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The French have a lovely saying about traveling: “Ça change les idées”. The direct translation in English would be “it changes your ideas,” but probably the closest translation would be, “it’s a change of pace”.

The morning sunshine, the early mists, the hills, and the abundant greenery. What’s not to love about Carmel? The place is magical.

Of course, I couldn’t go without taking my new kids’ book, Luna Needs a Miracle! I talked to just about everyone who would listen! Even a lovely couple who I can tell have been lifelong friends!

Friendship is Universal

They understood the magic of the unspoken. And, in their silence, I just know they supported my efforts to get the word out about this story. (They wouldn’t stop smiling when I shared the heartwarming story with them.)

My fiancee and I were charmed. It was nice to see the love eternal shared by my new friends in Carmel. Now, that I’m back in town, I look forward sharing with my friends what I learned in my travels.

(… Didn’t realized I’d been missed!) Nevertheless, it’s always nice to take a trip down memory lane. Creative Loafing in Atlanta had this little blurb about me, announcing my new book, Luna Needs a Miracle! and reminding me about my colorful and eventful past.

This little article is well-timed, given that the Marketing department with the self-publishing company I contracted insisted on pushing the religious angle on the book, when truly the intent of the book was not religious in scope–even if it did have a hint of religion in it, I still have a reputation to uphold. (More on that another time!)

Anyway, I was tickled to be in the Gossip column of this weekly newspaper–and it’s fun to surprise old friends after so many years. I even shared space with culinary peer, Chef Joel Antunes (who has also done the disappearing act. (Joel — We need to get together. LOL))!

… And It’s Not About Food!

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San Jose, Calif., June 22, 2009 – Surprising many of his family members, close friends and loyal customers, Chef Paul Luna announced last week the publication of a bilingual children’s book called, Luna Needs a Miracle!, a short story treating such issues as love and fear, family and friendship—not food or the food industry.

The author has pre-ordered the book at mass quantities to be able to offer it at a price significantly lower than the expected $31.99 retail price. Those who request the book directly from him by sending him an email at info@chefluna.com, or filling out the email form on his website, www.chefluna.com, will be offered the reduced rate while supplies last.

“Experiencing something radically different from what you know can be frightening, but it can also create a window of opportunity upon which you can take action with clarity and confidence,” said Luna, explaining the experience of the book’s character of the same name, who fears his first day at school because he does not speak or understand English. (more…)

Bilingual Luna Needs a Miracle! Recently Released. (Available for purchase online today!)

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San Jose, Calif., June 15, 2009 – Expressions of love and fear, family and friendship share common ground in their simplicity and universality. In Luna Needs a Miracle!, author Paul Luna explores some of the challenges and fears people encounter when learning something new and unknown. Written for adults to read to the children in their lives, the bilingual story, written in English and Spanish, provides a gateway for conversation—a safe space for expression.

“The fear associated with speaking different languages is really based on a lack of understanding. I hope this book helps forge understanding between parents and their children—children and the world,” says the author who chronicles the experience of a young boy, also named Luna, who speaks only Spanish and feels alone and fearful on his first day at a new school in a new country. (more…)