Why Tuscany?
People often ask me why I decided to write a novel about Tuscany. It’s a good question and not easy to answer. […]
Ask for Help—And Don’t Be Surprised When You Get More Than you Bargained For
I don’t know why asking for help has been such a personal challenge for me. Perhaps some pioneer gene buried deep inside […]
Meet the Main Character of my Next Novel – Isabette Grüber
This post is part of a game begun by Debra Brown and passed to me by Deborah Swift who graciously provided a “blurb” for the back cover of my debut novel The Towers of Tuscany. The purpose of these posts is to provide readers with insight into what writers are working on at the moment. I’m in the middle of my second novel and welcome the opportunity to share some insights about the character who is keeping me up at nights. What is […]
Tuscany Wine Tour – An Unforgettable Day Out
Why do people love to visit Tuscany so much? Just mention the word “Tuscany” in certain circles and you are greeted with […]
Non-US Self-Publisher? Tax Issues Don’t Need to be Taxing
This is a very useful blog about tax implications for authors who are publishing on Amazon Kindle but who are not US […]
Cool Historical Fiction Sites
I’ve been cruising the Web for engaging blogs, posts, forums, etc., related to historical fiction. There are hundreds of them, but I’ll just list […]
Don’t Get Caught Dressing Like a Man
While doing research for my novel The Towers of Tuscany, I can across a law that was on the books in Florence […]
Sleeping Under the Tuscan Moon
I love Tuscany so much that I named my novel after it! Europe is full of amazing sites, compelling history, gorgeous countryside, and […]
Top Five Things to Do in San Gimignano
San Gimignano – the Tuscan City of Towers! It’s an entrancing place and one that I love returning to again and again. I’ve […]
The Most Beautiful Piazza in Europe: Il Campo in Siena
First Stop in Siena The first stop for any visitor to Siena is the Piazza del Campo in the heart of the […]
