The rest is silence…

Feb 24, 2008 | Books - Publishing - The Novel

If I’ve been remiss in updating this blog, it’s only because I’m deep, deep in research for the new novel. I have, however, hit upon an entertaining diversion for the next week or so, for those who have been missing me. More on that tomorrow. A quick...

The real Capulets & Montagues

Sep 13, 2007 | Uncategorized

Someone just found this site by Googling the names "ANTONIO CAPULLETTO" and "MARIOTTO MONTECCHIO." Which is flattering, as the only way that person could have gotten those names is by reading my novel. Because I made them up. With that in mind, I...

Chapter 5 – Part 1

Oct 26, 2006 | Books - The Novel

Outside Verona On a borrowed – stolen! – horse, Pietro tried to keep up with Mariotto and Antony as they tore after the Capitano. Already he was out of sight. Blessedly they’d taken the time to saddle their horses, something Cangrande hadn’t bothered with. It was not...

Chapter 4 – Part 2

Aug 29, 2006 | The Novel

“This happened this morning?” The Capitano’s eyes scanned the few written lines again and again, ripping every ounce of meaning from them. “Just – before dawn,” gasped the rider. “Ant– Ant–” The Scaliger looked up. “When you can! Don’t waste my time!” The youth...