Hey, I just got back from the Historical Novel Society conference in Denver and ran into my old friend, Sandy, whose blog you need to visit. Check out the colorful Sicilian carts at Grant's Farm that she talks about - great pictures too - here's the link - www.theitaliansouth.com and see Sicily in Missouri.
And speaking of the Historical Novel Society and Sicily, you might want to check out Dan Armstrong's book called The Siege of Syracuse, featuring Archimede's slave, Timon Leonidas. Great read!
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Thursday, June 25, 2015
sardines, anchovies, mullet and other fish stories in Sicily
Since Alison and I returned from Sicily, I can't stop thinking about the fabulous "polpe" or octopus we had in Siracusa. And that brought back memories of a wonderful meal our friend Pietro cooked for us which included stuffed sardines alla Palermo which we shopped for in Palermo's incredible, medieval fish market, the Vucciria.
Other friends made us mullet, swordfish and tunny and I never ate so well as I did that 8 months in Palermo. Fresh, wonderful fish, straight from the Mediterranean.
And in Trapani, the medieval salt pans with their lazily turning windmills - beautiful scenery around Castellemare and Cefalu's beauty. I don't know why anyone goes to mainland Italy!
And let's remember Paolo's restaurant in Siracusa, thank you Bruno and Lucia for taking us there, it was incredible. So was Basirico's - fabulous octopus and sea bass.
Other friends made us mullet, swordfish and tunny and I never ate so well as I did that 8 months in Palermo. Fresh, wonderful fish, straight from the Mediterranean.
And in Trapani, the medieval salt pans with their lazily turning windmills - beautiful scenery around Castellemare and Cefalu's beauty. I don't know why anyone goes to mainland Italy!
And let's remember Paolo's restaurant in Siracusa, thank you Bruno and Lucia for taking us there, it was incredible. So was Basirico's - fabulous octopus and sea bass.
Monday, June 22, 2015
Historical Novel Society conference in Denver
This weekend my co-author and I are traveling up to Denver for the Historical Novel Society conference. Not only do I get to rub shoulders with my fellow authors, but there are always fabulous giveaways we get to take home and we get to meet with editors, agents, and see what's new and happenin' in our world of the historical novel.
Writing fiction has come late in life to me, and what a great way to share all the research I've done and the trips we've made, including when Bill and I lived in Sicily for all those months. For everyone who has dreamed of living in other worlds and time, check out the Historical Novel Society. There's something for everyone!
Writing fiction has come late in life to me, and what a great way to share all the research I've done and the trips we've made, including when Bill and I lived in Sicily for all those months. For everyone who has dreamed of living in other worlds and time, check out the Historical Novel Society. There's something for everyone!
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