The Writing Moose
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Favorite Things I’ve Written
There are moments, when I’m in the thick of writing my books, when I surprise myself and write something that entertains the crap out of me. A turn of phrase that lands just…
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Venice, Gondolas, Love, and Exhausted Tourists
Thinking about Venice I woke up lost in thoughts of Venice, a city that has a way of lingering long after you leave it. And really, Venice, whether in my mind, on paper,…
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Falling Down Research Rabbit Holes
What is the weather like in Cusco, Peru in late February? This very simple question is an example of the kind of thing I asked of the interwebs while writing Tears of the…
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Michelangelo’s Shoes
After reading my book, Big Trouble in Little Italy, my aunt called me with an urgent question: “Is there really a museum in Florence that has Michelangelo’s shoes on display?” You betcha! The…
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Italian Travel Adventures: Chaos, Quirky Stories, and Coffee
If you’re new to my blog or writing, I write a lot about Italy. Why? Well, first, I’d have to say it was the lure of my Italian heritage. Second, my sister lives…
