WELCOME
Carolyn Burke was born in Sydney, spent many years in Paris, and now lives in Santa Cruz, California. Her biographies of artists, expatriates, and travellers have been published in many countries. The most recent, No Regrets: The Life of Edith Piaf, is considered the definitive life of the chanteuse.
ABOUT NO REGRETS
The beloved French singer comes to life in this enthralling biography, which captures Piaf's charismatic appeal along with the time and place that gave rise to her career. The Sunday Express (U.K.) writes: "No Regrets pays Piaf the supreme compliment of coming from both the heart and head of its author."
2013, the fiftieth anniversary of Piaf's death, will see tributes from artists around the world; Burke is collaborating with singers on programs that transmit the singer's joie de vivre; Editions Bartillat will publish No Regrets in French.
NEWS AND RECENT EVENTS
Fall 2012. Praise for No Regrets in 
Fall 2012. Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco: Carolyn's KRCB interview at the "Man Ray/Lee Miller" exhibition. 
Spring 2012. Rubin Museum, New York City: Carolyn took part in the U.S. Postal Service ceremonies to launch the Edith Piaf commemorative U.S. postage stamp.
Spring 2012. City Lights Books/Litquake, San Francisco: Carolyn presented an evening of words and music at Tosca Café celebrating the life of Edith Piaf, with chanteuse Betty Roi. 
Spring 2012. BBC Radio 4, "Soul Music," London: Carolyn interviewed for feature on Piaf's iconic song, "Non, je ne regrette rien."