Back in the Day Stories, Ramblings & Writing

Under the Blue of The Truglio Dome

My niece is getting married. Erica and Mike are getting married in my parents’ backyard. It will be the eighth wedding in the Truglio backyard. My wedding was first, exactly forty-four years ago. Backyard weddings are not unusual, but a Truglio backyard wedding is special. My parent's backyard faces the Great South Bay—our beautiful bay… Continue reading Under the Blue of The Truglio Dome

Becoming America's Stories, Famous Seaweed Soup, News to Nosh

Taking That Big Baby Step

In today's Indie Author World, a writer must know how to market, understand their audience, pick keywords, brand, stay consistent with the brand, navigate social media, and constantly be on top of the evolving market . I find marketing an exhausting means to get my books in front of my audience (parents, teachers, grandparents, reviewers,… Continue reading Taking That Big Baby Step

Famous Seaweed Soup, News to Nosh, Weekend Coffee Share

Mother’s Day Coffee Share

Good morning Everyone. It's a beautiful day on the south shore of Long Island. I am attempting to reconnect writing and reading routines in the wake of my daughter's wedding, Famous Seaweed Soup's book release, spring cleanup, and getting the boats launched for the season. I look forward to reading your coffee shares, so I'll… Continue reading Mother’s Day Coffee Share

Famous Seaweed Soup, News to Nosh

BIG News, Everyone

Big NEWS, Everyone. Famous Seaweed Soup is shipping out into the world a few days early via Amazon. If you order now, you will be the first on your block to have and hold your very own Famous Seaweed Soup. Amazon reviews are not open until May 9th, but you can submit your review, now,… Continue reading BIG News, Everyone

Famous Seaweed Soup, News to Nosh

BEHAVE!

When Famous Seaweed Soup first arrived in 1993, the local newspaper, Suffolk County News, arranged an interview in my home with me and my ten-year old daughter Sara. I scrambled to tidy the living room, put on clean clothes and makeup. Sara was excited to get her picture in the paper. Hallie, then seven-years old,… Continue reading BEHAVE!