Preorder The Virgins of Venice!

My new historical novel set in Renaissance Italy, The Virgins of Venice, is available for preorder now! Perhaps a gift for the reader, history lover, Italophile, or future Venice traveler on your holiday list?

Happy San Martino Day!

November 11 is the Feast of San Martino. Who was he?

The Virgins of Venice book trailer!

I hope you enjoy The Virgins of Venice book trailer!

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.

Good Friday: Raphael’s birthday and deathday

My annual commemoration of the day Raphael was born and died.

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.

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!