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…