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GREAT HONOR

Posted on August 4, 2018

GREAT HONOR – To have acclaimed author Mandy Eve Barnett interview me was indeed a great honor. I felt privileged to be included alongside so many accomplished authors. In addition to my personal background, the interview highlights my novel Bridge … Continue reading →

OVERDRIVE

Posted on July 20, 2018

OVERDRIVE A little bit of good “personal” news to end a week of disturbing “national” news. I am delighted to announce that Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is now listed on Overdrive. Overdrive is the leading digital reading platform for … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction | Tagged art, art in fiction, art in war, artist in fiction, dramatic fiction, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, fiction drama, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, Holocaust Italian Jews, italia, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, italian travel, Italy, Italy in World War 2, jews, jews in italy world war 2, Jews in World War 2 Italy, kappler in world war 2 italy, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, women in history, Women in War fiction, Women in World War 2 fiction, women's issues, Women’s fiction | Leave a comment

VENICE – FESTA DEL REDENTORE

Posted on July 16, 2018

Venice – Festa del Redentore The Festa del Redentore, one of the most important traditional events in Venice, commemorates the end of the plague of the 16th century. The annual celebration takes place during the weekend of the third Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in original art, Uncategorized | Tagged acrylic painting, allegretto art, allegretto design, balcony, bridge, buildings, calle, contemporary art, doge alvise mocenigo, doge sabastiano venier, doors, european architecture, European scene, european travel, foot bridge, golden tones, italia, italian architecture, italian scene, italian tourism, italian travel, Italy, lagoon, mediterranean painting, modern art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, ponte, Redentore, rendentore, santa maria della salute, stucco, titian, tiziano, tourism, tuscan gold scene, venetian scene, venezia, venice, warm tones, water, windows | 2 Comments

Mithraism in Ancient Rome

Posted on June 28, 2018

Mithraism in Ancient Rome While conducting research for my World War 2 novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams, I wanted to incorporate some of the ancient underground caverns used by the Resistance to smuggle Italian Jews out of Rome in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction | Tagged ancient religious cults, ancient rome, catecombs, caverns, caves, eastern religion, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, Holocaust Italian Jews, italia, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, italian travel, Italy, Italy in World War 2, jews, jews in italy world war 2, Jews in World War 2 Italy, kappler in world war 2 italy, mithra, mithraism, mithras, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, religion, roman religion, roman soldiers, women in history, Women in War fiction, Women in World War 2 fiction, women's issues, Women’s fiction | 4 Comments

EVOCATIVE AND RESONANT

Posted on June 10, 2018

EVOCATIVE AND RESONANT When noted historical fiction author Chrystyna K. Lucyk gives your novel a 5-Star review, it makes for one beautiful day. Mille grazie, Chrystyna, sei molto simpatica! “Evocative and resonant. I stumbled on Allegretto on Goodreads and picked … Continue reading →

WEEKEND CELEBRATION

Posted on May 27, 2018

I can think of no better way to celebrate this long weekend than with a lovely 5-Star review. Thank you to noted author, Dora Ilieva, for your generosity. “Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is one of the best WWII … Continue reading →

SPRING READING COLLECTION Celebrate Spring with Travel by Book

Posted on May 21, 2018

SPRING READING COLLECTION Celebrate Spring with Travel by Book Thank you to Jennifer S. Alderson for including Bridge of Sighs and Dreams in this SPRING READING COLLECTION from Travel By Book. I am honored to have my work alongside such … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction | Tagged art in fiction, art in war, artist in fiction, dramatic fiction, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, fiction drama, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, Holocaust Italian Jews, italia, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, italian travel, Italy, Italy in World War 2, jews, jews in italy world war 2, Jews in World War 2 Italy, kappler in world war 2 italy, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, Tags Fiction, women in history, Women in War fiction, Women in World War 2 fiction, women's issues, Women’s fiction | Leave a comment

Cinco de Mayo Gift

Posted on May 5, 2018

“I Could read this one all over again!” What author doesn’t want to jump over the moon when they read those words? None that I know. A special thank you to noted author, Suzi Stembridge, for taking the time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction | Tagged art in fiction, art in war, artist in fiction, cinco di mayo, dramatic fiction, Fiction, Fiction cultural heritage, fiction drama, Fiction World War 2, German-occupied Rome World War 2 fiction, historical fiction, Historical fiction Italy, historical fiction rome, historical fiction world war 2 italian jews, Historical fiction World War 2 Italy, historical fiction world war 2 nazis, history, History Italy fiction, History Italy World War 2 fiction, history world war 2 italy, Holocaust fiction Italian Jews, Holocaust Italian Jews, italia, Italian history, Italian Jews in World War 2 fiction, italian partisans world war 2, Italian Resistance World War 2 fiction, italian travel, Italy, Italy in World War 2, jews, jews in italy world war 2, Jews in World War 2 Italy, kappler in world war 2 italy, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, women in history, Women in War fiction, Women in World War 2 fiction, women's issues, Women’s fiction | Leave a comment

