In our current “new normal” of COVID-19 and physical distancing, sitting on the back porch with a good book sounds pretty relaxing. It won’t take you long to realize your reading a masterpiece by Author Laura Morelli. A historical fiction account of Michelangelo’s The David.
Florence, 1500. Fresco painter Jacopo Torni longs to make his mark in the world. But while his peers enjoy prestigious commissions, his meager painting jobs are all earmarked to pay down gambling debts.
When Jacopo hears of a competition to create Florence’s greatest sculpture, he pins all his hopes on a collaboration with his boyhood companion, Michelangelo Buonarroti. But will the frustrated artist ever emerge from the shadow of his singularly gifted friend?
Our interview dives into the labor of love writing this book was for Laura; it was 20-years in the making! Lots of research trips to Florence and a real understanding of Renaissance Art History.
Enjoy, and please give us your feedback in the comments section.
Epissode 75: buon Natale From KM Zero Tours
Episode 73: Your Place In Florence
Episode 72: Patiently They Sit and Wait
Episode 71: The Impact of the Coronavirus in Tuscany
Episode 70: The Personal Touch of Florencetown
Episode 69: Mario Scalzi Discusses The Gems of Tuscany
Episode 68: Urban Adventures Florence
Episode 67: Cool Tours With Anna Madaffari
Episode 66: Holiday Wine Shopping and Harvest 2019 Review
Episode 65: Naked In Italy
Episode 64: Opera In The Kitchen
Episode 63: The Best Wine Tasting Ever
Episode 62: Renting A Villa With Peace of Mind
Episode 61:Kathy McCabe-Dream of Italy
Episode 60: Lost In Florence-The Book!
Espisode 59: Italy Customized With Linda Sorgiovanni
Episode 58: Andrew Cotto
Episode 57: Finding The Perfect Place To Stay
Episode 56: Dinner In The Vineyard, A Chianti Experience
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