It’s that time of year again, and I’ve picked the elderflowers and made my syrup. There’s nothing like elderflower syrup to quench your thirst. It’s been pretty cold in Italy lately, but today we have a high 29°Celcius, 84°F today. I haven’t posted much this month. I’ve been pretty busy trying to organize my book […]

I had the pleasure of personally meeting Vivian Kirkfield at the Bologna Book Fair. She shared tips and tricks about the publishing business with me. I left the fair inspired and confident, ready to submit my work to agents and publishers.

I spent last week cuddling and playing with my grandson in Sardinia. I accompanied my future daughter in law to her home town in  Muros, Sardinia. We spent the week hopping from one restaurant to the other for quotes and menus for the wedding reception. My son has been living with her for five years, […]

2019 will be a very challenging year for me. I jotted down a few things I want to accomplish next year while working full-time. Finish two picture book dummies with the help of a new course I’m following with Mark Mitchell – Marks & Splashes. Bring my grandson to swimming lessons and take advantage of […]

‘Ognissanti’ (All Saints) is celebrated in Italy after Halloween on the 1st of November. On the 2nd of November, the day is dedicated to the dead. Families and friends gather to pray for and remember family and friends who have passed away. ‘ I morti’  (Day of the dead) People visit the cemeteries days before […]