the public price: in the $10 range.
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And now, it's time to celebrate–by sharing a piece of my sister's birthday cake!
Here is Heidi's gâteau and the message I left her on Facebook. Note: I found a picture of the cake on the internet, and added this personal flourish above the skirt ruffles…
Joyeux Anniversaire to my sister, Heidi Ingham Stiteler. Wish I could hand-deliver you a cake like this one. Wish we could go back to the good ol' days, when you did my laundry Or simply the good ol' days… when we lived much closer….
Une dernière chose (One last thing)
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Wonderful essays designed to lead the reader gently into French life. Special vocabulary sections for French learners. Lovely photos. Attractive and clear layout – a well-thought out book which should be a favorite for Francophiles for years to come. (Goodreads review by Paris Short Story)
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Late here in Australia Kristin and just as I checked my last emails in bed before turning the light off, your blog post came in.
With one click I’m now the proud owner of your livre numerique.
Excellent news, been waiting to have it bundled up in my iPhone for joyous momentary snatches when time permits.
Downloaded in a heartbeat, might b a while before lights out. Happy camper.
Thanks. Nikki
Late here in Australia Kristin and just as I checked my last emails in bed before turning the light off, your blog post came in.
With one click I’m now the proud owner of your livre numerique.
Excellent news, been waiting to have it bundled up in my iPhone for joyous momentary snatches when time permits.
Downloaded in a heartbeat, might b a while before lights out. Happy camper.
Thanks. Nikki
Delighted to get the kindle addition. I dont buy real books anymore…space doesn’t allow. So looking forward to reading your latest!
Love the picture of you and JM! You are the “poster children” happy relationship!
Love, bj
Delighted to get the kindle addition. I dont buy real books anymore…space doesn’t allow. So looking forward to reading your latest!
Love the picture of you and JM! You are the “poster children” happy relationship!
Love, bj
Thank you for the wonderful gift. I just bought mine, and am looking forward to reading this week on a trip out of town. I love the picture of you and JM.
Thank you for the wonderful gift. I just bought mine, and am looking forward to reading this week on a trip out of town. I love the picture of you and JM.
I, too, did one-click ordering, and in a flash it’s on my tablet! Received the hard copy last week, and love it, but my eyes prefer reading a tablet at night before bed, which is my only quiet moment to really relish your words. Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift. I will read and re-read with delight! Love the pics in the book of the kids as little ones. Time goes by so quickly… You helped capture the memories for your family as well as for your loyal readers. What a treasure…
I, too, did one-click ordering, and in a flash it’s on my tablet! Received the hard copy last week, and love it, but my eyes prefer reading a tablet at night before bed, which is my only quiet moment to really relish your words. Thank you so much for the thoughtful gift. I will read and re-read with delight! Love the pics in the book of the kids as little ones. Time goes by so quickly… You helped capture the memories for your family as well as for your loyal readers. What a treasure…
The two of you are absolutely adorable!! Can’t wait to read the book.
The two of you are absolutely adorable!! Can’t wait to read the book.
Wow, what a cake ! Seems so yummy !!!
Nice decor (french word and I guess it’s the same for that..?) and…. just a little stuff, dear Kristin : “quand je suis en vacanceS”. Yes , always plural when we mean… vacationS !: Because “vacance” means “vacancy” and we don’t use it when we speak about vacations, days off, etc.
I always enjoy a lot your billets quotidiens (or not !) even I don’t have the time to post something..!
Continuez comme ça. Amitiés !
Wow, what a cake ! Seems so yummy !!!
Nice decor (french word and I guess it’s the same for that..?) and…. just a little stuff, dear Kristin : “quand je suis en vacanceS”. Yes , always plural when we mean… vacationS !: Because “vacance” means “vacancy” and we don’t use it when we speak about vacations, days off, etc.
I always enjoy a lot your billets quotidiens (or not !) even I don’t have the time to post something..!
Continuez comme ça. Amitiés !
Just bought it, I now have ALL your books.
Just bought it, I now have ALL your books.
Hi Kristin,
What a great photo of you and Jean-Marc! So glad you have a Kindle version available now!
Bon Weekend!
Hi Kristin,
What a great photo of you and Jean-Marc! So glad you have a Kindle version available now!
Bon Weekend!
Ebook! Formidable!
Ebook! Formidable!
I love my Kindle. But for your very special books I must have a hard copy. Waiting for mine to arrive today, as a matter of fact. Now all three will be side by side on my bookshelf. They’re a treasure and so are you, Kristin.
:), Luci
I love my Kindle. But for your very special books I must have a hard copy. Waiting for mine to arrive today, as a matter of fact. Now all three will be side by side on my bookshelf. They’re a treasure and so are you, Kristin.
:), Luci
OMG, jean-marc has the same shirt as mine. Always knew he had good taste.
OMG, jean-marc has the same shirt as mine. Always knew he had good taste.
Zut alors! I was hoping that there would be a kindle edition but I was losing hope and ordered a hard copy the other day!
Zut alors! I was hoping that there would be a kindle edition but I was losing hope and ordered a hard copy the other day!
