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13 Things I'm Thankful For

Well, it's that time of year again. Today, many Americans are gathering with their families and eating a huge meal, spending time in front of the TV and talking.

Of course, I'm pretty far away from those activities, but that's okay. The tradition dictates that we share something we're thankful for on this Thanksgiving holiday, and so, in honor of Thanksgiving and for this Thursday Thirteen, I would like to share
13 Things I'm Thankful For
1) My hubby, Alessandro.

He supports me in my writing...

Ask Me if I'm Happy - in London!

Well, it's been a busy week-and-a-half, to say the least. Alle and I left on Wednesday morning (the 10th of November), driving down to Bologna (fittingly, I should think) to fly out of Guglielmo Marconi Airport. (Which is, of course, the airport Emily flies into and out of in the last part of Ask Me if I'm Happy.) We arrived in London shortly after one p.m., and then we went to the South Terminal to find my mother and my friend Cristy, who had flown over from the States for the book...

Watch This Space!

A new blog is coming - I want to share my thoughts about the events of the last week-and-a-half, but I need time to compose them, first.

So, check back Monday evening for more!

Ciao for now!

One day to go...

As I start to write this, it is 10:30 in the morning. In twenty-four hours I'll be waiting to board my flight (a whole two-hour journey) to London out of Bologna.

My bags are almost completely packed (just a few items to go).

I've read and re-read my excerpts for the readings until I'm nearly sick of seeing 'em.

I've decided on my outifits for the launch and the readings. (Dressy, not fussy; quite "me", really.)

When Alle and I arrive in London, we'll find my mother and my friend who are waiting...

Getting sooooo excited!!!

In case you missed it, I've done another guest blog this week. This time, I popped up on the Power of Language blog.

And I'm doing a massive Happy Dance because the launch was mentioned on the website for Time Out London. Squeee!!!!!

I am a writer, and I live in Italy.

I've really got to learn to multi-task better. I'm struggling daily with my wordcount for 27 Stages, thanks to my preparations for my trip to London and doing what promotional work I can from home for Ask Me if I'm Happy.

Strangely, I've had a couple of opportunities in recent days to refer to myself as a writer. As in, "I am a (soon-to-be) published writer." It felt good, but a little strange - kind of like one's first real kiss. It's wonderful and exciting and a little bit off, somehow. In...

13 Things I Must Pack for My Trip

This will be a text-heavy Thirteen this week - I'm running short on time as I get ready to go to London next week. ACK!!! With that in mind, I must present to you:
13 Things I Must Pack for My Trip!
1) My computer (and all the peripherals it requires) so I can blog about - basically - everything.

2) 'Arty' blouses for the launch in London and the other readings in Oxford.

3) Comfy walking shoes.

4) My copy of Watership Down. (The reason will be explained after I'm back.)

5) Though I never normally...