by Diana Belchase The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg came as a shock yesterday, though it should not have. After all, she had been plagued by health problems and was nearly 90. But, tiny as she was, this woman towered, like a superhero, as iconic as the Statue […]
Modica is a Baroque town perched in the mountains of southern Sicily, an island just off the tip of the Italian mainland. With over one hundred churches, it is the site of one of Sicily’s most beloved Easter traditions. The Spanish, before there was a unified Spain and […]
Covid-19 has caused us all to shutter ourselves away from the world, away from religious and traditional gatherings. I hope to bring a little glimpse of the beauty of Holy Week to you, my readers, by sharing footage from a past Good Friday in Taormina, Sicily. Good Friday […]
I’m still confused. What the heck is a Facebook Party?
Just think of it as a way to meet a wide variety of authors — some you know and some who may be new to you — and also get to meet other readers with similar interests to you — in a structured, fast paced chat where prizes are given every few minutes in a party-like environment online. any clearer? Thanks for the question.
Thanks Sarah, it’s interesting to hear about it from the author’s side. I have only been involved with one Facebook party and it was a whirlwind! I didn’t win anything but found a few new authors and had a great personal conversation with one that ended with her sending me her book to review. Definitely worth the few hours I took! When is your next FB party? I’d love to get involved. Thanks!