[Rome 2017] – My hunt for modern Italian cocktail culture took me outside of Rome’s city center to the Pigneto neighborhood. Once a rough working-class neighborhood, Pigneto has welcomed young tattooed individuals bringing in new locales along the area’s main…
Round 1 has begun: Copy Edits
Hey all, So I’ve officially started round 1 of the book production process. Earlier this week, I received the style sheet and editing notes from my assigned copy editor, Pam. I’ve started going through the notes last night and they…
Rediscovering Milano – November 2017
Hello Readers! My next Instagram and blog series will be: MILANO. It’s official: I’ve been planning my itinerary and locales to visit for quite some time. And now my airline tickets are booked. The mission: Discover the aperitivo cocktail culture…
6 Struggles and Solutions For Writing in Your Spare Time
I wrote this specific piece for all of you part-time writers out there also struggling in this venture. You’re not alone. Below are six specific struggles I found while trying to write, and some solutions to those struggles. I hope…
Milan For Inspiration
Those who follow my posts regularly will know that I have started writing a new story; which as of now is also set in Italy. At the moment, I have my characters bouncing about Milan. I chose Milan as a…
RECIPE: Strawberry & Honey Overnight Oats
I kept seeing overnight oats everywhere; hearing about them a lot; then, finally had a taste. They are truly a deliciously satisfying treat, with such a wonderful texture. At first glance, I thought making these would be a chore, but…