The Inspiration Behind SECRETS

I’ve always loved historical fiction, so I was thrilled to step into this genre over the course of the last year. SECRETS OF THE ITALIAN ISLAND, my new book launching May 11th, centers around two strong women: Mia, a 32-year-old single researcher living in in modern-day Long Island, and her grandmother, Italian-born Annalisa, who was…

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“People Who Do Things!”

I love podcasts — so I was especially thrilled to be invited to join the discussion for the latest episode of “People Who Do Things,” a thoughtful and always eye-opening look at creativity in all its forms. Please check out the whole series — I think you’ll enjoy it! https://tinyurl.com/56a95tx9

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Thanks, Batavia Library!

My mother was the assistant to the director of Syosset Library when I was growing up, so the library was my second home. I loved being around all the books and the people who read, shelved, and recommended them. I thought it was so special that I saw places few others could — like the…

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