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From Chapter One to Done: Two Elements to Writing a Page-Turner! Podcast for Authors
Every author needs to know about these two elements a book needs to hook readers and keep them reading!
Laura Botten
Mar 282 min read
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Winter Audiobook Sale!
The audiobook is 50% off now through February 28th!
Laura Botten
Jan 91 min read
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Black Friday Sale!
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to thank you with this early Black Friday sale!
Laura Botten
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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A Recipe from Rome... Now Available as an Audiobook!
Listen to a snippet of chapter 17, "La Dolce Vita," which takes place at the Trevi Fountain!
Laura Botten
Jul 26, 20241 min read
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Seven New Books to Transport You to Italy This Summer!
Escape to Italy this summer with these seven new books.
Laura Botten
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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Audiobook Preview!
Exclusive first listen to A Recipe from Rome on audiobook! Check out this clip from chapter four as April and Simon fly to the eternal city.
Laura Botten
May 4, 20241 min read
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'The Goodbye Cat,' a Book I've Never Needed More
My cat was a big girl. Sixteen pounds at one point. Aside from her curves and age, she was healthy as a horse. But cats aren't immortal...
Laura Botten
Jan 21, 20248 min read
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Three Books Set in Italy to Read Over Christmas Break
Here are three books that I'm reading that are transporting me to everyone's favorite boot-shaped nation during holiday down-time
Laura Botten
Nov 30, 20231 min read
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'A Recipe from Rome:' The Reviews are In!
The reviews are pouring in with resounding praise! See what readers are saying about 'A Recipe from Rome.'
Laura Botten
Sep 3, 20231 min read
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Pre-Orders are Live for 'A Recipe from Rome!'
Here's how you can pre-order your copy of A Recipe from Rome!
Laura Botten
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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Mark Your Calendars... It's Almost time to Get Your Hands on 'A Recipe from Rome!'
After three-and-a-half years of writing, 'A Recipe from Rome' finally has a release date. Mark your calendars for...
Laura Botten
Jul 1, 20231 min read
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A Recipe from Rome: COVER REVEAL!
The cover art for my debut novel A Recipe from Rome is finished!
Laura Botten
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Podcast Alert: The Best Must-Read Books Set in Italy
On the podcast A Writer in Italy, we discuss the books set in Italy that have influenced my own novel "A Recipe from Rome"
Laura Botten
May 14, 20232 min read
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Recipes from Rome... Sneak Peek of My Book and Its Recipes!
One can't write a novel titled A Recipe from Rome and not include recipes! Let me whet your appetite with a preview of 5 recipes in the book
Laura Botten
Mar 6, 20235 min read
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Italy Chats: Bonnie Callahan Talks Inspiration Behind Book 'Remy Vs. Rome'
What is it about Rome that's so special? Watch as Bonnie and Laura chat about their favorite city in the world in this month's Italy Chat!
Laura Botten
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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"A Recipe From Rome"... The Story Behind the Book
The characters in my book "A Recipe from Rome" were inspired by the people who visited Italy with me three years ago.
Laura Botten
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Romance, Tuscany, and Chocolate Cake
This is the true-life story of a woman leaving her stable job behind to follow her heart to Tuscany where she found true love and good food.
Laura Botten
Nov 27, 20222 min read
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Five Gritty Titles to Consume for Halloween
These movies and books will send a chill down your spine just in time for Halloween. And? They're all Italy-themed!
Laura Botten
Oct 29, 20222 min read
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Italy Chat With Author Margie Miklas
Is tourism ruining Venice? What's the most beautiful spot in Italy? Is it wise to travel to a foreign country alone?
Laura Botten
Aug 30, 20221 min read
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Five (More) Rom-Com's Set in Rome
Few places are more majestic than the eternal city of Rome. Here are five more books to add to your Rome Rom-Com list!
Laura Botten
Aug 12, 20222 min read
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