Books and Films
Sarah's Vignettes: The Path to the Sea by Liz Fenwick
Sarah Swan just loves to read books, books and more books and takes time out to share her reviews with The Riviera Woman. This time Sarah has chosen to feature: The Path to the Sea by Liz Fenwick. Read more
Books and Films
Maureen Emerson: Riviera Dreaming
Maureen Emerson has written her biography titled 'Riviera Dreaming - Love and War on the Côte d’Azur, and is to be published in April. Read more
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Exclusive! Ibrahim: Destiny’s Child
In March, Melissa Roen was asked by a volunteer at Caritas Ventimiglia if she would transcribe young asylum seekers’ stories, whose motives for seeking refuge in Europe are, often times, misunderstood. This month in the second of our true stories Melissa meets Ibrahim... Read more
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Exclusive! Alfred’s Story: A Most Unfortunate Son
In March, Melissa Roen was asked by a volunteer at Caritas Ventimiglia if she would transcribe young asylum seekers’ stories, whose motives for seeking refuge in Europe are, often times, misunderstood. Melissa meets Alfred... This true story is moving and beautiful... Read more
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Dystopian Prophecy: Can fiction become reality?
At first glance, the idea that dystopian fiction can be a form of prophecy may seem preposterous--or at best, presumptuous... Award winning author Melissa Roen explores the possibility of how present global situations are resembling certain pages of George Orwell's 1984. Read more
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Unsung heroes: The faces of the refugee crisis
Independant author Melissa Roen heads to Ventimiglia to witness first hand the work being done at the refugee centre. Even through the difficult situation, Melissa encountered a great deal of love and compassion. Read more
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Sexy Beasts and Beautiful Creatures: How to write a sizzling sexual scenario
Melissa Roen author of Last Call For Caviar and its sequel Maya Rising has shared many of her experiences as an independent writer. This month Melissa reveals and describes the process of how to create a sex scene in print... Read more
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Win Melissa Roen's award winning two book series
For the past few months The Riviera Woman has been delighted to feature American author Melissa Roen. Her 2 books: Last Call For Caviar and its sequel Maya Rising have been causing rather a buzz with The Riviera Woman readers. This is your chance to win both books in our competition: Win Now
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Melissa Roen Reflects... Satire, Shakespeare, Another US Election.
Melissa Roen, indie publishing American author of 'Last Call for Caviar' and 'Maya Rising' reflects life and reviews the present global situation with the upcoming political saga in the USA.... Read more