Category Archives: A Beautiful Woman in Venice

Posts that relate to my book, A Beautiful Woman in Venice.

Sharing: Interview with Harry Freedman

Posted on April 2, 2024 by seductivevenice

JoAnn Locktov, a writer and publisher and friend, recently interviewed Harry Freedman, author of Shylock’s Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice’s Jews and the Ghetto. You can read the interview here on Ytali. JoAnn discussed with Mr. Freedman Sara Copia … Continue reading →

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Giulia Lama and Other Talented Venetian Women

Posted on March 20, 2024 by seductivevenice

As previously noted, I’ve added new chapters to my book A Beautiful Woman in Venice, with one such chapter exploring the life and work of painter Giulia Lama. She was known for her deep tenebrism and chiaroscuro, techniques popular at … Continue reading →

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Two Hands

Posted on December 28, 2023 by seductivevenice

Sadly, no one had a response for my previous tombola, asking you to name where I was. Before I give the answer, I’d like to extend the invitation to my followers outside the US to see if they know the … Continue reading →

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My First Bookseller

Posted on December 1, 2023 by seductivevenice

The second tombola has closed and we have new winners! My question was apparently a difficult one, and I had only two entrants, so BOTH of them are winners today: Wilson and Shawn. Congratulations! Today’s post is number 999!!! I’m … Continue reading →

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First Bar, First Spritz

Posted on November 25, 2023 by seductivevenice

Let the celebration continue! We had our first tombola (raffle) winner: Rosemarie will get to choose a book from the list below for correctly answering the previous post’s question about the Venetian festival known for its fireworks. For today’s contest, … Continue reading →

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Let the Celebration Begin!

Posted on November 21, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m officially kicking off the celebration of my impending one-thousandth blog post! I’ve been posting here on WordPress since 2012. Today’s post is number 997. Keep watching this space for a slew of posts celebrating Venice and the many things … Continue reading →

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Sharing: My Favorite Reads for 2023

Posted on November 12, 2023 by seductivevenice

How many books have you read this year? What are your three favorite reads? Here are mine! Shepherd.com, the site that posted my earlier recommendations related to A Beautiful Woman in Venice, has now launched a new focus: My three … Continue reading →

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My Interview with Ytali Magazine!

Posted on October 12, 2023 by seductivevenice

Please enjoy my interview by JoAnn Locktov in Ytali magazine! JoAnn is a long time Venetophile who has contributed to preserving Venetian culture and promoting Venetian artisans as well as publishing three photo anthologies. See her full biography below (borrowed … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Woman in Venice, second edition, Is Ready for You!

Posted on September 7, 2023 by seductivevenice

I’m pleased to announce that I’ve got a new edition of A Beautiful Woman in Venice for you to enjoy. Though I thought I had turned over every stone while doing my research, I found that I had more to … Continue reading →

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The best books about undaunted Italian women to inspire you

Posted on August 8, 2023 by seductivevenice

Hi friends and readers! I recently joined an online service that connects readers with good books. Shepherd.com invited me to make a list of 5 books I recommend, on a topic of my choosing. I’ve compiled a list of “The … Continue reading →

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