Posts by Kimberly Sullivan
Padova’s stunning Piazza delle erbe & Piazza della frutta
My son’s track meets take me to some pretty spectacular locations. The indoor season in Italy is only in two Italian cities that have full indoor facilities: Ancona and Padova. I hadn’t been to the Venetian city of Padova in quite a few years, so I was thrilled when my son decided to do a…
Read MoreAround the (podcast) world in 80 days…
If you’re like me, you may grumble somewhat about many aspects of our modern world. Sometimes, I just want peace and quiet and can’t keep up with emails, Whatsapp messages, people Teaming or Skyping me when I’m in a Zoom meeting. You know the drill… But other times, I’m completely enamored by the wonders of…
Read MoreViews from on high – atop Prague’s Old Town Clock Tower
I was back in Prague, Czech Republic earlier this month. I lived here in this fairy tale city many years ago, and enjoy returning when I can. On this visit, quite a few years had gone by since my previous visit. The weather was a bit hit-and-miss during our stay here (par for the course…
Read MoreNew Kirkus Reviews editorial review for my short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful
I’m very pleased to receive a new editorial review for my upcoming short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful. This review comes from Kirkus Reviews. It means a lot to me. I’ve long wanted to publish a short story collection, and I’m so excited to have this one coming out in the world on…
Read MoreThe hairy deer of Columbus, Ohio
If you’ve visited Columbus, Ohio, chances are you’ve noticed the deer sculpture as you were crossing the Scioto River downtown. This playful buck was created by artist Terry Allen. It was installed in 2015 when the entire riverwalk and park underwent a major renovation, and it’s become a popular place to snap a photo and…
Read MoreNew Indies Today Recommended review for Drink Wine and Be Beautiful
Pleased to have received another editorial review, and especially a five-star recommended review, from Indies Today for my forthcoming short story collection. Drink Wine and Be Beautiful releases 26 May, and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Barnes & Noble and Kobo will follow soon. As an indie author, I’m always grateful for editorial…
Read MoreLazy beach days and dramatic sunsets in Florida’s panhandle
This past summer, my family and I were taking a cross-country trip in the US, and we wanted a few days of down time, with our older son joining us. And our (landlocked) son wanted some beach time. So, we decided on a few days in Florida’s panhandle. It was a great choice. We spent…
Read MoreMy March 2023 reads
Another month, another amazing pile of books… In March, I enjoyed a good mix of historical and contemporary novels that had me “traveling” from the chilly seaside of Devon in the UK to hectic suburban life in Canada and finally, to another beach journey – this one in sunny southern California. My “time travels” had…
Read MoreStopping of at the Marche’s Macerata
We visited Macerata on a beautiful January day, after having mistaken picturesque, nearby Recanati for Macerata. Macerata is a hill town town in the Marche region’s interior. Its population is a little over 40,000. Perched 315 meters from sea level, this town is about 30 km from the Adriatic coast. Mentions of Macerata date back…
Read MoreNew editorial review for Drink Wine and Be Beautiful
This week I received a lovely editorial review from The Feathered Quill reviews of my forthcoming short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful. Appreciated this thoughtful reading of my stories, and I am posting the full review below. To those of you on Net Galley who do love women’s fiction and short stories, please…
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