When I was writing Emerging From Etna’s Shadow, , I wanted to ensure it was as historically accurate as possible. I pored over historical records and old newspapers to bring 1895 Sicily to life. But I also delved into the Catholic Church’s pre-Vatican II customs to ensure every detail felt authentic. A friend recently asked […]
Author: Joanne Giulietti
Author - A writer playing Connect the Dots with historical facts to create a fictional bridge linking the past to the present. Hunter of the past. Lover of reading, writing, and genealogy.
Easter Egg Magic
Writers love Easter eggs; at least all the writers I know. For those of you who never heard the expression: an Easter egg is something a writer sneaks into a story that’s kind of an inside joke. It’s something most people won’t notice except for the people in on the joke. Let me give you […]
My Grandmother’s Keepsake
I have only one item that belonged to my grandmother. Since it is all I have of hers, it is extremely precious to me. It was sent to me by my cousin. Her dad was the oldest child and seems to have inherited whatever few possessions exist. I am so grateful for this link to […]
Final Countdown to Launch
It’s hard to believe that, after thinking about this book for three years, and then taking another three years to write it, there’s a real, physical book. There were times during the process where I didn’t believe I would ever finish it. I hit brick walls (What on earth should come next?). I got bogged […]
Uncovering My Grandmother’s Story
With Launch Day being only a week away now, I wanted to give an inside look at how I came to write this novel. It is the story of my grandmother, a grandmother I never knew, but whose life shaped mine. One thing I did know with absolute certainty is that she was greatly beloved […]