Podcast appearances and mentions of paris letters

In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest Janice Macleod about her latest book, Spiritual Retreat at Home: A Guided Journal to Help You Strengthen Intuition, Relieve Stress, and Create Your Best Life. Learn what led her to write this book, the three pillars of exploration for a retreat, her 30-day spiritual retreat recipe, and more! Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #587: Spiritual Retreat at Home Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events 8/16 Pet Loss Support Session 10/1 TDJ Style Event {live from Paris} 10/15 Fall Virtual Retreat 11/14 Hip Tranquil Chick Sweet 16 12/12 Holiday Pop-UpCoterie Waitlist: Opens late 2022 Video Interview Find Our Guest Janice MacLeod is an artist, author and letter writer. She's best known as the creator of Paris Letters, which are illustrated letters sent out in the mail to those who liked getting fun mail. When she's not writing letters, she is teaching writing courses and writing books. Learn more. Mentioned in the Show Instagram Website #325 Paris Letters #402 A Paris Year #529 Dear Paris Let's Connect Receive inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Instagram and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show.

In this week’s edition of Tranquility du Jour, I chat with returning guest and bestselling author Janice MacLeod about her new book Dear Paris: The Paris Letters, the beauty of watercolor, and the challenges of writing. Direct download: Tranquility du Jour #529: Dear Paris. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon, or Overcast. Visit kimberlywilson.com/podcast for more episodes and the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android. New to Tranquility du Jour? Learn more here. Upcoming Events March 21: TDJ Live March 27: TDJ Style Pop-Up April 3: Virtual Retreat Guest Mentioned in the Podcast Pre-order her new book Dear Paris: The Paris Letter Collections PicMonkey Canva Tracing Paper Uni-ball vision micro Insight Timer Previous Tranquility du Jour Interviews A Paris Year #402 Paris Letters #325 Find Our Guest Instagram Facebook Website Let's Connect Join our TDJ Insider's Facebook group. Share resources, get inspiration, make connections, be part of the online book club. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible and get your first book FREE. Receive weekly inbox love through Love Notes: invites, inspiration, and more. Browse my 6 Books and planner. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Shop seasonless, vegan, locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TDJ by Kimberly. Share a review on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, or Goodreads and you may hear it shared on the show. Deets on kimberlywilson.com/review. Techy To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes. New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411. Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released. Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast "automagically" on iOS or Android

Janice MacLeod is best known as a Paris artist and writer. She is the artist behind the Paris Letters subscription service and author of a memoir, also called Paris Letters. Before her life in Paris, she was a copywriter and creative director for top advertising agencies in Toronto and Los Angeles. When she saw burn out on the horizon, she devised an escape plan from corporate life. She saved up, pared down, and packed her bags for Europe. In Paris, she unpacked her bags in the Latin quarter after a charming butcher convinced her to stay. Her book chronicles her journey to Paris and the career she carved out for herself by creating a letter writing subscription service. Each month, she creates a watercolor scene of Paris, writes a letter on it and mails out copies to those who love fun mail. Her work has been featured in publications such as National Geographic Traveler, Flare, Business Insider, and the Huffington Post. Her subsequent book is an illustrated travel journal called A Paris Year, which takes the reader through a year of life in Paris.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/join/Laviecreative)

I catch up with artist and author Janice MacLeod to talk about her life changing journey in her New York Times best selling book Paris Letters.

As part of our Book Tourism series, we’re headed to France! Find out which books we turn to when we want to feel très chic. And of course, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week.   Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Episode 52 – Book Tourism: Southeast AsiaALA Midwinter ConferenceALA RUSA CODES Reading ListThe Passengers by John Marrs Ann’s picks: Paris Letters by Janice MacLeod– Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert– Daniel Craig filmography– Janice MacLeod’s Etsy shop Nana by Émile Zola– Moulin Rouge! (film)– Les Rougon-Macquart series by Émile Zola– The Ladies’ Paradise by Émile Zola– The Paradise (TV)– Germinal by Émile Zola– La Bête Humaine by Émile Zola The Provocative Colette by Annie Goetzinger– Colette (film)– Colette books– Claudine series by Colette– Gigi by Colette– Gigi (film) Halle’s picks: The Girl Who Reads on the Métro by Christine Féret-Fleury– Amélie (film) The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer– Love and Ruin by Paula McLain– The Paris Wife by Paula McLain Amour et Chocolat series by Laura Florand– The Chocolate Thief by Laura Florand What We’re Reading This Week: Ann: You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen (releases March 3)– The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen– An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen  Halle: Mr. Nobody by Catherine Steadman– Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman– Reese’s Book Club Well-Read on FacebookWell-Read on Twitter

