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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 29 MIN

How Roberta Samuels Turned a Life Pivot into a Page-Turner

from Real Things Living · host Brigitte Cutshall

After a 30-year marriage ended, most people wouldn't buy a house alone in rural France. Roberta Samuels did and then wrote four books about it.Roberta is an author, painter, and lifelong Francophile who studied at the Sorbonne, led small-group tours through the hidden corners of France, and ultimately traded her old life for a medieval townhouse in the southwest. In this conversation with Brigitte Cutshall, Roberta shares how a COVID-era writing course unlocked a creative second act, why her mystery novels are packed with real-world issues like immigration and stolen art, and the one mindset shift every aspiring writer needs.3 Takeaways:(1) Reinvention is a choice.(2) The richest stories come from real life.(3) Start with patience, not perfection.Inspired by art, travel, and the courage to start over? Visit https://RobertaSamuels.com to explore her books and artwork, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Reach out. She'd love to hear from you.

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