Scenes from Raphael in Rome

Paying homage to Raphael in Rome 502 years after his death.

Scenes from “The Virgins of Venice”

Enjoy scenes from my forthcoming novel, The Virgins of Venice.

Summer Reading Suggestions

Ten books I've read over the last nine months and would highly recommend to keep your brain engaged and traveling, even if you don't set foot outside your hometown.

Feminist, Fiftyish, and Fabulous: Me??

I recently had the pleasure of recording an episode of Feminist, Fiftyish, and Fabulous on station CJSF 90.1 FM out of Vancouver with lovely host Robin Eriksson. To listen, just click here. Thank you for having me on, and thank you for listening!

I Love Paris – Anytime

A review of Paris in Ruins and a Q&A with the author M.K. Tod, who also writes the A Writer of History blog.

Let the Good Times Roll! A Brief History of Venetian Carnival

A brief history of Carnival in Venice, almost 1000 years old.

My Historical Fiction Recommendations – Fall 2020

My topic historical fiction recommendations.

Raphael: Painter in Rome – Novel review and Q&A with author

Read a review of the new novel Raphael: Painter in Rome and an interview with the author, Stephanie Storey

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!

Raphael for the Holidays: A Gift Guide

It’s that time of year to put out holiday gift lists. Everyone has suggestions and often a focus, and mine is no different: Gifts related to everyone’s favorite painter, Raphael!