On episode 24, Conversations with Melissa Bitz, Nicole and Ali talk to travel blogger, Melissa Bitz aka TravelingBitz from Banos, Ecuador to hear how things are going two weeks into her six month trip traveling the world. Melissa blogs about traveling solo while being a working professional and she has stepped up her game to travel and write full time for the next six months. This was a very exciting interview as you can hear car horns, children playing, and fireworks transporting you to the South American country of Ecuador.  On this episode, Melissa shares why she left her job and gave up her favorite apartment. She offers great advice for someone who is thinking of getting into the travel blog space and also about how to approach solo travel. Plus, she shares a very fresh #meltdownmoment from the road! When asked about inspirational books she recommends: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Traveler-Unpacking-Secrets-Vacations/dp/0190638982/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=happy+traveler+book&qid=1554995970&s=gateway&sr=8-1 (The Happy Traveler, by Jamie Kurtz) https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Letters-Janice-MacLeod/dp/1402288794/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=3527187829&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=paris+letter&qid=1554996087&s=gateway&sr=8-1 (Paris Letters, by Jamie MacLeod) https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness/dp/0762447699/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ASP2MMGSDI5B&keywords=you+are+a+badass+by+jen+sincero&qid=1554996233&s=gateway&sprefix=you+are+a+badass+by+%2Caps%2C1876&sr=8-1 (You are a Badass, By Jen Sincero) It was so fun and inspiring to talk with Melissa! You can follow her amazing journey here on her instagram https://www.instagram.com/travelingbitz/?hl=en (@travelingbitz) on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/travelingbitz (facebook.com/travelingbitz) and catch up on her latest posts to her blog https://www.travelingbitz.com/ (www.travelingbitz.com).

On this annual birthday episode of the Beautiful Writers Podcast, my wish is to give the gift of conversations you haven’t heard before. Fresh and (hopefully) profoundly helpful content to uplevel your writing experience. Today’s show makes my heart happy. It’s a collection of excerpts from industry superstars conducted over several years for the Beautiful Writers Group (my membership community, where this podcast was born and writers get all sorts of support for $25 a month). I’m elated to finally share some of my most cherished snippets of advice from our expert series interviews, today, free of charge. We start this birthday party off with the author of "Get It Done" and "Start Right Where You Are," Samantha Bennett (who now joins me every month to answer questions in our monthly Q & A calls). Sam is a creative genius with an enviable bedside manner. Meaning, she gives our members soulful, tear-jerking, butt-kicking advice they can’t get enough of. I have no doubt she will get you motivated and EXCITED about what you can and will achieve—in as little as 15 minutes a day. Next, Harrison Scott Key—winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor for his memoir "The World's Largest Man"—will make you laugh (and blush) with his insane stories. Nothing and no one in his life are off limits. Harrison's nearly unbelievable work ethic will either scare the hell out of you or renew your faith in scaling any publishing mountain. Warning: get earplugs for the kids! (Smiley.) The bestselling author of "Paris Letters" and "A Paris Year," Janice MacLeod, helps us say YES to our writing life over everything that doesn’t matter. She shares how she scripted every writer’s dream life by ditching the day job to travel the world—in do-able steps. Plus, I can almost guarantee you’ve never heard what she learned about the power bookstores have over your book covers. (Say, what?!) Arielle Ford, author of ten books (including her international bestseller "The Soulmate Secret") has the unique mindset of having been a literary agent and top book publicist (with 12, #1 NYT bestselling placements). Though grounded and practical, Arielle bleeds mystical. For this show, she shares her Secret Sauce for connecting with the Unified Field, where everything you want—in publishing and in everyday life—is already waiting for you. Tim Grahl, book marketing rockstar, is the author of "Your First 1000 Copies" and the recent, "Running Down a Dream" and helped five of his author clients hit the NYT bestseller’s list in the same week! In this conversation, Tim talks about how to put your best foot forward on Amazon.com (where 40-65% of books are sold)—which includes details of ramping up your author page and how to get those pesky 1-star reviews removed. Author Rhonda Britten, who has one of the most painful childhood stories imaginable, created a program to keep from taking her own life. Fearless Living has healed her and countless others and led to four books and an Emmy-winning role as a life coach for TV's "Starting Over." Rhonda is always coming up with new tricks and the one she shares here—a touching exercise for connecting deeply with your book—is one of the coolest tips I’ve ever heard. And finally, acclaimed YA novelist, Aditi Khorana--who was my guest co-host here last month with best-selling novelist Rosie Walsh--shares how her 1,000-word a day diet helps her be so prolific. Among other things in this excerpt, we talk about how to train your beautiful muse to show up and play full out. I wish I had time to share all of our BWG expert interviews with you here! But you can get immediate access to our full library (and other benefits of membership)at beautifulwritersgroup.com Welcome. I'm so happy you're here! xo

