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Fascinating World: In France, Amidst Stunning Landscapes

Fascinating World: In France, Amidst Stunning Landscapes

with Isabella Galeotti by Maria Teresa De Donato Dearest friends, For our Fascinating World column, today I would like to introduce you to this captivating journey through France, undertaken by my friend and fellow author, Isabella Galeotti, and her husband. It was a road trip taken by this extraordinary couple from July 1st to July 17th, 1998—a…

GET REAL!A look at the Fast Fashion Book

GET REAL!A look at the Fast Fashion Book

Brainstorming between Maria Teresa De Donato and Elisa Rubini Today, my colleague Elisa Rubini and I thought we’d discuss a topic that’s been on our minds for some time: Fast Fashion Books. In doing so, we’ll consider some aspects and their consequent implications, explaining why we might approve or disapprove of them. MTDD: Elisa, let’s…

Giuseppe Storti: A lawyer by profession and a journalist and writer by passion

Giuseppe Storti: A lawyer by profession and a journalist and writer by passion

by Maria Teresa De Donato Dear friends, Today, I have the pleasure and honor of hosting on my blog and virtual cultural lounge my friend and fellow author Giuseppe Storti, a man of immeasurable cultural and human depth, whose work brings him great honor. Having had the opportunity to meet him at several online events,…

Fascinating World: CHINA: At the Table in Hainan with Fiori Picco

Fascinating World: CHINA: At the Table in Hainan with Fiori Picco

Interview by Maria Teresa De Donato Dear friends, Today, I have the pleasure of reintroducing my colleague and friend, Fiori Picco, a sinologist, author, and editor who has been my guest on several occasions. In the past, Fiori and I have organized interviews, both written and video, to present her novels set in China, specifically…

Fascinating World: Hainan Island – China’s Hawaii

Fascinating World: Hainan Island – China’s Hawaii

Interview with Fiori Picco by Maria Teresa De Donato Dear friends, today, for my Fascinating World Column, I have the pleasure of once again hosting my friend and colleague, Author, Sinologist, Publisher, and Translator, Fiori Picco. This time, however, we won’t be discussing one of her publications; instead, we’ll share her knowledge of China, the country where Fiori…

Andrea Ansevini: Versatility and Determination

Andrea Ansevini: Versatility and Determination

Interview by Maria Teresa De Donato Dear friends, Today, I am pleased to introduce Andrea Ansevini, a dear friend and fellow author. Over the years, I have always admired not only his versatility, reflected in his many activities and interests as well as his literary output, but also his determination in pursuing the goals he sets…

The Parallel Universe by Patrizia Carlotti

The Parallel Universe by Patrizia Carlotti

Interview by Maria Teresa De Donato Dear friends, Today, I am again joined by a very welcome guest, Patrizia Carlotti, whom I had the pleasure of interviewing some time ago. Although she works in Public Administration, Patrizia has cultivated some great passions since she was very young, namely Music and Singing. To this is added Writing since,…

Milena Bonvissuto: From Radio to Novels and Social Commitment

Milena Bonvissuto: From Radio to Novels and Social Commitment

Interview by Maria Teresa De Donato On one of her social profiles, she presents herself decidedly provocatively with a “Leave me alone, I’m unfriendly.” Allow me to differ. Having had the opportunity to meet her, even if only virtually for the moment, and to interact with her on various occasions, I have been able to…

Patrizia Carlotti between Music, Singing, and Writing

Patrizia Carlotti between Music, Singing, and Writing

Interview by Maria Teresa De Donato Dear friends, Today, as the first interview of this New Year 2025, I have the pleasure of introducing you to a truly special woman: Patrizia Carlotti, a pure-blooded Tuscan whose life I hope to immortalize in a novel shortly. While waiting to realize this beautiful project, I invite you to…

Amazing Italy: Visiting Villa Morosini

Amazing Italy: Visiting Villa Morosini

with Maria Cristina Buoso by Maria Teresa De Donato Our journey in Amazing Italy with our dear friend Maria Cristina, Author and Blogger, continues with other precious pearls of her Region: Veneto. I wish you all a good read! MTDD: Hello, Maria Cristina, and welcome back to my Virtual Cultural Salon. MCB: Thank you, Maria Teresa, for the invitation. It…

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