Award-winning novelist
Award-winning novelist Rebecca Rosenberg
Champagne geek, lavender farmer and award-winning author of historical novels
Rebecca Rosenberg fell in love with méthode champenoise in Sonoma, California, where she lives on a lavender farm with her family. She and her husband founded Sonoma Lavender, the country's largest lavender company. (See Sonoma Lavender article in the New York Times.) Her book Lavender Fields of America was published in 2012 and a new edition in 2022.
Rebecca has pursued decades of delicious research in the wine caves and cellars of France and California. She is a champagne historian, tour guide and champagne cocktail creator for Breathless Wines, also a speaker for the National Women's History Alliance.
Champagne Widows Novels
Rebecca discovered the real-life widows who made champagne a world-wide phenomenon, and the award-winning novelist knew she'd dedicate years to telling their stories. These remarkable women include Veuve Clicquot, Madame Pommery and Lily Bollinger.
Her other gold medal award-winning novels include The Secret Life of Mrs. London and Gold Digger, the Remarkable Baby Doe Tabor.
Rebecca & Gary Rosenberg in their Sonoma Valley lavender field
Jack London Gala with Sonoma friends
Speaking Testimonials for award-winning novelist Rebecca Rosenberg
"The Secret Life of Mrs. London was a really awesome and one-of-a-kind event. The author went above and beyond to make this a unique experience and a great book launch. Rebecca dressed according to the time period, and gave a great presentation about the story of the Londons and Houdinis.
"We had a full house with over 100 people. They were amazed and impressed to see such an event taking place at our bookstore. It was a night to remember! The Secret Life of Mrs. London has been in our best seller and recommended list. It constantly receives great reviews from our customers and the public." — Leo Bacquero, Copperfields events
"Rebecca presented at the Sonoma Valley Authors Festival and did an excellent job. Her command of the history of Jack London, Charmian and Houdini brought their stories to life. Rebecca's enthusiasm and her ability to weave the facts into a compelling novel kept the audience engaged and asking questions." — R. David Freeman, Co-Founder, Sonoma Valley Authors Festival
"Rebecca is an engaging, intuitive storyteller. She has an instinct for showing the heroes in human drama. The Secret Life of Mrs. London was our best-selling fiction novel for over four weeks! The response to our Reader's Book Event with her was incredible. Can't wait for the next one!" — Rosie Lee, Reader's Books
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