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ – INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

Posted on May 1, 2018

To celebrate “INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY,” I thought I would bring back my painting: NEW ORLEANS JAZZ. I have always enjoyed the paintings of Marc Chagall. His blend of reality and fantasy makes his unique work sing. Like Chagall, my … Continue reading →

Posted in original art | Tagged abstract, allegretto, allegretto art, allegretto design, bass, bass player, bassist, black, blues, chagall, contempory art, decorative design, figurative, funky art, guitar, guitar player, guitarist, international jazz day, italian art, jazz, keyboard, marc chagall, minimalism, minimalist design, miro`, modern art, modern design, modernism, music, music notes, musicians, new orleans, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto franz, pianist, piano, piano player, red, spiritualism, surreal art, surrealistic art | 1 Comment

EARTH DAY

Posted on April 22, 2018

EARTH DAY In celebration of Earth Day, I thought I would post my painting of the Pololu Valley Lookout, on the North West corner of the Big Island of Hawaii. Cheers to Mother Earth for bestowing us with this awesome … Continue reading →

Posted in original art | Tagged allegretto, allegretto art, allegretto design, big island, big island of hawaii, blue, earth day, floral, flowers, hawaii, island, island art, kailua kona hawaii, kona coast, landscape, mountain cliffs, north shore, ocean, orange, original art, pacific ocean, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, pololu valley, pololu valley lookout, sea, seascape, sky, sunset, trees, tropical, tropical flowers, tropics, view, vista, waves, wildflowers, yellow | Leave a comment

“MARVELOUS WORLD WAR 11 EPIC”

Posted on April 14, 2018

“MARVELOUS WORLD WAR 11 EPIC” I offer my most sincere gratitude to noted author, Linda Lee Greene, for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am humbled by your generosity. “Downsizing from a large … Continue reading →

APRIL FOOLS

Posted on April 1, 2018

APRIL FOOLS I decided since today is April Fools Day, I would share a few Italian Proverbs regarding fools. they’re just a little fluff for a light-hearted holiday. “I pazzi crescono senza innaffiarli.” “Fools grow without watering.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiction, original art | Tagged abstract, allegretto art, allegretto design, april fools day, ballet, blue, blues, bright colors, contemporary art, dance, dance moves, dancers, dancing, decorative art, dreams, fantasy, figurative, figures, imagination, jazz, male dancers, men dancers, miro`, modern art, modern dance, motion, movement, music, music notes, music staff, musical, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, paul klee, red, rock and roll, spiritual, surreal, surrealism, universal, vivid colors, white | Leave a comment

“Expressive and lyrical writing style”

Posted on March 25, 2018

“Expressive and lyrical writing style” Be still my heart. This review leaves me speechless. Well, almost speechless; I’m Italian, and speechless is a word rarely used in my family. That being said, I offer my most heartfelt gratitude to renowned … Continue reading →

“Fast-paced, engaging story…”

Posted on March 13, 2018

“Fast-paced, engaging story…with unforeseen plot twists and turns, fully-fleshed characters, witty dialogue, and artistic snapshots of war.” I just received this amazing 5-star review from best-selling author Eva Pasco. Life is good! “This heart wrenching story unfolds in Nazi-occupied Rome … Continue reading →

“CAPTIVATING AND EXCEPTIONAL READ”

Posted on February 24, 2018

“CAPTIVATING AND EXCEPTIONAL READ” The sun shines a bit brighter each time a new 5-star review appears on Amazon. I offer my most sincere thanks to author Barbara Best for taking the time to write such a lovely review. “Bridge … Continue reading →

Author Archives: pamelaallegretto

About pamelaallegretto

GREAT HONOR

OVERDRIVE

VENICE – FESTA DEL REDENTORE

Mithraism in Ancient Rome

EVOCATIVE AND RESONANT

WEEKEND CELEBRATION

SPRING READING COLLECTION Celebrate Spring with Travel by Book

Cinco de Mayo Gift

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ – INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

EARTH DAY

“MARVELOUS WORLD WAR 11 EPIC”

APRIL FOOLS

“Expressive and lyrical writing style”

“Fast-paced, engaging story…”

“CAPTIVATING AND EXCEPTIONAL READ”

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