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Carolyn Moncel

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Railway Confessions is a Finalist in the 2012 Global eBook Award's Short Story Category.

Carolyn Moncel is the author of two books: Encounters in Paris - A Collection of Short Stories and 5 Reasons to Leave a Lover - A Novella and Other Short Stories. After moving from Chicago, her hometown, in 2002, she spent five years living in Paris. She currently resides in Lausanne, Switzerland with her husband and two daughters. Her next project, tentatively entitled Nearly Lost You will be a young adult novel co-written with her daughter and will debut in fall 2012.
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Carolyn Moncel I don't necessarily dream of becoming a New York Times bestseller, but I would like to be known and respected by peers in the genre of my choice. I am…moreI don't necessarily dream of becoming a New York Times bestseller, but I would like to be known and respected by peers in the genre of my choice. I am thinking of author Alice Munro for example. No one denies that she is an outstanding short story writer and if I earned half the recognition that she has garnered in her career, I would be thrilled yet humbled.(less)
Carolyn Moncel Sometimes, but I'm most inspired by just observing the world around me. Dreams have turned into stories. However, one of my favorite stories was inspi…moreSometimes, but I'm most inspired by just observing the world around me. Dreams have turned into stories. However, one of my favorite stories was inspired by listening to a married couple fight in a cafe. :)(less)
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“Having the courage to say the truth, unabashedly, is the hardest part of writing.”
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“Children and pets are collateral damage in love relationships at war.”
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Lawrence Hello Carolyn, Thank you for accepting my friendship into your circle of friends.


Carolyn Moncel Tanja wrote: "Hi Carolyn! The first volume of my novel 'Winged Acoustic' is free for another 28 days!! I'm looking for honest reviews on my work, so please if you could be so kind to buy my novel for abseloustly..."

Hi Tanja, it would be my pleasure to read and review it!


Carolyn Moncel Hi Gary, nice to meet you and congratulations on publishing your latest book. I'll be sure to check it out and thanks for the friend invitation! Carolyn


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Gary Revel THANK YOU FOR THE ADD CAROLYN

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Carolyn Moncel You go lady!!!! That is wonderful! Yep, you could learn three languages here. French, German, and Italian three of the four official languages here in Switzerland.


Carolyn Moncel Honestly, I envy you guys! Sometimes I really miss being back home in the States! lol


Carolyn Moncel Oh you had a good time!!!' lol. It's great you got a chance to travel around. It's hard to see everything in one trip. All that time I spent there still so much I didn't get a chance to see but I visit when I can.

My kids speak French and English fluently. They are learning German and Italian in school now. If I could keep up that would be great! lol.

Thanks for adding 5 Reasons to your reading list. I appreciate it. You can read both books now as a free Ebook on Smashwords.com until July 31st! Code SSWSF.


Carolyn Moncel Cool! I'm glad you liked it! How long ago were you in Paris? I lived there for five years. I didn't like it at first but once I got used to it, I was fine. I knew the city better than my husband. lol. But I like Switzerland too. It's an easier place to raise kids I guess. :-)


Carolyn Moncel Nice to meet you Melita!


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