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Pamela Allegretto
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The delight in using my imagination to create something from nothing that hopefully entertains the reader.
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Bridge of Sighs and Dreams
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Ashes to Ashes, Diamonds to Dust
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There’s no better way for me to celebrate “WORLD BOOK DAY” than to share this recent Amazon UK Bridge of Sighs and Dreams5-star review from award winning author, Alison Morton.
“Stoic is the word which springs to mind when you consider the protagonist, Angelina, yet she is courageous, warm-hearted and a survivor. But the author is particularly clever in developing Angelina’s nemesis Read more of this blog post »
There’s no better way for me to celebrate “WORLD BOOK DAY” than to share this recent Amazon UK Bridge of Sighs and Dreams5-star review from award winning author, Alison Morton.
“Stoic is the word which springs to mind when you consider the protagonist, Angelina, yet she is courageous, warm-hearted and a survivor. But the author is particularly clever in developing Angelina’s nemesis Read more of this blog post »
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I am very happy to announce the publication of my new book: Flirting with Fortune: Casanova in Rome. First there was Casanova in Venice (Seductive Venice: In Casanova’s Footsteps), but now you can follow his sojourns during three trips to Rome..."
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Smorgasbord Health Column 2024 – The Medicine Woman’s Treasure Chest – Herbal Medicine -Dandelion by Sally Cronin
"I was going to call this the Witch’s Medicine Cabinet, as at some points of my nutritional career I have been labelled as such. Once in my advisory centre when we lived in Ireland in the 90s, a male client arrived in need of a complete lifestyle m..."
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“She dreamed of Venice. However, it wasn’t a city alive with stars dripping like liquid gold into canals, or Bougainvillea spilling from flowerpots like overfilled glasses of wine. In this dream, Venice was without color. Where pastel palazzi once lined emerald lagoons, now, gray, shadowy mounds of rubble paralleled murky canals. Lovers could no longer share a kiss under the Bridge of Sighs; it had been the target of an obsessive Allied bomb in search of German troops. The only sign of life was in Piazza San Marco, where the infamous pigeons continued to feed. However, these pigeons fed not on seeds handed out by children, but on corpses rotting under the elongated shadow of the Campanile.”
― Bridge of Sighs and Dreams
― Bridge of Sighs and Dreams
“I have always liked the concept of trying to put myself in someone else’s shoes, in order to better understand the basis of their emotions and actions. When we are fleshed out and outwardly adorned we are all unique. But under the costumes and grease paint, we are one, all Mother Earth’s children. I still have hope that in my lifetime I will see everyone, despite their race, ethnicity, religion, lack of religion, economic situation, sexual orientation, etc., treated with dignity. How hard is it, really, just to treat people the way you want to be treated?”
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“It's temples and palaces did seem
Like fabrics of enchantment pil'd to heaven.”
― Julian and Maddalo: A Conversation
Like fabrics of enchantment pil'd to heaven.”
― Julian and Maddalo: A Conversation
“I have always liked the concept of trying to put myself in someone else’s shoes, in order to better understand the basis of their emotions and actions. When we are fleshed out and outwardly adorned we are all unique. But under the costumes and grease paint, we are one, all Mother Earth’s children. I still have hope that in my lifetime I will see everyone, despite their race, ethnicity, religion, lack of religion, economic situation, sexual orientation, etc., treated with dignity. How hard is it, really, just to treat people the way you want to be treated?”
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“She dreamed of Venice. However, it wasn’t a city alive with stars dripping like liquid gold into canals, or Bougainvillea spilling from flowerpots like overfilled glasses of wine. In this dream, Venice was without color. Where pastel palazzi once lined emerald lagoons, now, gray, shadowy mounds of rubble paralleled murky canals. Lovers could no longer share a kiss under the Bridge of Sighs; it had been the target of an obsessive Allied bomb in search of German troops. The only sign of life was in Piazza San Marco, where the infamous pigeons continued to feed. However, these pigeons fed not on seeds handed out by children, but on corpses rotting under the elongated shadow of the Campanile.”
― Bridge of Sighs and Dreams
― Bridge of Sighs and Dreams
“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.”
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Greg wrote: "Pamela,Took a while as I had some distractions and interruptions but just finished reading "Bridge of Sighs and Dreams" - phenomenal ! I knew I wanted to finish it but, at the same time, wasn't a..."
Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the book. Yes, a review here and on Amazon would be much appreciated. Certainly, your novel, Henry's Pride, sounds like an intriguing read, and I intend to order the paperback version soon. Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! Cheers!
Pamela,Took a while as I had some distractions and interruptions but just finished reading "Bridge of Sighs and Dreams" - phenomenal ! I knew I wanted to finish it but, at the same time, wasn't anxious for it to end. I'll post a full review soon. I hope you'll enjoy "Henry's Pride" as much as I enjoyed your book. Anxious to read your next work.
Greg wrote: "Just starting to read "Bridge of Sighs and Dreams" but must tell you I'm already hooked three chapters in. You are an exceptional writer. The struggle against the Fascists reminds me favorably of H..."Greg, Thank you so much! You are so kind to let me know that you're enjoying my novel. I do hope you continue to like the story and will let me know what you think. Again, I thank you for taking the time to write.
Best wishes!
Pamela
Just starting to read "Bridge of Sighs and Dreams" but must tell you I'm already hooked three chapters in. You are an exceptional writer. The struggle against the Fascists reminds me favorably of Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls."
Majenta wrote: "Hi, Pamela! Thank you for contacting me! I like your answers to the writer's-block and best-part-of-being-a writer questions. Congratulations on your book! Happy reading, writing, and everything el..."Hi Majenta !
Thank you so much. You are inspiration for us.
Majenta wrote: "Hi, Pamela! Thank you for contacting me! I like your answers to the writer's-block and best-part-of-being-a writer questions. Congratulations on your book! Happy reading, writing, and everything el..."Hi - Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my answers. I'm so happy you enjoyed them. I hope you have the opportunity to read my novel. Best wishes!
Hi, Pamela! Thank you for contacting me! I like your answers to the writer's-block and best-part-of-being-a writer questions. Congratulations on your book! Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Have a great week ahead. Blessings!Best wishes from Majenta
