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Category Archives: Writing
Venice: Writing Under the Influence
I wish that were my title, but it actually belongs to a little book of poems by Rita Bottoms. I am often “under the influence” of Venice, so this book appealed to me. Turns out that Rita also has a … Continue reading
Posted in Gondolas, Venice, Writing
Tagged art, book reviews, books, Ca' Mocenigo, Ca'Rezzonico, gondola, gondolier, Grand Canal, italy, mirrors, museums, photos, Piazza San Marco, poetry, restaurants, travel, venezia, Venice, women writers, writing
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Redefining Beauty: Elena Cornaro Piscopia
Remarkable women have been thwarted throughout the centuries. One story that never fails to break my heart is the story of Elena Cornaro Piscopia, the first woman in the world to earn a university degree. Watch this video to learn … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Benedictines, Elena Cornaro Piscopia, feminism, Grand Canal, history, Italian history, Italian men, Italian women, italy, music, palace, palazzo, Palazzo Loredan, San Luca, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, video, women's equality, women's history
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New Book About Our Man C!
Laurence Bergreen’s new book about Casanova is finally available! It’s titled Casanova: The World of a Seductive Genius (just a little reminiscent of my own title, Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps.) I got my copy a couple days ago and have … Continue reading
Posted in Casanova, Venice, Writing
Tagged books, Casanova, history, Italian history, Italian men, italy, literature, publishing, seductive venice, travel, venezia, Venice, Venice history, walking guide, writing
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The Next Event
I’ll be making a presentation about my book A Beautiful Woman in Venice, on Sunday, January 29, 4:30, at the Museo ItaloAmericano. It’s at Fort Mason center in SF. I hope you’ll come join me, and also tell your friends! … Continue reading
Random Venice Journal Entry #4
I’ve decided to begin a sporadic series. Every now and then I’ll dip into my journals and type up something about Venice. It’s been a while, but here’s a new installment. Stefano is one of the gondoliers I befriended back … Continue reading
Posted in Gondolas, Venice, Writing
Tagged cooking, Free Gondola Ride, gondolier, travel, venezia, Venice
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December Book Sale!
In the spirit of giving gifts, I’m offering sale prices on my three Venice books for the month of December. Two dollars off each title! Visit each website to get this deal (which is not available if you buy at … Continue reading
Posted in A Beautiful Woman in Venice, Casanova, Gondolas, Venice, Writing
Tagged books, Casanova, Free Gondola Ride, gondola, gondolier, history, Italian history, Italian men, Italian women, italy, publishing, seductive venice, self-publishing, travel, women artists, women writers, women's equality, women's history, writing
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Nasty Woman, Venetian Style
After the recent U.S. presidential election, Urban Dictionary defines a “Nasty Woman” this way: “An intelligent female who is adept at putting ignorant men in their place.” “Her: My Social Security payroll contribution will go up, as will Donald’s — … Continue reading
Posted in A Beautiful Woman in Venice, Venice, Writing
Tagged Arcangela Tarabotti, books, feminism, Gaspara Stampa, history, Italian history, Italian men, Italian women, italy, literature, Lucrezia Marinella, Modesta Pozzo, poetry, research, Sarra Copia Sulam, travel, venezia, Venice, women writers, women's equality, women's history, writing
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