Creative Living with Jamie (episode 270): Interview with Janice MacLeod Discover what author and illustrator Janice MacLeod says is the multivitamin for your creative life! This practice led her from her job writing advertising copy to her life as an artist in Paris - and it's one you can start today! Janice MacLeod, the illustrator and the author of the New York Times best-selling book Paris Letters, was born in Canada and worked in advertising for many years until she decided to slip away from corporate drudgery and spend time abroad. During her time in Paris, she painted letters about her travels and mailed them to friends, who encouraged her to sell the personalized illustrated letters on Etsy. Since then, Janice has sent out thousands of letters to fans worldwide. She has also released a second Paris-themed book called A Paris Year, an illustrated journal of her life as an artist in Paris. Connect with Janice MacLeod Website: JaniceMacleod.com Etsy Shop: Janice MacLeod Studio Books: Paris Letters & A Paris Year Facebook:  Janice Macleod Remember, Janice has generously offered to give away a Paris letter to 3 lucky listeners! Listen in for how to win! The contest deadline is October 22, 2017. Connect with Jamie If you’ve been looking for a place to fill your creative well, to discover your creative self, to stretch your creative wings, Jamie Ridler Studios is here for you. Gain access to a treasure trove of inspiration and support for your creative heart when you join the studio. Website: Jamie Ridler Studios Classes: The Creative Living Academy Podcast: Creative Living with Jamie YouTube: Creative Living TV Facebook: @jamieridlerstudios Twitter: @starshyne Instagram: @starshyne Pinterest: @starshyne Shine a Light ~ Spread the Magic Whether this is the first episode that you've listened to or we've been hanging out for years, I am so glad that you're here.  I love knowing that we're hanging out in your studio, folding your laundry or that we're hanging out while you're walking your dog or going to work. Wherever you are and however you listen, I want you to know, I cherish you. And if you cherish this show, if it has been a blessing to your creative life, please spread the magic! Take a moment to leave a positive rating or review on iTunes. Share the podcast with your friends! You really can make a difference by shining a light on the show so that it can be found by other creative hearts just like you.  

A Paris Year with Janice MacLeod. In this week's edition of Tranquility du Jour, Janice shares the inspiration behind her new beautiful book, how life has changed since writing Paris Letters, her favorite spots in Paris, and kindly assists me in pronunciation {lots!}. Giveaway: leave a takeaway from this podcast in the comment section below by Friday, August 11 to enter to win a copy of Janice's new book!   Upcoming Events Writing in the Woods in West Virginia: October 27-29 Yoga, Mindfulness + Creativity in Costa Rica: February 17-24 Yoga + Art in West Virginia: May, 2018 TBA Featured Guest: Janice MacLeod-Lik I am the artist behind Paris Letters, a painted letter series sent out via snail mail to those who crave getting fun snail mail from the land of fromage, rosé  and lippy waiters. After a childhood in Canada that was just dysfunctional enough to make me funny, I became an advertising copywriter and eventually an associate creative director. Most of my time was spent in top agencies throughout the USA and Canada, because I’m kinda into fame. And modesty. I’m humble, too. And perfect. Paris Letters After 110 years of writing junk mail in advertising, I devised an exit strategy to finance my own sabbatical. My Shawshank Redemption, if you will. When I met my financial goal, I skipped town and traveled with nothing more than my suitcase and a small set of watercolors. Along the way, I painted letters about my travels and mailed them to friends. Enamored with this unique medium, I opened an online shop. Each month I create one painted letter, copy it, personalize it and mail it to hundreds of subscribers who are hungry for fun mail. While in Paris, I met the lovely Christophe, who built me a closet so I would finally unpack my suitcase. I’ve been an embarrassment to the French language ever since. We got hitched and hit the road. Now we’re hanging our hats in the Rocky Mountains. Books I wrote the New York Times best selling book Paris Letters (Sourcebooks, 2014), which is really a long-form version of this About page. But with more pictures. If Paris Letters is about BECOMING an artist in Paris, A Paris Year is about BEING an artist in Paris. Part memoir and part visual journey through the streets of modern-day Paris, France, A Paris Yearchronicles, day by day, my daily discoveries in the world’s most beautiful city. This is more than a diary or travel journal: it’s a detailed and colorful love letter to one of the most romantic and historically rich cities on earth. Before all this crazy Paris-themed goodness, I co-wrote two books: The Breakup Repair Kit (Conari Press, 2003) and The Dating Repair Kit (Conari Press, 2006). I have had airtime on TV shows such as Tyra Banks Show and Movie & A Makeover. I’ve also been featured in magazines such as Elle, National Geographic, Canadian Living, Canadian Family, Cosmopolitan, Chatelaine, Glamour, Flare, Psychologies, Huffington Post, The New York Times… whew… long list, Psychologies, Renegade Collective, Business Insider, and and and… the list continues. Tranquility du Jour Savvy Sources Find Janice Facebook Twitter Pinterest Etsy Books Blog Mentioned in Podcast La Cuisine Jardin des Plantes Mosque near Jardin des Plantes Janice's former interview on Tranquility du Jour Social Media Eye candy on Instagram Pin along with me on Pinterest Let’s connect on Facebook Follow moi on Twitter Watch via YouTube Tranquility Tips + Tools Shop slow locally-made, eco-friendly fashion: TranquiliT Browse my 5 Books New to Tranquility du Jour? Peruse the FAQs Tranquility-filled E-courses Download the Tranquility du Jour Podcast App: iPhone and Android Sign up for Love Notes and access Tranquil Treasures Read about my passion for animals Request Pen a review on iTunes and/or share this podcast via social media, s‘il vous plaît Pen a review of my books on Amazon or Goodreads. Techy To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes. New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411. Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released. Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to download the podcast "automagically" on iOS or Android.

