Posts Tagged ‘Rome’
The glory of Rome’s Mercati di Traiano
If you’ve ever been to Rome, it’s doubtful you’ve missed the Roman Forum – stretching from the Colosseum to the Piazza Venezia. The Italian word for the Roman Forum is Fori imperiali, which is Imperial Fora – this is because their are multiple fora, each created by a different emperor. The Mercati di Traiano or…
Read MoreSeeking a ghostly tale for Halloween? Rome’s Last Noble Palace (on sale)
Happy Halloween! ‘Tis the ghostly season, and I hope you have spooky reading to accompany you this holiday season. My Rome’s Last Noble Palace is on sale: Two women. Two different centuries. One attic room My dual timeline novel set in Rome of 1896 and near present is having a 99 cent BookBub promotion on Sunday…
Read MoreSanta Maria Maggiore – The Papal Basilica where Pope Francis is buried
With the recent death of Pope Francis and his decision to be buried not in the Vatican, but at Santa Maria Maggiore, it seemed like a good time to spotlight this impressive basilica. Santa Maria Maggiore is one of Rome’s four papal basilicas. The others are Saint Peter’s, Saint John Lateran and Saint Paul Without…
Read MoreVisiting Via Tasso’s Nazi Prison Museum in Rome
Recently, I visited for the first time Rome’s Museo Storico della Liberazione (Liberation Historical Museum). During WWII, the Germans occupied Rome between September 1943 and June 1944. During that time, the SS headquarters on Via Tasso served as a prison, interrogation facilities and the place where prisoners were tortured and killed. During that time, being…
Read MoreMidwest Review editorial review for Rome’s Last Noble Palace
I’m always thrilled to get a good editorial review from the excellent Midwest Book Review. Here, below is the full review that went live on their site this month, for my newest release, Rome’s Last Noble Palace: Rome’s Last Noble Palace follows the lives of two different women who live in different centuries. There’s 1896…
Read MoreLaunch day for Rome’s Last Noble Palace!
So very excited! It’s finally here – not just St Nicholas’ day, but also launch day for my latest novel, Rome’s Last Noble Palace. I so loved bringing this dual time line story set in modern-day and 1890s Rome to life, and I hope you’ll enjoy the intertwined stories of Sophie and Isabelle. I have…
Read MoreRome’s Last Noble Palace is a Historical Fiction Company Highly Recommended 5-star review
As launch day approaches, excited to receive another strong editorial review for my Rome’s Last Noble Palace. This latest is from the Historical Fiction Company, who awarded my dual timeline novel a Highly-Recommended 5-star award. Here’s what they have to say: Reaching Out Across Time – an Editorial Review of “Rome’s Last Noble Palace” SUNLIGHT…
Read MoreSurrounded by masterpieces in Rome’s Barberini Gallery
As frequent visitors to Italy may know, the first Sunday of the month means free museum access for some museums. We always take advantage of this for getting back to favorites. On a recent visit, my husband and I returned to the Barberini Gallery. We’ve both been many times over the years, but it had…
Read MoreNew Five-Star editorial review for Rome’s Last Noble Palace from Readers’ Favorite
Excited to get another editorial review for my new novel, Rome’s Last Noble Palace, which will be released 6 December. What a treat to have received a Five-Star review from Readers’ Favorite Reviews. You can see the full review here below: Rome’s Last Noble Palace by Kimberly Sullivan is a compelling tale of two women,…
Read MoreMy new novel, Rome’s Last Noble Palace, is available for request on NetGalley
It’s October now, which means we’re much closer to Halloween and the haunting season. So it’s the perfect time to announce my upcoming novel is now up and avaiable for request at NetGalley. Unlike my earlier novels, this story has a ghostly element … so may be worth a pre-Halloween read! I am very excited…
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