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Up, Down, Up, Down

October 9, 2026

This author business is not for the faint of heart. One day you’re up, the next you’re convinced your book is the worst. And then you get news that lifts you, cheerleader-atop-a-pyramid high, and it feels so good. I actually teared up reading the review of Come on Down! in La Nostra Voce this week. (Yes, I am a total softie/sap.) It meant so much coming from a…

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Sausage Making? Um…Yes!

February 26, 2026

I wanted you to read about something, other than my book: Come on Down! (which is still out there waiting to be bought…hint, hint) so this blog is about sausage making. Yes, sausage making! I apologize in advance to all my vegan and vegetarian friends for saying this, but this Italian had a great time making sausage. I try not to eat meat too often, but this was…

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You Can Order Come on Down! A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream…Tuesday, February 24th!

February 22, 2026

I’ve made you wait long enough! My book, Come on Down, A Little Story About My Italian Mom’s Big Dream is coming out as a paperback, ebook, and audiobook as of February 24, 2026! And (drum roll please) you can win an autographed copy, which could be worth up to a whole 50 cents someday! Seriously though, all you have to do is post on Facebook, Instagram, Linked…