A Cure for Deceit by Margie Miklas Wins Silver Award
It’s official! A Cure for Deceit won a prestigious Royal Palm Literary Award (RPLA). ANNOUNCED AT the 2020 FLORIDA WRITERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE The Florida Writers Association, Inc., (FWA) has announced that Margie Miklas’ winning entry, A Cure for Deceit, … Continued
New England Travel Memories
During these uncertain times forcing many of us to restrict travel, I take comfort in looking at my photos from past years. Living in Florida, I find the one thing I miss about living up north is the change of … Continued
The Importance of Family
Twenty-eight years ago, when I was in graduate school, I wrote a paper about the role my family played in establishing the values I had developed throughout my life. In going through some old files, I found this paper, and … Continued
Italy Photo of the Day – Venice
Beneath us is the beautiful Piazza san Marco, and I can also see far beyond it. So many red rooftops create a sea of buildings, and the panoramic views of Venice are more than I could ever hope to see. … Continued
When You Can’t Travel
A year ago I was packing to go to London for the first time. How times have changed. None of us could have imagined how a virus would take over the world and affect our lives in so many significant … Continued
Travel, Writing, Quarantine, and Awards
As you know by now, travel is in my blood, and like many of you, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve had to cancel my plans to go to Italy this year. At this point, without a safe … Continued
My Amalfi Coast Love Affair – I Drove on the Amalfi Coast
Enjoy this excerpt from Chapter 15 of My Amalfi Coast Love Affair. The Amalfi Drive is believed to be the most scenic and spectacular road in Europe.
My Amalfi Coast Love Affair – Ravello
One of the gems on the Amalfi Coast is the hilltop town of Ravello. My readers often tell me they wish I included photos in my books. The reason I don’t…photographs typically do not show up well in paperback … Continued
Limoncello – Drink of the Amalfi Coast
Almost synonymous with the Amalfi Coast is limoncello, the refreshing liqueur, aperitif, and digestivo made from the large lemons grown in Campania. While controversy exists regarding the origins of this popular drink, limoncello prevails as the drink of choice anywhere … Continued
Italy Photo of the Day
The island of Murano in the Venetian lagoon has ranked as the world’s finest center for glass making since the thirteenth century. Have you been to Murano? I love feedback, so please feel free to share your thoughts. Ciao and … Continued