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Another Year, Another Wish Unfulfilled

Ciao, amici! Yesterday was my birthday. Those of you who know me well know what my annual birthday wish is—annual because it never comes true. I wish my birthday buddy, Robert Downey Jr., will call me to wish me a happy birthday, suggest we celebrate together next year on April 4, at which time we … Continue reading Another Year, Another Wish Unfulfilled

Book Review of Rebecca Zanetti’s YOU CAN DIE

Ciao, amici! I’ve got a book review to share today, the third in an ongoing series that I absolutely love. Luther meets Justified combined with Profiler in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti’s exciting Laurel Snow Romantic Thriller series, set in the Pacific Northwest, featuring FBI Special Agent and rising star profiler Laurel Snow. For readers who love their thrillers … Continue reading Book Review of Rebecca Zanetti’s YOU CAN DIE

WIP Wednesday: WHITE

Ciao, amici! It’s been awhile since I wrote a WIP Wednesday post. Too long, in fact. Time to get back to it. The way I do it is to choose a random word, then find a passage (not too long) that fits. It can be the actual word, a synonym, or a theme. The word … Continue reading WIP Wednesday: WHITE

REDEMPTION by Gwen M. Plano (@gmplano) #newrelease #fiction #thriller #family

Ciao, amici! Did anyone ever come into your life in an “ordinary” way (neighbor, classmate, co-worker) and end up having such a profound impact on you, you’d swear it was divine intervention? It hasn’t happened often for me, but there are a few people like that in my life. Today’s guest is one of them. … Continue reading REDEMPTION by Gwen M. Plano (@gmplano) #newrelease #fiction #thriller #family

Michelangelo’s Birthday… Celebrate with a Series

Ciao, amici! Every year, I post about Michelangelo’s birthday on social media, but I seldom think to post on my blog. I’m going to rectify that today. In real life, the Medici were patrons of Michelangelo. With their backing, he was able to create timeless classics that we still enjoy today. In my fictional world, … Continue reading Michelangelo’s Birthday… Celebrate with a Series

New #TimeTravel #ShortStory on VOCAL

Ciao, amici! I made a promise to myself to write at least one Vocal story a month. This wasn’t my favorite prompt. I’ve already written a time travel story. (You can read it—“Vicious Circle”—in Quantum Wanderlust, a free anthology.) But I’m always (usually) up for a challenge. Here is the prompt: Write a fiction story … Continue reading New #TimeTravel #ShortStory on VOCAL

I’m VOCAL Again: “Voices of the Past”

Ciao, amici. I’m still catching up on work and trying not to dwell on things that hurt. But I think you’ll find my problems aren’t far from mind. I wrote a story for the latest Vocal challenge. If (when?) you read it, you’ll understand where my head and heart are. Even in fiction, I can’t … Continue reading I’m VOCAL Again: “Voices of the Past”

Rest in Peace, Sweet Casey

I believe in Heaven, and I believe when our beloved pets cross the Rainbow Bridge, that’s where they go. It helps my heart (in the tiniest way) to know Casey is now pain free and will be waiting for me when I get there. And my mom and grandmother were there to greet him with … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Sweet Casey

A Quick Update and an Unbefitting Memorial

Ciao, amici. I would imagine you’ve noticed I’ve been largely MIA for a few weeks, particularly during the last few guest posts I’ve hosted for friends. (Thank God they were all on the ball, had their materials to me well in advance of their run date, and picked up my slack on their post days.) … Continue reading A Quick Update and an Unbefitting Memorial

Extended New Release Tour: Jacqui Murray’s NATURAL SELECTION

Ciao, amici! This year is off to a strong start, and this author would know all about strength. She writes about some of the strongest characters you can imagine, as well as some of the most inhospitable settings and dangerous plots. A character would have to be strong to survive, and a writer would have … Continue reading Extended New Release Tour: Jacqui Murray’s NATURAL SELECTION