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Emily in Paris is following me!
In November, in a wander through the Marais, we stopped at a charming little restaurant, Le Temps des Cerises. We ate escargots (among other delicious dishes) and after lunch continued our way down to the Seine. A month later, I was catching up on watching Emily in Paris, Season 3, and in Episode Two, imagine […]
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Albert Edelfelt- An artist that you’ve probably never heard of
I love Impressionist painting. I love the light and I love the warmth of the people portrayed. I had never heard of Albert Edelfelt, but the ads for the exhibit around Paris convinced us to head over to the Petit Palais and find out more about him. Albert Edelfelt is a Finnish artist who lived […]
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Revised Manuscript is DONE
With these weird times, and my infrequent visits to Paris, I have not felt motivated to write new blog posts, but hope that now that we are seeing a little light at the end of the COVID tunnel, life can start to return to normal, or whatever the new normal is. Big news for me […]
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Baguette and Croissant making anyone? A bright memory to cherish before these strange times
Like so many people, we had to cut our time in Paris short to return to the US because of the virus. I’m glad we are back with family and friends, but I miss Paris already, and I want this blog to be full of positive things to help me, and any of you reading […]
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Is there anything better than good quality chocolate?
I love chocolate. I will admit it. But I am NOT willing to waste calories on cheap, run-of-the-mill, over-the-counter chocolate. It has to be good quality and delicious. I’ve also never been a fan of boxed chocolates, like Sees Candies, or Godiva. Until now. It turns out I just needed to find the right one. […]
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Atelier des Lumières- This HAS to be on your Top Ten List for Paris
The Atelier des Lumières https://www.atelier-lumieres.com/en/events opened in April of 2018 in a former smelting plant/iron foundry from the 19th Century in the 11th arrondisement. It is a “digital art center” with 120 video-projectors to create an immersive art experience. As described by SortirAParis https://www.sortiraparis.com, back in 2018, it is a “breathtaking visual and sound show.”The […]
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Chantilly– And I’m not talking about the whipped cream.
So you’re planning a trip to Paris and while you’re there, you want to see a castle, a “chateau.” But even thinking about trying to brave the crowds at Versailles makes your stomach churn. Is there somewhere else you can go that’s easily accessible by public transportation from Paris? And not too far away? The […]
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Musee Maillol- A hidden gem on the Left Bank
You’ve been to the Louvre. You’ve been to the D’Orsay. You love them, I get it. But there are SO many smaller, lesser known museums, that offer the chance to discover something new. One that Peter and I recently discovered is the Musee Maillol. www.museemaillol.com. Do you know it? It’s a 10-minute walk from the […]
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A New Novel is Well on the Way!
First, I have to apologize that I have been silent for several months. I’ve been working very hard on Book #3 and I admit, I let myself get distracted from regular posts here, but I will make up for lost time with several about our most recent trip to Paris. BUT FIRST a quick update […]
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Netsuke, anyone?
Do you know what a netsuke is? According to Google, it’s: “a carved button-like ornament, especially of ivory or wood, formerly worn in Japan to suspend articles from the sash of a kimono.” I got interested in them because I’m reading “The Hare with Amber Eyes” by Edmund de Waal whose family, the Ephrussi family, […]
MARTY ALMQUIST
I’d Rather Be In Paris…
About Me
Welcome to MartyAlmquist.com! My name is Marty Almquist, and I am an author based in Washington, DC, and Paris.
My Writing Journey
Reunion
The brochure for the college alumni trip arrives, and this year it’s a trip to Paris. Melanie Russell sees it as a perfect opportunity to get her group of girlfriends back together for a “girls only” vacation. She and Gary aren’t getting along and she needs some time away to figure out why. Julie is living in London and though she loves her life, she misses her old friends. Gigi would love to go, but she’s not sure she can persuade her Italian husband to let her go without him. Angie longs to visit Europe again but she’ll have to get over her own insecurities to go on her own. Emily’s schedule is clear, but she hasn’t spoken to any of them for years after their big falling out. Why did Melanie invite her? Each has her own private reasons to go. And all can see the benefits of sharing. It could be a great trip, or it could go very badly. Are they willing to take that risk?
My Blog Posts
- Emily in Paris is following me!
- Albert Edelfelt- An artist that you’ve probably never heard of
- Revised Manuscript is DONE
- Baguette and Croissant making anyone? A bright memory to cherish before these strange times
- Is there anything better than good quality chocolate?