Raphael in New York
I was fortunate to be in New York this spring soon after the Raphael: Sublime Poetry exhibition launched at the Metropolitan Musuem of Art. I’m a long-time Met member, and I had asked my son to wait for my visit so we could see it together. It was extremely crowded when we went, but it…
Read MoreNew Readers’ Favorite review for May Flowers at The Three Coins Inn
I’m always thrilled to receive new editorial reviews, so I was pleased to receive my latest from Readers’ Favorite for my latest novel, May Flowers at The Three Coins Inn. Appreciated this five-star review and, as a bit of a travel junkie myself, I’m pleased the reviewer felt my story transported her to Umbria. You…
Read MoreA mini Charles Bridge in Würzburg, Germany
This spring, I was in Würzburg, Germany for the first time, visiting a German uncle of mine who has moved there recently. This is a small town in Germany’s Bavaria region, along the Main River. There is so much to see in this town, but the old bridge crossing over the river is a must-see…
Read MoreMay Flowers at The Three Coins Inn launches today!
Yay! It’s publication for my latest novel, May Flowers at The Three Coins Inn. This is my third entry into my Three Coins series – but it can be read as a stand-alone. Glorious spring has arrived in Todi. Will friendship and hope blossom as well? A new set of guests arrive to find spring…
Read MoreHanging out at the Kaffeehaus Goldene Waage in Frankfurt
One of the fun aspects of visiting new destinations (or, in this case, revisiting destinations you haven’t returned to in years) is picking out what would be my favorite café were I to live there. Were I to live in Frankfurt, Germany, that would definitely be the Kaffeehaus Goldene Waage. After my son as I…
Read MoreNew Reader Views review for May Flowers at The Three Coins Inn
Thrilled to receive another great editorial review for my forthcoming novel, May Flowers at The Three Coins Inn – this time from Readers Views Reviews. I’m so pleased that my newset novel has been receiving impressive editorial reviews alongside early reader reviews. This is even better, because my new novel will be launching one week…
Read MoreMissed cherry blossom season in DC – but caught them in New York!
In a country as vast as America, you can take advantage of varying climates during your travels. On a recent stay in Washington, DC, I knew I wouldn’t hit peak cherry blossom season, but I didn’t realize high winds blew away all the pretty blossoms. I walked the entire stretch of the Tidal Basin, but…
Read MoreJoining the Book Tour for New Chapters on The French Riviera
Very pleased to join the book launch tour for author Jennifer Bohnet’s newest release, New Chapters on the French Riviera, through Rachel’s Random Resources. This was a fun novel as the temperatures are edging up, and you’re looking for some escapist reading, women’s fiction with a touch of romance, that will whisk you away to…
Read MoreNew Kirkus Reviews review for May Flowers at The Three Coins Inn
Always thrilled to receive excellent editorial reviews, but even better when it’s from Kirkus Reviews. I just received my latest editorial review for my upcoming novel. May Flowers at The Three Coins Inn, which is launching 8 May! A group of guests make meaningful connections and find unexpected opportunities while visiting an idyllic Italian inn.…
Read MoreSpectacular views from the top of Frankfurt’s Domturm
I’ve been to Frankfurt, Germany numerous times, but during my visit this past March, it was my first time venturing up the cathedral’s belltower – Domturm. I was with my hyper-fit sprinter/hurdler younger son, who tears up stairs without batting an eye. But, even with this “competition”, I held my own climbing an exhausting 328…
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