Marty Almquist

I'd Rather Be in Paris

A Blog Celebrating the Parisian Lifestyle
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A photo collage of Parisian food, landmarks, and lifestyle by American author Marty Almquist.
A photo collage of Parisian food, landmarks, and lifestyle by American author Marty Almquist.
A photo collage of Parisian food, landmarks, and lifestyle by American author Marty Almquist.
A photo of the author Marty Alquist as she explores the streets of Paris, France.

Hello from Marty!

My name is Marty Almquist. I am an author based in Washington, DC, and Paris. Join me as I explore this incredible city and share the inspiring local places that Paris has to offer.
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I enjoy writing about the hidden gems, local experiences, and cultural nuances that make Paris unique.
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An imagined scene from a french cooking class in Marty's latest novel called You Never Knew Me.
The book cover for You Never Knew Me by Marty Almquist.

My Latest Novel

You Never Knew Me – Available Now
Jane is looking forward to discussing the future with her husband now that their daughter has left to start her own life, but instead of the evening marking the beginning of a new chapter together, Jane finds herself traveling alone–stunned, angry and hurt.

Now that Jane's in Paris, it feels like it's where she's meant to be, the city drawing her in just as it did the last time she lived there. She meets Veronique and Fiona by chance in a one-day cooking class, and they turn to each other in the next days and weeks as they each search for answers.

Will they make the right choices, even if doing so may hurt those they love?

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