I’m Visiting Mae Claire Today

This month my first standalone novel, Romance Under Wraps, was released. Today, another first―A guest post on a fellow author’s blog. My guest post shares a little bit about me, and what inspired me to write Romance Under Wraps. I’m visiting Mae Clair, an author who delves in the supernatural. And if you like things

New Release―Unshod

A few months ago, the idea to produce a western anthology sprouted. Several talented authors had been asked to participate and the result―amazing. Unshod―An anthology of traditional and contemporary western short stories where raw emotions and heartbreaking experiences became a reality. These aren’t your granddaddy’s westerns. They’re the next generation’s, and they’re darn good.  

New Release—Romance Under Wraps

I’m very pleased to announce my first full length novel release. A paranormal romance, Romance Under Wraps. Set in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Dene has come alive to try and break the curse. For the first time in over four-thousand years, he finds someone that opens his heart. But will it be enough

CoverReveal—Romance Under Wraps

Coming in May Romance Under Wraps A look inside: Dene found himself in a basement holding room. He began searching around and determined they had been sent to another museum. Where had they been sent to this time? He slipped into the hall. Only dim light illuminated the walls. He needed to know where they

Pepperoni Cheese Rolls, A Family Favorite

I have been making pepperoni cheese rolls (we call it pizza roll) since I can remember. My grandma made them for all our special family occasions, and always kept some frozen―just in case. Often she would take them out when we stopped to visit.   Of course she makes the best, but mine are close.

Baklava for the Newlyweds

My daughter got married last weekend. Months of planning culminated in the perfect celebration. And my family got an amazing new son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. I am part of a large Italian family, and at our wedding celebrations we have a cookie table. Our cookie table always has several Italian cookies, but

What’s for Breakfast? Make Cinnamon Rolls

How often do you get this question? Me, I get it all the time, especially on the weekends. I don’t mind cooking, but coming up with something different isn’t easy. My go to breakfast items, other than cereal, are pancakes, French toast, eggs, and the occasional waffle (but I hate cleaning the waffle iron). So

Need a Quick Dessert? Make Scones

I am very fortunate to have gotten this recipe from a critique that I did for one of my fellow writers in the Pittsburgh East Scribes writing group. She shared a story with us about hosting an afternoon tea with scones for the Daughters of the British Empire. Her original attempt at scones wasn’t well

New Pittsburgh Novel Bleeding Heart

Today’s post is a bit different. I am interviewing fellow author, blogger and my sister, Staci Troilo. I’ve been following Staci’s writing journey since she started. I’m excited to have my sister as my guest today sharing her journey as an author, and information about her upcoming book, Bleeding Heart, being released on August 11. 

Sweet Tooth? Try Pasticciotti

Those of you who know me, know that I prefer potato chips to sweet desserts. However, there is one sweet dessert that I’m in love with, Pasticciotti. I tried a version at a local bakery, and liked it, but on a trip with my daughter’s soccer team to Italy, I fell in love with it