Laura is a veteran book editor, publisher, literary agent and writer who has published many bestselling authors, including: Maria Shriver, Mary Tyler Moore, and Jodi Picoult. She began her 25-year career at Simon & Schuster, where she worked as an editor at three different imprints before moving to Putnam and then becoming the Editor-at-Large at Regan Books. She’s now a top agent at The Carol Mann Agency (and sold our recent interviewee Janice MacLeod—the NYT bestselling author of Paris Letters) and has gotten deals for many of Linda's clients. (They share the same birthday and almost always fall in love with the same projects!) We know you’re going to love hearing Laura's take on big book auctions; “Dream” vs. “Nightmare” author clients; the lucrative career of ghostwriting, and what it’s like to be a gal peddling other people’s dreams. Get access to more insider publishing knowledge, monthly coaching calls, and so much more, here : thebeautifulwritersgroup.com/ and for more great author interviews, follow the Beautiful Writers Podcast on Soundcloud!

Welcome to the 325th edition of Tranquility du Jour. Today's show features Janice MacLeod-Lik on Paris Letters. You'll learn about her small acts to save up/not spend $100 a day to travel, how her journey led her to living in Paris, and what she's up to now.   Pre-sale bonuses for the Tranquility du Jour Anthology ends tonight and includes:         Featured Guest: Janice MacLeod-Lik is the author of international bestselling travel memoir Paris Letters. With it, she has inspired thousands of people around the globe to fund their dreams by aiming to save $100 a day. She is also the artist behind a mail subscription service also called Paris Letters where she snail mails painted letters about life in Paris. Her blog has been named Blog of the Month in Canadian Living magazine and she has had airtime on TV shows such as Tyra Banks Show and Movie & A Makeover. She has also been featured in magazines such as Huffington Post, National Geographic, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Chatelaine, Glamour, Flare, Psychologies, Renegade Collective, and Business Insider.     Savvy Sources: Book: Seasonal online book club pick: Paris Letters Blog: janicemacleod.com Shop: etsy.com/shop/janiceartship Tranquility du Jour iPhone and Android app   Stay Au Courant: New? Peruse my FAQs. Join moi for a retreat, workshop, e-course, or seasonal podcast. Find moi on Goodreads. Connect on Facebook. Follow on Twitter.  View pics on Instagram @tranquilitydujour. Browse my books. Join the Tranquility du Jour weekly museletter. Read about my passion for pigs. Write a review on iTunes.   Techy: To listen, click on the player at the top of the post or click here to listen to older episodes. New to podcasting? Get more info at Podcast 411. Do you have iTunes? Click here and subscribe to the podcast to get the latest episode as released. Get the Tranquility du Jour apps to get the podcast automagically on iOS or Android.