Erin Byrne captures the essence of France through unique and authentic experiences in Wings: Gifts of Art, Life, and Travel in France, her collection of stories about travel in one of the world's most alluring countries. Some or her experiences come through serendipity, others via good fortune, still others by accident. But each time, Erin takes the experience, digs deeper, and discovers meaning from it. This book is about the gifts we all glean from our travels, and will inspire readers to unwrap their own images and impressions in a new way.

Erin's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Everywhere magazine, World Hum, Travelers' Tales Best Travel Writing anthologies, and Crab Creek Review. She also leads writing workshops around the globe.