A brief history of Carnival in Venice, almost 1000 years old.
Let the Good Times Roll! A Brief History of Venetian Carnival
Category: Historical Fiction
A Covid Christmas: Holiday Gift Ideas
Gift suggestions for a Covid holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Channukah, and stay safe!
My Historical Fiction Recommendations – Fall 2020
My topic historical fiction recommendations.
Making Progress on My New Novel Set in Renaissance Venice
Very exciting moment for me - I just finished the entire first (very rough) draft of my new novel!
It’s Not Just the Coronavirus: A History of Quarantining
Quarantining, a word with a rich and ancient history, is still relevant, and we would be wise to study the past to judiciously apply best practices and lessons to the present.
Never Forget: Reflections on the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz
Historical fiction is a great way to learn about the past but with empathy, allowing the reader to enter into the interior lives of the characters, for them to feel alive. Thus here are my suggestions of books to read to learn about a crucial period of history, the Holocaust.
Awesome Historical Fiction Recs to Kickstart Your Reading in 2020
Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and other books, lists his most awesome historical fiction recommendations.
