Happy Italian Heritage Month! (and an announcement)

How do you celebrate your heritage? (Plus, a book announcement!)

The Odyssey: Hype and History

Are you as excited as I am to see the new Christopher Nolan film, The Odyssey? Let me know what you think!

Must-Read Books for Your Italian Vacation

Here are my top picks for historical fiction books to read on your next trip to Italy (or a staycation). Buona lettura!

Raphael at the Met: The Blockbuster Show Worth the Hype

I've just returned from the huge new Raphael exhibition, called Sublime Poetry, at the Met and all I have to say is WOW! Wow, wow, WOW! Read the post to see the beauty and mastery that caught my eye.

A Tribute to Raphael: Pilgrimage to His Art

If you will be in New York from now through June 28, run don't walk to the Met to see their massive Raphael exhibition and pay tribute to the Renaissance master!

New year, new novel, new survey!

Please fill out a quick reader survey! It may very much influence my finished manuscript and how and where it is published, as well as the direction of my newest work in progress. Thank you in advance!

Have a Merry Little Christmas…

Grief, beauty, and peace at the holidays.

Male Nuns, Misogynistic Kings, and Mother Cabrini

Research for my new novel sends me down some unusual rabbit holes.

Renaissance Recordings and New York Nonnas

As summer peaks, a recent trip to Manhattan's Little Italy put me in a nostalgic Italian-American state of mind. Plus, another podcast recording, perfect to listen to on an upcoming walk, drive, or flight!