Sorry, just some nit-picking…to the best of my knowledge the French word telecharger means to download, and stocker means to store (eg a file)
Sorry, just some nit-picking…to the best of my knowledge the French word telecharger means to download, and stocker means to store (eg a file)
Thank you very much for your enthusiasm and positive feedback! So happy to read your notes, which are the most encouraging!
David, I think it is a Gap shirt? Bought with my sister during a trip back to Phoenix 🙂
Ally, sorry about that. I just got the e-book conversion file a day ago and uploaded immediately to Amazon.
Thank you very much for your enthusiasm and positive feedback! So happy to read your notes, which are the most encouraging!
David, I think it is a Gap shirt? Bought with my sister during a trip back to Phoenix 🙂
Ally, sorry about that. I just got the e-book conversion file a day ago and uploaded immediately to Amazon.
Thanks, Norman. Off to fix that now… 🙂
Thanks, Norman. Off to fix that now… 🙂
Darling Kristi,
I love the top photo of you and Jean-Marc. The love in his expression is precious. I am so happy that the two of you have the love and life and family that gives a mom peace each day. Can I download books on my MacBook Air?
XOXO
MOM
Darling Kristi,
I love the top photo of you and Jean-Marc. The love in his expression is precious. I am so happy that the two of you have the love and life and family that gives a mom peace each day. Can I download books on my MacBook Air?
XOXO
MOM
Congrats on the book, in all of its incarnations.
I’m sure that your Kindle-reading fans are especially pleased. Ah yes, but some of us use the Nook.
Bon chance,
Bud
Congrats on the book, in all of its incarnations.
I’m sure that your Kindle-reading fans are especially pleased. Ah yes, but some of us use the Nook.
Bon chance,
Bud
Bud, I am working on making the Nook version available. Please check back.
Bud, I am working on making the Nook version available. Please check back.
I am so enjoying reading your books, Kristin! I’ve got one review up, but need to get one up for each of your other books as well now! I really like that photo of you and JM!
Hi, Jules! I have a MacBook Pro. You can download a free Kindle app from the App Store (I think the icon should show in your dock) and then download eBooks, oops, I mean livres numerique, and read them on your computer!
Once you get Kindle downloaded and opened, just click on the Shop in Kindle Store button. That will open Amazon where you can shop to your heart’s content and download all of Kristi’s books! 🙂 There are also a ton of free books available, mostly classics to give you hours of things to read! Just type in free in the search box!
Enjoy! ! !
I am so enjoying reading your books, Kristin! I’ve got one review up, but need to get one up for each of your other books as well now! I really like that photo of you and JM!
Hi, Jules! I have a MacBook Pro. You can download a free Kindle app from the App Store (I think the icon should show in your dock) and then download eBooks, oops, I mean livres numerique, and read them on your computer!
Once you get Kindle downloaded and opened, just click on the Shop in Kindle Store button. That will open Amazon where you can shop to your heart’s content and download all of Kristi’s books! 🙂 There are also a ton of free books available, mostly classics to give you hours of things to read! Just type in free in the search box!
Enjoy! ! !
Our dear Kristi,
What an absolutely adorable picture of you two!Wonerful to see how you both are treasuring every second together!Love is written all over your faces!
Just downloaded the ebook;already have the paperback and really enjoyed it! Whatever version,your books are keepers!
Happy Birthday to dear Heidi!(what a beautiful cake!) Wishing her blessings and happiness always!
(I’m an Aries,too! Just celebrated my 67th on the 26th!)
Love
Natalia XO
Our dear Kristi,
What an absolutely adorable picture of you two!Wonerful to see how you both are treasuring every second together!Love is written all over your faces!
Just downloaded the ebook;already have the paperback and really enjoyed it! Whatever version,your books are keepers!
Happy Birthday to dear Heidi!(what a beautiful cake!) Wishing her blessings and happiness always!
(I’m an Aries,too! Just celebrated my 67th on the 26th!)
Love
Natalia XO
Thanks, Natalia!
And Sherrill — I was so happy to see your review. I really appreciate it, and thank you for reviewing the other books, too! That is a great help.
Thanks, Natalia!
And Sherrill — I was so happy to see your review. I really appreciate it, and thank you for reviewing the other books, too! That is a great help.
Hi Kristin,
I LOVE that picture of you two!!! Your mom is right, the way he is looking at you is priceless!!! True love!!! Both of you are an inspiration and a testament of love, devotion, and hard work!!! Thanks for being you and thanks for FWAD! It is a real pick-me-up! Hugs!
Hi Kristin,
I LOVE that picture of you two!!! Your mom is right, the way he is looking at you is priceless!!! True love!!! Both of you are an inspiration and a testament of love, devotion, and hard work!!! Thanks for being you and thanks for FWAD! It is a real pick-me-up! Hugs!
Just a quick question. Did you kitties ever return?
Just a quick question. Did you kitties ever return?
As I still like to hold a book in my hands, I already have that version.
You can see the warmth and love in JM’s eyes. Unlike on the wedding day 😉 You should frame todays. How wonderful that you both so totally support each other’s passion.
As I still like to hold a book in my hands, I already have that version.
You can see the warmth and love in JM’s eyes. Unlike on the wedding day 😉 You should frame todays. How wonderful that you both so totally support each other’s passion.
ah, I meant his for your writing and yours for his wine making.
ah, I meant his for your writing and yours for his wine making.