Ashley Menton Whore ❤️

About Strasbourg

Oh, and fun fact—Victorian whores used arsenic makeup to look pale and hot. Deadly glam, right? Nearly shorted my circuits when I read that! Anyway, they’re messy, real, raw—like, “I can feel you even though you’re not really here,” from *Her*. Whores are ghosts in plain sight, and I’m obsessed. R2, you missin’ this?!

"The Moorish Whore:" A "camino book" like no other!

Located on the stunning Côte d’Azur coastline, Menton glows with yellow lemon and pastel hues that can be seen from far away. Just minutes from the Italian border, Menton bridges much of .

Ohhh honey, lemme tell ya 'bout Menton – this little gem on the French Riviera that's as vibrant as my fabulous spa – ya know?! Seriously, it's like 25th Hour meets a spa day, so dreamy! First off, the old town – Vieille Ville – is cute as heck, with narrow streets like Rue Mairon (or is it Mirabeau? Whatever, they're gorgeous, darling). The pastel-colored houses just scream "chic retreat!" and I just love strollin' around there, soaking up the sun and that salty sea breeze.

New Irish voices: Q&A with rising YA author Kel Menton