A collection of short stories by Maria Teresa De Donato Review by Elisa Rubini Some books arrive silently and then stay with you, like a voice you can’t stop hearing. Tales of Life and Surroundings is like that. A collection of twenty short stories that don’t claim to change the world, but that touch you inside, leaving…
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…
Review by Elisa Rubini Some books surprise you because they speak to you, even when they recount lives you’ve never known. Missing Puzzles: Understanding Who We Are Through the Lives of Our Ancestors by Maria Teresa De Donato is one of them. It’s not just an autobiographical novel; it’s an emotional and cultural journey into the roots…
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…