Stopping of at the Marche’s Macerata

Macerata, Marche, Italy/ Kimberly Sullivan

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…

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New editorial review for Drink Wine and Be Beautiful

Drink Wine and Be Beautiful cover

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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Florence’s majestic Piazza della Signoria

Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy / Kimberly Sullivan

Florence’s Piazza della Signoria has been the heart of Florence’s political and urban life for centuries, and any tourist should ensure their walk in the city takes them to this busltling square. Building on the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence’s Town Hall, was completed in 1332. The belltower used to warn Florentines of fires, invaders – or…

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Working on my next dual timeline historical/contemporary novel

Currently, I’m busy preparing for the release of my new short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful, launching in May. But behind the scenes, I’m also preparing my next project – a dual timeline contemporary/historical taking place in modern and 1890s Rome. The photo below is from my celebration when I finished my first…

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Florence’s picturesque Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio, Florence, Italy / Kimberly Sullivan

I had a wonderful day visiting Florence when my older son was back home for the Christmas holidays. With the high speed train, it’s only a short journey from Rome, and we lucked out with a January day of bright blue skies and remarkably warm sun. We had a great day walking for miles and…

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My very first shiny badge for Drink Wine and Be Beautiful

Readers' Favorite Review badge

I am so excited to have my first short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful, releasing 26 May. To prepare for that release, I currently have my collection up on NetGalley (if you are on NetGalley, please consider requesting!), awaiting reader reviews, and I also have it out for editorial reviews. Pleased to have…

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Touring Galveston’s Bishop’s Palace

Galveston, Texas / Kimberly Sullivan

Last week I wrote about our holiday in fabulous Galveston island, Texas. Since we were biking all over the island, we were passing thense impressive turn of the century show homes each day. The Bishop’s Palace had the most convenient opening hours, without need for an appointment, so this worked well for our schedule.  …

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Shiny new badge for my In the Shadow of The Apennines

In The Shadow of The Apennines medal

Excited for my newest, pretty badge for my latest novel, In The Shadow of The Apennines. It’s been five months since my novel was released – but pleased to still be gathering reviews and comments from readers. Thanks so much for reading! If you read and enjoyed my novel – please, please do leave a…

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Island living in Galveston, Texas

Galveston, Texas / Kimberly Sullivan

I’ve already written about the wonderful, historic Galvez Resort and Spa. My younger son and I stayed here during a driving holiday two summers ago. Our visit to Texas’ Galveston island was an idyllic holiday for us. We had been driving long distances (and had a long drive back), so we were thrilled to park…

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Drink Wine and Be Beautiful now on NetGalley!

Drink Wine and Be Beautiful visual NetGalley

I am ALWAYS super excited to get my work up on NetGalley – my fourth so far! But, I have to admit, I’m especially proud of my latest. I adore short stories, and for so long I have wanted to publish a short story collection. I am so, so pleased to have finally taken the…

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