First Blog Post
Hello everyone and thank you for following me. It's been a tough year for most including myself. I left Italy and am spending time in Brazil with my husband's family. Talk about culture shock. Luckily, I am fluent in Portuguese (I'm first generation Luso-American, parents from the Azores). When I read about "under-represented authors" I want to wave and yell, "Over here! Never met another Azorean author!"
Being in Brazil has afforded me a lot of time to research and WRITE. I'm working on 2 books at once.
I'm getting ready to publish a novel set in 17th century Naples, Italy. Prior to coming to Brazil in autumn 2020, I spent time in "bella Napoli" exploring their "cult of death" and the macabre San Guadioso catacombs. My protagonist gets embroiled in a notorious sex cult (TRUE STORY).
I would love to have some historical fiction test readers. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Here is the blurb for THE APPRENTICE:
In a desperate attempt to avoid an undesirable fate, “Carlo” dispatches an urgent letter to estranged cousin, Giovanni Balducci, on the eve of his departure to Naples. The talented youth, who is burdened by a great secret, convinces the famed Florentine master that he needs an apprentice. Together, they travel south to complete commissions, including the adornment of the macabre San Gaudioso catacombs.
What began as an adventure takes a perilous turn when the apprentice falls in love with a local monk and is forced to leave. While restoring an altarpiece, Carlo meets the famed nun, Sister Giulia di Marco, and her confessor, Father Aniello Arcieri. The charismatic pair gradually draw the lonely artist into their scandalous Confraternity of Carnal Charity, whose wealthy noble acolytes believe divine glory can be achieved through sexual ecstasy.
Unable to carry the secret any longer, Carlo finally confesses the truth to Sister Giulia, who wastes no time assigning the artist a prominent role within the cult. The unsactioned sect soon captures the attention of the Holy Inquisition. The priest aiding in the investigation is none other than the monk with whom Carlo fell in love.
That's all for now. Thanks for reading.
Cheers!
Being in Brazil has afforded me a lot of time to research and WRITE. I'm working on 2 books at once.
I'm getting ready to publish a novel set in 17th century Naples, Italy. Prior to coming to Brazil in autumn 2020, I spent time in "bella Napoli" exploring their "cult of death" and the macabre San Guadioso catacombs. My protagonist gets embroiled in a notorious sex cult (TRUE STORY).
I would love to have some historical fiction test readers. If anyone is interested, please let me know. Here is the blurb for THE APPRENTICE:
In a desperate attempt to avoid an undesirable fate, “Carlo” dispatches an urgent letter to estranged cousin, Giovanni Balducci, on the eve of his departure to Naples. The talented youth, who is burdened by a great secret, convinces the famed Florentine master that he needs an apprentice. Together, they travel south to complete commissions, including the adornment of the macabre San Gaudioso catacombs.
What began as an adventure takes a perilous turn when the apprentice falls in love with a local monk and is forced to leave. While restoring an altarpiece, Carlo meets the famed nun, Sister Giulia di Marco, and her confessor, Father Aniello Arcieri. The charismatic pair gradually draw the lonely artist into their scandalous Confraternity of Carnal Charity, whose wealthy noble acolytes believe divine glory can be achieved through sexual ecstasy.
Unable to carry the secret any longer, Carlo finally confesses the truth to Sister Giulia, who wastes no time assigning the artist a prominent role within the cult. The unsactioned sect soon captures the attention of the Holy Inquisition. The priest aiding in the investigation is none other than the monk with whom Carlo fell in love.
That's all for now. Thanks for reading.
Cheers!
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Hi Ken! I posted on FB that I would be leaving and left it up for a few days. I guess you missed it. I deleted my Twitter account a few years ago, then deleted Facebook and Instagram last week. Nothing happened to me (but I appreciate your kind concern). I'm focusing on writing and doing some other projects. Less distractions, more living. Hope you're doing well.
Thanks for reacing out!
Glad you are well. I'll miss seeing the photos of Brazil on your Instagram page, but there are only limited hours in a day so they must be used judiciously.Ken
Instagram was my downfall. I could easily spend HOURS scrolling and watching videos. It's just overload on the brain...Now, that time and brain power is being spent in the 17th century! LOL!!! I'll be releasing a new book for Xmas that I've been working on since January 2020 (after spending 2 weeks in Napoli). Are you in Italy right now? If so, where (if you don't mind me asking)?
Best wishes on your forthcoming book. I look forward to reading it. I've only been to Naples once - a hectic city.I'm in NH now getting ready for winter and working on the 5th book in my Nico Argenti series. Next year might find me in Perugia, one of my favorite Italian towns.
Thank you! Very hectic indeed but also rich in culture/history (as you know). I will definitely check out the Nico Argenti series. I already love the name. I've been to Perugia only once and it's a lovely city. Best wishes to you too!
Ken
ken@KenTentarelli.com