Many readers have asked: Why did you switch genres from romantic comedy to crime? What inspired the switch?
The Taste of Datura Book Cover
Read about THE TASTE OF DATURA book cover art inspiration and design.
Book Three: Title Reveal
Datura stramonium, also known as jimson weed, is a poisonous plant that belongs to the deadly nightshade family.
Distinguished Favorite — Crime Fiction
PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE INDIE-AUTHOR LORENZO PETRUZZIELLO RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION THROUGH THE 2021 NYC BIG BOOK AWARD®! [Boston, MA | November 2021] – The NYC Big Book Award recognized A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE – a noir-inspired caper by indie-author Lorenzo Petruzziello…
A Poisonous Escape
Of course, I had to include a tiki-style drink to my novel collection of cocktails. A Poisonous Escape is a delicious concoction I imagine would be served at the Poison Ivy tiki bar scene in A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE. It’s probably…
Bird Club Daiquiri
This daiquiri twist is another cocktail inspired by my book A MISTAKE INCOMPLETE. I wanted to create a cocktail that could be found on the menu of the birdcage-inspired bar to where Elena leads the crew early on in the…
We Were Never Together
For this cocktail, I was inspired by my first novel THE LOVE FOOL. This recipe was featured in the book club edition of THE LOVE FOOL, and in the summer 2020 issue of Sip the Magazine. The color of this…
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…
Reading List: Autumn 2019
When autumn creeps in, I like to dive into a good mystery. Below are some recommendations for mystery stories that are both rich and creative. My Italian language recommendation is set in 1950’s Milan, and I liked the use of…
Reading List: Summer 2019
Listed below is my recommended reading for Summer 2019. The following books focus on historical fiction, non-fiction, and the life of a hitman. And my recommendation for Italian language readers. Each story is sure to keep your mind busy as…
The Man With The Bow Tie
This is true account of an event that happened on a short flight years ago. I was at the boarding gate, waiting for the airline employees to call out my name from the standby list. The time between each name…