What does Sicilian housewifery involve? Cleaning things a lot, really strong coffee and cooking dangerously large quantities of pasta.
English and American friends often ask me how I do it. Read my online diary to find out!
When I can find the time, I write fiction in a genre I call “travel novels”, and non-fiction. Both categories will make you laugh, but not for the same reason.
My bestseller in non-fiction, Sicilian Card Games, gives you instructions on how to play some of the card games unique to Sicily (including hints on when to shout). It sells like hotcakes, perhaps because it is so cheap.
Amazon bestseller The Dangerously Truthful Diary of a Sicilian Housewife was described by the Times of Sicily as “…filled with biting wit, an astute knack for observation and a powerful sense of determination which makes it a joy to read.” Almost everyone on Amazon gave it five stars, except for one reviewer who only gave it three stars because, as she carefully explained, “it wouldn’t encourage me to marry a Sicilian.” Just for the record, I think Sicilian men make fabulous husbands.
I also write blog posts that add up to my warts-and-all travel guide to Sicily. It began as I responded to the many endearingly innocent questions asked of me, via my blog, by would-be travellers to Sicily.
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My passion in life is learning about history and foreign cultures. Sicily is ideal for this: It’s the most exotic place in Europe, with a culture fused from thirteen empires, from Vikings to North Africans. You can still experience them all in the food, the language, the festivals and traditions, and the monuments.
During twelve years living in Sicily I’ve learned heaps of insider tips. I’ve discovered beautiful places, jaw-dropping treasures, and intriguing stories. But was repeatedly amazed to find they weren’t even mentioned in the guide books. So I photograped everything and wrote my own.
Well, there you have it! The life and activities of a Sicilian Housewife.
The Dangerously Truthful Diary of a Sicilian Housewife 