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“CRAZY GOOD”
My most heartfelt thanks to award-winning author, Marina Osipova, for writing such an amazing review. I am honored. “I really couldn’t put it down. Crazy good! It was a welcome distraction from WWII subject, like a current of fresh air … Continue reading
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Tagged • Amateur detective, • Amateur sleuth, • Art mystery, • Comedic mystery, • Cozy mystery, • Cozy mystery Italy, • Cozy mystery Venice, • Crime caper, • Diamond Caper, • Diamond theft, • Female heroine, • Female protagonist, • Female sleuth, • International Mystery, • Mystery in Italy, • Mystery in Venice, • Strong women, • Travel mystery, • Who done it, • Woman sleuth
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NEW INTERVIEW
NEW INTERVIEW I was honored to have Ronesa Aveela at Bendideia Publishing invite me for a featured interview in the Cultural Diversity section of their website. I feel privileged to be included alongside so many accomplished authors who feel deeply … Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur detective, Amateur sleuth, art in fiction, art in fiction artist in fiction cozy mysteryy, art in war, Art mystery, artist in fiction, Comedic mystery, 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
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DAY LILY
Although the ability to identify most flowers by their proper name eludes me, and my lack of floristic knowledge is often times manifested when for example, I paint rose leaves on a daisy. Still, I like to paint flowers and will … Continue reading
Posted in original art
Tagged acrylic, allegretto art, allegretto design, allegrettoart, blue sky, bold colors, botanical, contemporary art, day lily, decorative art, design art, dimensional, fiori, floral, flowers, garden, green, home decor, lilies, love, minimalism, modern art, nature, orange, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, primary colors, red, spiritual, spring flower, stylized flowers, sundown, sunset, unique art, van gogh inspired, yellow, yellow flowers
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“ITALIAN ADVENTURE”
La vita e` bella! My most heartfelt thanks to noted author Elizabeth Moore aka EJ Bauer for writing this lovely 5-star review. “Do you want a fast-paced adventure in Venice? The twists and turns of this mystery will definitely keep … Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur detective, Amateur sleuth, Art mystery, Comedic mystery, Cozy mystery, Cozy mystery Italy, Cozy mystery Venice, Crime caper, Diamond Caper, Diamond theft, Female heroine, Female protagonist, Female sleuth, International Mystery, Mystery in Italy, Mystery in Venice, Strong women, Travel mystery, Who done it, Woman sleuth
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ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST
My second novel: Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust has been published. “Venice sets the stage for a diamond caper gone wrong, where everyone is someone else, and no one can be trusted. During her Venetian trip to participate in … Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur detective, Amateur sleuth, Art mystery, Comedic mystery, Cozy mystery, Cozy mystery Italy, Cozy mystery Venice, Crime caper, Diamond Caper, Diamond theft, Female heroine, Female protagonist, Female sleuth, Fiction, International Mystery, Italy, mystery, Mystery in Italy, Mystery in Venice, Strong women, Travel mystery, venice, Who done it, Woman sleuth
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
TO MARKET On this International Women’s Day, I want to thank “International Women Artists” for featuring this painting in your Fineartamerica gallery. I am honored to have my work alongside such gifted artists. For me, big, bold colors reflect the … Continue reading
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Tagged African American women, allegretto art, allegretto design, beach, blue, bold colors, bright colors, Caribbean art, clouds, colorful, ethnic, ethnic art, fantasy, female figures, figures, green, horizon, island art, native art, native figures, native women, ocean, palm tree, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, purple, red, sand, scenery, scenic, sea, sea turtle, seascape, shoreline, sky, sun, sunrise, sunset, tourism, travel, tropical, tropical plants, turtle, water, wildlife, women working. baskets
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SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD
I have been nominated by accomplished, award-winning author, Angela Petch, for the SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD. What an uplifting title with a joyful icon. On these last days of winter, who isn’t ready for sunflowers?! Cheers to Mother Earth for bestowing … Continue reading
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Tagged acrylic, allegretto art, allegretto design, bold colors, botanical, contemporary art, contemporary fiction. Female sleuth, Cozy mystery, daisies, decorative art, design art, dimensional, editing, erotic, favorite paintings, Fiction, Fiction writing, floral, flowers, garden, girasoli, green, home decor, love, marbleized background, modern art, mother, nature, original art, paesaggio, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, primary colors, red, spiritual, stylized flowers, sundown, sunflowers, sunset, Sunshine Blogger Award, symbolic, symbolism, unique art, van gogh inspired, world war 2 fiction, writing award, writing group, yellow, yellow flowers
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LOVES ME – LOVES ME NOT
Happy Valentine’s Day to all you wonderful friends old and new. I am deeply grateful for your friendship and support. I wish you all a day filled with joy and good health.
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Tagged abstract, abstract art, acrylic, allegretto art, allegretto design, avant garde, blue, bold, calligraphy, color, contemporary, decorative, fantasy, fantismo, fiori, floral, flower, flower petals, flowers, geometric, grace, green, harmonious, love, minimalism, miro`, modern, modern art, orange, original art, pam franz, pamela allegretto, pamela allegretto franz, primary colors, purple, red, shapes, spiritual, sunflowers, sunrise, sunset, unity, universal love, Valentine's Day, whimsical art, yellow, yellow daisies
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NEW RELEASE – COMING SOON
ASHES TO ASHES, DIAMONDS TO DUST Venice sets the stage for a diamond caper gone wrong, where everyone is someone else, and no one can be trusted. During her Venetian trip to participate in an international art exhibition, Carla Romano … Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur detective, Amateur sleuth, Art mystery, Comedic mystery, Cozy mystery, Cozy mystery Italy, Cozy mystery Venice, Crime caper, Diamond Caper, Diamond theft, Female heroine, Female protagonist, Female sleuth, International Mystery, Mystery in Italy, Mystery in Venice, Strong women, Travel mystery, Who done it, Woman sleuth
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“IT WAS AMAZING”
What a fabulous way to end the year! Thank you to noted author M.P. Tonnesen for taking the time to write such a lovely review. “A gripping, beautifully written story of love, war, and human nature set in Italy during … Continue reading
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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
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“MESMERIZING”
“MESMERIZING” Thank you so much to novelist Marina Osipova for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I am grateful to you for your kindness. “Bridge of Sighs and Dreams is everything that readers who enjoy historical fiction, … Continue reading
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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, women in history, Women in War fiction, Women in World War 2 fiction, women's issues, Women’s fiction
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“BREATHTAKING”
“BREATHTAKING” Many thanks to USA Today Best Selling Author, Ellie Midwood, for writing such a lovely review. “Fans of the historical fiction genre will definitely enjoy this novel set in pre-war and WWII Italy. It’s a complex tale with … Continue reading
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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, women in history, Women in War fiction, Women in World War 2 fiction, women's issues, Women’s fiction
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BACK-STORY
My most sincere thanks to WritersWeekly and the staff at Booklocker for publishing the “Back-Story” to my novel Bridge of Sighs and Dreams. For those of you who have already read the book and for others who have not yet … Continue reading
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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
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WW2 AND ART IN FICTION
“WW2 & ART IN FICTION” I am honored to have BRIDGE OF SIGHS AND DREAMS added to this prestigious directory: “WW2 & ART IN FICTION.” Thank you to celebrated author, Jennifer Alderson for your consideration and generosity. Click on this … Continue reading
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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
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NEW INTERVIEW
Mille grazie to award-winning author Kathryn Gauci for featuring my interview on her website. I am honored to be included alongside such gifted authors. I also appreciate Kathryn’s consideration to my interests beyond writing. Click here to view the entire … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, original art
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
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