Bio:
I was born in Pisa, Italy, spent my childhood in Miami Beach, my teen years in Detroit and Milan, graduated from the University of Pisa and settled in Torre del Lago Puccini where I live with my family and my four dogs. Being bilingual (English and Italian) I have to deal with two languages constantly, and that’s not always an easy task. Since I was a child my parents have exhorted me to write and I am very grateful to them for that.
What is your greatest accomplishment as a writer so far?
I believe that having some work published is an achievement nowadays with all the amazing competition there is.
Why do you write?
Because I enjoy it. My characters whether in a play or a story, end up intriguing me and that’s exciting.
What is your writing process? (Any favorite places to write? Any interesting quirks, traditions, or rituals you may have? How many times might you revise something before being satisfied with it? Besides you, does anyone else edit your work? Etc.)
I prefer writing at my pc, generally in the morning. I do a lot of revision as complete satisfaction is never easy to reach.
Do you have anyone (friends, relatives, etc.) review your works before you publish them?
No, I always review my work by myself.
Could you give us an idea of your upcoming works without spoiling anything?
I’m working on a few short stories and revising a play I wrote years ago.
Do you have any writing events coming up? For example: something being published/released? A reading of one of your works? Interviews? Any speeches or talks?
I have some stories that should be published soon and a streaming of a play in March. It was one of the six finalists in a playwriting competition in London.
What do you hope to achieve as a writer?
I hope to write something good and worthy that may impress my readers and remain in their hearts.
What do you think of bad reviews? Are they helpful or harmful to you?
Bad reviews are never good and also hurt, but sometimes you can spot some clues that may turn out helpful.
What advice do you have for novice writers?
Keep being creative, never stop nourishing your imagination and believe in your work.
What do you feel are the most important resources a writer can use?
The dictionary and good grammar books are basic tools. There are also useful online resources and writing communities.
Where can people find out more about you and your writing? (websites, social media, etc.)
On websites that have published my work.
