Posts by Kimberly Sullivan
Long, lovely walks around Durham, England
I had a fabulous time on my first visit to Durham, England last September for the Historical Novel Society Conference. What a lovely, historical city. It was so much fun to explore, and perfect for lovely walks in that balmy, early September weather. I’ve already written about the spectacular Durham Cathedral and the (exhausting) climb…
Read MoreAuthor interview and new book launch for Gabi Coatsworth
I’m so pleased to be able to welcome to my blog fellow Women’s Fiction Writer Association author Gabi Coatsworth. Gabi is a Connecticut-based author, who made her way to New England by way of the United Kingdom. She came to work, stayed for love, and has been trying to figure the country out ever since.…
Read MoreEnjoying the Amalfi Coast – from our car
We were in Salerno, a town in Campania, just below the Amalfi coast during the long May 1st weekend. My younger son had a track race there and we enjoyed exploring the seaside town. Since my son had never been to the Amalfi coast, he asked if we could have a”quick stop off” to see…
Read MoreMy April 2023 reads
April was another month of great reads. Of my five novesl, three were NetGalley reads. Three were also new-to-me authors. My April reads had me lounging on a California beach, fixing up an historical home. Next I journeyed to medieval France and an adventurous journey to escape the bread guild. Following that, I was…
Read MorePadova’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…
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