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New Casanova Book: Casanova a Trieste e Gorizia

Posted on May 26, 2023 by seductivevenice

For those of my readers who enjoy the study of Casanova’s life, good news: there is a new book! Casanova a Trieste e Gorizia by Alessandro Marzo Magno and Federico Vidic will be presented this coming Sunday, May 28, 2023, … Continue reading →

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Sharing: Online Seminar–Why is this so controversial?

Posted on April 18, 2023 by seductivevenice

Author Laura Morelli is offering an online seminar about Michelangelo’s statue David, which has recently been in the news when it was banned in a Florida school. Learn more from an art historian who can provide a bigger picture. You … Continue reading →

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Not a Reluctant Traveler, Just a Surprised One!

Posted on April 7, 2023 by seductivevenice

I am incredibly excited to share with you some big news: I got to appear on an Apple Tv show with none other than Hollywood star Eugene Levy, Andar Per Bacari will be out in English by August 2023  and … Continue reading →

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Salon Discussion: Redefining Beauty at Gabriella Cafe this Thursday, April 6

Posted on April 2, 2023 by seductivevenice

Make your reservations now so you’re sure to get a seat! The food and wine are excellent, so you’re in for a treat. See you there! p.s. I’ll have books for sale, including the new second edition of A Beautiful … Continue reading →

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Join me for an Evening at Gabriella Cafe!

Posted on March 23, 2023 by seductivevenice

Happy Spring! I’d like to invite you to come join me for an evening of talk and thought. I’ll be offering a “salon” event at Gabriella Cafe in Santa Cruz, on Thursday, April 6 from 6:00 to 9:00. A literary … Continue reading →

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Three Venice Crime Authors at Studium Tomorrow (or Today, Depending where you are!)

Posted on October 12, 2022 by seductivevenice

I just learned that on Thursday, October 13 at 6:00 pm in Venice, three writers will be discussing their work at Libreria Studium in Venice. It will also be live streamed on Facebook for those who can’t attend. As you … Continue reading →

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Palazzo Ottoboni-Fiano

Posted on September 19, 2022 by seductivevenice

This is the site of the Palazzo Ottoboni-Fiano, at the Piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina address #4, which Casanova visited in 1770. He had received a letter of introduction written by the Venetian nobleman Signor Zulian to his sister, … Continue reading →

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Venetian Lives Event Videos

Posted on June 18, 2022 by seductivevenice

In case you’d like to see the videos from the Venetian Lives interview, they’re available on Facebook for about 25 more days. Graziella Giusto hosted me at her new atelier / artist’s workshop in Cannaregio, Venice, on June 11. Author … Continue reading →

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The Newest Casanova Biography

Posted on June 5, 2022 by seductivevenice

A couple weeks ago my newsfeed blew up with articles about the newest biography on Casanova: Adventurer: The Life and Times of Giacomo Casanova. This review by the Guardian calls C a “career criminal” and particularly focuses on incest, pedophilia, … Continue reading →

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The Search for Hope

Posted on January 15, 2022 by seductivevenice

“A lockdown with imposed restrictions. For some this is a paralyzing situation, for others it is being given space to create. In the last thirteen years of his life, Giacomo Casanova (1725-1798) also found himself in restrictive circumstances: the money … Continue reading →

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