This post is dedicated to aspiring writers, and to readers, interested in knowing how long it takes and steps taken in writing a book. Below is a status timeline for my forthcoming novel A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE, from concept to print….
Aperitivo: La Bicicletta
Picture it: Italy. Small local bar. Late afternoon. Old men playing cards, discussing politics, and arguing over who-knows-what, all while sipping a ruby red Bicicletta. I won’t be going to Italy this summer, so I’ve been enjoying my aperitivo time…
Book Cover Reveal
And here it is, folks! The official book cover to my upcoming, second novel A Mistake Incomplete. Being that this new story is inspired by noir books and classic film, I asked the designer to channel renown graphic artist Saul…
Fettuccine with Pistachio Pesto
I discovered this recipe in La Cucina Italiana, and made slight adaptations based on ingredients I had on hand. Many have been asking me to share or translate the recipe. So, here it is. What’s interesting about the pistachio mixture…
Linguine con Erbe Aromatiche
This simple dish is great for late spring and all summer, when fresh garden herbs are in abundance. Erbe aromatiche, meaning aromatic herbs, is star of this simple dish. The recipe is very easy and versatile, not requiring exact measurements…
Beta Readers: Tips
I just heard from a beta reader with feedback on the first quarter of my new unreleased novel A Mistake Incomplete. She offered exciting comments with detailed critiques; which fires up my inspiration. This is when a writer knows they…
The Love Fool (Book Club Edition)
A new edition of my first novel The Love Fool: A Rome-antic Comedy is coming 10 August 2020! No, there will be no changes to the original story. With a focus on book clubs, this new edition of The Love…
Sipping at the Algonquin
The Algonquin cocktail brings me back to that time in the mid-90s when I had the pleasure of staying at the famous Algonquin hotel in New York City. I was having drinks in the lobby with a view of the…
My New Writer’s Notebook is Empty
My new writer’s notebook (purchased on March 19) is back on my coffee table. I try to always keep it in eyesight to remind me jot down ideas on potential new stories. It was still empty. Although I’ve started to…
Coconut Margarita
I’m setting up my home bar menu – this is a menu that I will offer guests when they come to visit me. I’m just preparing for some much needed socializing for after this devastating global pandemic has been sorted….
Skillet Gnocchi
This is a basic recipe you can use with any vegetable, really. I make this for a quick lunch or dinner. TIPS: Look for potato gnocchi in the refrigerator section of your grocery store. In fact, some packets actually say…
Announcing: A Mistake Incomplete
My second novel will be titled A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE and it is now a completed first draft! It’s true! I’ve finally been able to complete draft one of my second novel, A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE. I’ve created a page for this…