People Magazine: Can't Get to the 2024 Paris Olympics? Travel There with These Books (Exclusive) “Beautifully illustrated with the author's own sketches, this novel is for those who dream of a life richer and more fulfilling than the one they are living today.”

Simcoe Advocate: New York Times best seller returns to Norfolk

National Geographic: Best trip lit this winter.

Business Insider: How one woman saved enough to quit her job and move to Paris.

Huffington Post: Relax and let the journey unfold.

Elle: How letters from Paris led one Canadian to a new career (and created a fantastic Christmas gift idea for everyone).

Etsy: Quit your day job: The Paris Letters by JaniceArtShip.

The New Zealand Herald: Bonjour Sweet Paris.

The Toronto Star: Recent books of note.

Yahoo: "an inspiring travel memoir for those who dream of living life without burdens"

Publishers Weekly: "a sweet reminder of the joy found in learning to make your life one you really love."

New York Journal of Books: "MacLeod shows that with determination, focus, and the willingness to take risks, fairytales can actually come true."

Daily Mail.co.uk: "Janice MacLeod's travel memoir Paris Letters is like a gentle stroll through the City of Love."

Albany Times Union: "If you've ever wanted to step out of your life and into a more streamlined, romantic version, then pay attention, because Janice MacLeod will tell you how she did it."

Go Girl Finance: This woman saved enough money to quit her job and move to Paris.

Sydney Morning Herald: "Paris Letters would be one of those smug memoirs about change and renewal if it weren't so charming."

iVillage: 8 steps to leaving your job and finding happiness, by Janice MacLeod

Brazen Careerist: Create a Successful Business from your passion project with these 7 tips, by Janice MacLeod

Barnes & Noble: Bruce Springsteen made me a writer, by Janice MacLeod

Fodor's: An insider's guide to Paris, by Janice MacLeod

Bankrate: How to quit your day job

Match.com: 5 couples reveal "Our unlikely love story"

Elite Daily: Give up the "Brain Crack": You should focus on one idea before you come up with 100 more

Kirkus Reviews: "A romantic romp from Santa Monica to Paris with loads of advice on how to live minimally and take risks in life and love."

Lost in Cheeseland: Lindsey Tramuta, author of The New Paris, interviews Janice for her Franco File Friday segment

Jeannie Ology: After Paris: Following up with a bestselling author

Superbwoman Sundays at 7: Janet Neal interviews Janice MacLeod-Lik (video)

Juliet Madison: Interview with memoir author Janice MacLeod

Tavia Gilbert: A shift in focus (also the narrator of Paris Letters)

Write Meg: "If ever there were a book I’d love to climb inside, an author through whom I could live vicariously, it’s Janice MacLeod. And Paris Letters."

Design & Trend: 11 books that will inspire you to travel in 2014

Folkloriat: "Perfect for throwing in your weekender bag or reading on the patio while sipping un cafe... swoon."

A Fair Substitute for Heaven: "...a cute Amelie-type love story with a dashing butcher named Christophe.  You. Will. Die. It is the most perfect meet-cute-avec-language-barrier ever."

Prends une Pause: "It was marvelously delightful to read about Janice’s dream to buy herself a year long vacation and more so read all her little tricks (there’s even a whole list of them at the very end!)."

Susan Blumberg Kason: "The fibrous texture of the cover, the colorful drawings on the cover and inside the book, and the lovely story throughout the pages make for a lovely keepsake. This is one book I’m glad I didn’t buy on Kindle. The cover is that amazing!"

A Constant Reader: "This memoir is like the perfect café crème and croissant – heartwarming, light and indulgent."

Tranquility du Jour: "She has inspired thousands of people around the globe to fund their dreams by aiming to save $100 a day." (podcast)

Samantha Vérant: Seven questions with Janice MacLeod

Informed Style: "For lovers of Paris, lovers of dreams and lovers of love – I highly recommend Paris Letters... I loved this book."

Dear Author: "...her illustrated “Paris Letters” – is a dandy way to earn funds and one I would have never thought of. But it’s genius and a wonderful use of her creative writing and artistic talents."

Mina's Bookshelf: "...it features all the  alluring traits of a modern fairy-tale."

Informed Style: Gift giving — Janice MacLeod's Paris Letters

Carole's Chatter: "I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a cluttered life – it will make you think."

Sues Bent: "inspired me to try my hand at a bit of drawing once again."

Book Coasters: "The perfect prescription for transforming corporate drones into Francophiles."

Ivory Owl Reviews: "A Valentine to love, art and new beginnings, Paris Letters is for anyone who has ever dreamed of leaving it all behind."

God I love Paris, by Amy Thomas: " She’s talented, cool and loves Paris like the best of us."

Eat. Live. Write. Travel: "Paris Letters is truly an inspiring look at what can happen when we dare to create the life we want."

Have Tote Will Travel: "...makes me want to be more adventurous."

Mariana Cotromanes: "the author's voice is genuine and accessible."

American Cupcake Life: "The story is super adorable and even more sweet because it’s based on her real life."

My OBT (One Beautiful Thing): "You've got (snail) mail."

Davis Discussions: "What would you do to live an artist’s life in Paris? Or more importantly, what would you be willing to give up in order to live in one of the most romantic cities in the world? For author and world traveler Janice MacLeod, the answer was simple—everything."

So Kristin is Writing: "It was when I read Janice MacLeod-Lik’s comment on Facebook saying “Is there anything more gratifying than looking at your own pins? The answer: No.”

Pine Cones and Acorns: "...a wonderful, light read, perfect for a day at the beach or a plane ride to your summer holiday."

Kelley Writes Stuff: "...inspired me not only to visit Paris, Italy and Scotland again, but to start writing letters to my nearest and dearest and stop spending money frivolously."

Booksellers New Zealand: "A love story in the vein of Almost French and Lunch in Paris, Paris Letters is a joyful romp through the City of Light, and an inspiring look at what can happen when we dare to create the life we want."

Shelf Awareness: "MacLeod's finding her bliss gives everyone else hope that the impossible is anything but."

The Literary Lollipop: "MacLeod has a great, humorous, honest voice."

Farmgirl School: "a lovely tale about a young woman that sold everything she had, and took the leap to Paris."

Bedside Table Books: "...an inspiring tale of making dreams come true."

The French Village Diaries: "...a truly inspiring read and the first time a ‘life in France memoir has had me rummaging through my undies drawer, clearing out my cupboards and dabbing my eyes at the romance she found whilst sitting in a Parisian café."

Alive on the Shelves: "...an exquisite, jewel-like glimpse into Parisian daily life."

Dear Reader: Guest Columnist Janice MacLeod

My Book Chatter: "I was taken away on a daring trip of a lifetime."

I Prefer Paris: "Parisian of the month Janice MacLeod"

Just a Lil' Lost: "I absolutely fell in love with this memoir."

The Australian Bookshelf: "...the perfect mix of humour, wonder and an engaging voice that made Janice’s memoir so interesting."

A Bookish Affair: "This was a fun romp!"

I'd so rather be reading: "I loved this memoir!  I never wanted it to end."

Much, I'm sure like this lengthy list. Whew. If you've made it all the way to the end of this list, I'm not sure if I should congratulate you, apologize or make you a strong coffee. I put off this list for a year because:

1. super draining to create a long list

2. rather me me me... though the blog world is like that, me me me on a Press page is even more ME ME ME

3. this list isn't necessarily for you, but if you're writing a review or story on me, or you’re a publisher and want to find out if I’m worth it, then of course, click through the fodder to weave together your work/decisions. It's a nice place to find everything you need to get done what you need to do. Otherwise, contact me for an interview.