My Books
Writing has always been a delightful task, as I deeply cherish words and am mesmerized by the wonders that can be evoked in a simple sentence. As a Language Specialist, for more than ten years, I focused on English and French translation, proofreading and copywriting, but I’ve come to realize that my truest passion in this field is to write creatively. Of course, that began long ago, when I was in my teens and so, I’m returning to my roots as it’s never too late to engage in a shift that will bring profound meaning and joy!
I began writing my first novel, Meringue, in my early twenties and it took me over ten years to put all the little pieces together to mold the story. Over time, the characters changed, the storyline changed, but ultimately it became what I always hoped it would be.
“Through my love for family, my passion for turning a house into a home and cooking wonderful meals, the novel Meringue was born. It’s about a family-owned restaurant that comes into existence after the discovery of an old, enchanted recipe for meringue by the famous seventeenth century chef, François Massialot. My inspiration was also influenced by memories of my grandmother pulling out her cookbooks to plan Sunday night dinners for the whole family. These meals were more often than not, nothing short of decadent feasts…”
I wrote my middle grade novel after being employed as an educator. In that inspiring environment, working with children everyday, I noticed a universal theme that I hoped to explore and that was the need to be seen and heard, and of course the need to belong. Lily E. Bloomfield’s Perfectly Imperfect Year, is about a young girl in fifth grade who wants nothing more than to fit in. The story spans over a year, during a difficult time in her life. But when Lily begins to see the world through a different lens, she begins to accept all the changes in her life and finally discovers the true meaning of friendship.
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Meringue: A Novel
On a wildly stormy night, in the small town of Lake Humphrey, June’s life was about to change forever. A series of events unravels with the disappearance of her husband, as a seventeenth century, enchanted cookbook comes to life in the attic of their old home. Drawn to the frayed pages of the leatherbound book, June finds herself whipping up a batch of divine meringues in the worst of times. Luckily, the airy, splendid puffs influence her to open a French-inspired café. As she bakes away her sorrows, the humble restaurant flourishes. But after years of baking meringues, June revamps the menu and retires the charmed concoction. Soon, the magic in the little café dwindles, conflict arises in the family, and another misfortune awakes with the arrival of an acclaimed chef. Infused with historical fragments and loads of French flavor, Meringue evokes hope and renewal in this irresistible tale about a cookbook inhabited by a spirit, and the alluring effect it has on a quaint, country village.
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Lily E. Bloomfield's Perfectly Imperfect Year: A Middle Grade Novel
Times are tough for spunky, ten-year-old, Lily Eleanor Bloomfield. Trying to gain popularity isn’t easy, and losing her only friend to the new girl while being humiliated on the first day of school is devastating.
Longing for friendship, Lily eventually turns to Henry Busby, a quiet and unadventurous kid, who prefers books to people.
Lily tries to pull Henry out of his shell and back into the world, but his distrust runs deep. When a sudden string of pranks harshly tests their friendship, Henry returns to the safety of his books and the library that has been his hideout for years. However, Lily isn’t willing to surrender to their school’s bullies, as she realizes that she too must come to terms with her own fears. No matter how uncomfortable things can become, Lily learns that standing up for what’s right is always the best thing to do.