My May 2023 reads
May was another great reading month. I became a flight attendant flying from London to Paris, I enjoyed the competitiveness and complicated relations at a community swimming pool in the northern Virginia suburb of Washington, DC. Next, I traveled on to Poland to “party like it’s 1999”, following an art heist in the last days…
Read MoreFirst beach outing of the season – in Sperlonga
This spring has been odd. As my younger son, whose memory is far better than mine, reminds me, this spring is apparently like the spring of 2019. All rain and grey weather until almost June. This is unusual in Rome, but this was definitely the case this spring. That’s why I was so excited to…
Read MoreNew Midwest Book Reviews review for my collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful
It’s been one week since I’ve launched my first short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautful. While I’m pleased sales have been going well, I’m most excited that my work is getting into the hands of many new readers. And I love to hear what they think. I’m also thrileld to receive editorial reviews,…
Read MoreAtmospheric cemeteries … in Durham, England
I’ve already written about the northern English historic town of Durham. I enjoyed visiting this interesting town close to the Scottish border. I’ve already written about the Durham cathedral, climbing its belltower and walking around the historic center. When I was walking back and forth between town and the Historical Novel Society Conference at the Durham…
Read MoreHappy Launch Day for Drink Wine and Be Beautiful!
Launch Day is today! SO excited to launch my newest publication – and my first short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful. I have long loved writing short stories and am especially pleased to be releasing this first collection – stories of Italian women and expatriate women living in Italy. To celebrate my launch,…
Read MoreA stop-off in Sulphur Springs, Texas
Two summers ago, my younger son and I took a loooong US roadtrip. We had one long stretch from Memphis, Tennessee to outside of Dallas, Texas. When it became clear we weren’t going to get there until late, we decided to stop off for dinner and to stretch our legs – and did so in…
Read MoreExcited for new review and book award for Drink Wine!
Excited to have a new book review and book award from Literary Titan for my new short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful. Editorial reviews mean a lot to me, and this review for my new short story collection, and being a recipient of the Literary Titan Book Award, puts me in an excellent…
Read MoreLong, 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…
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