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The Surprises of Writing a Novel
It’s a funny thing about novel writing – sometimes you realize connections between your fictional world and your real life only after the story is complete. That’s what happened to me with THE FORGOTTEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT, which launched on Aug. 21st. I found myself creating a wonderful character who serves as a substitute sister to…
Read MoreLife Is What We Make It
The day after my parents were married, their car soared off the road and landed upside-down in a ditch. I remember hearing this for the first time when I was about nine years old. I was in the kitchen with my mother, who was telling the story to a friend on the phone. My parents…
Read MoreTo London, To London, To Visit… My Editor!
How did you start the new year? I hope the beginning of 2024 delivered exactly what you were hoping for – whether that was a wonderful adventure, a heartwarming personal connection, a spark of joy or a moment of serenity—whatever you most desired! As for me, I started the year by crossing off something on…
Read MoreFinding the Words
Typically for an author, the two months leading up to a book launch are nothing short of thrilling. There are interviews to do, podcasts to record, swag to order, giveaways to host, and lots of excitement about sending your newest “book baby” into the world. Earlier this month I began crafting this month’s newsletter, fully anticipating…
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