Enjoy scenes from my forthcoming novel, The Virgins of Venice.
Tag: Venice
It’s official: New novel coming out this fall!
I am thrilled to officially announce that my new novel (and my first solo book), The Virgins of Venice, will be published by HarperCollins Canada in November 2022!
Women in history: Balance between past and present
How can we make women of the past relatable to the modern-day reader in fiction? On Sunday February 6, 2022, Mary (M.K. Tod) and I discuss this very issue in our session Women in History at the The History Quill's Writers Convention 2022. You can access and download our presentation right here: women-in-history-gina-buonaguro-and-mk-tod-1-1Download We discuss … Continue reading Women in history: Balance between past and present
I need help! Take my title poll
I'm working on revising my new novel and am having trouble settling on a title. Thus, I need your help! Please take my poll to help me decide.
Happy 1600th Birthday, Venice!
Celebrating Venice's 1600th birthday.
Let the Good Times Roll! A Brief History of Venetian Carnival
A brief history of Carnival in Venice, almost 1000 years old.
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.
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!
Venice Dispatch: Abnormal Acqua Alta?
Will Venice experience more - and worse - acqua altas in the future?