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By: dev sharma
Laura, The Last Masterpiece book is very nice. I have read it recently.
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Lee Laurino. I'm so glad you enjoyed them, Lee!
By: Lee Laurino
Laura, I have not baked in YEARS but just tried your Ricotta cheese cookies. I am very unhappy...............they are addictive! You could eat each batch as they exit the oven before the next tra...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Ralph Kaufer. Hello Ralph! I love seeing treasures people find, but I don't do art advising / appraisal. A certified appra...
By: Ralph Kaufer
I have a collection of 10 " MERLI and Galli " Capo " pieces that are wonderful but my grandchildren ( who are all MD 's & Lawyer's ) have no interest in . Do you still recommend the auction house...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to JoAnn Catania. Hi JoAnn! Thanks so much for joining the discussion with WFWA. Here is Il Ritratto Notturno: https://www.am...
By: JoAnn Catania
Hi Laura, I found your recent talk on historical writng for WFWA very interesting. You mentioned that you have published some of your novels in Italian. I've looked for the translations but have ...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Ryan. Hi Ryan, You can find limoncello all over Italy, but it originated in the Capri / Amalfi area. To be honest, I would...
By: Ryan
Hi Laura, The other day, I wondered whether I should go to Cinque Terre or Amalfi Coast, or both. What are your thoughts? I will be visiting in the high season (~June.) I would like the one that ...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Rosanne Boik. Thank you so much for reading, Rosanne! :)
By: Rosanne Boik
Laura, I finally finished The Gondola Maker and LOVED it! I have a friend who is an actual Gondolier and many years ago, he took me to a boatyard. I loved this book!
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Janice Slaughter. Thank you so much for recommending THE NIGHT PORTRAIT for your book club, Janice! You can read a bit mor...
By: Janice Slaughter
I’m recommending The Night Portrait to my Book Club for our 2021-2022 reading list. Loved the Book, and know my Book club members will love it too. We’ve read two of your books so far, and en...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Sue Lindsay. Hi Sue, Awww, you're so kind. Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you've enjoyed my work. Happy reading! Laura
By: Sue Lindsay
Hi Laura, First, I read The Night Portrait and thought it was the best book of all time as I am interested in WWII, art history, and the Monuments Men. Then, I read The Giant and thought it was e...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Amber McDougall. Hi Amber, Thank you so much for reading THE NIGHT PORTRAIT. I'm so thrilled to hear you enjoyed the story...
By: Amber McDougall
Hi Laura, I have just finished reading The Night Portrait and absolutely loved it! It helped me get through the longest lockdown in the world this year, in Melbourne Australia. I love the way you...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Andrea. Thank you so much for your kind words, Andrea! --Laura
By: Andrea
Dear Laura: Thank you for bringing into the light the real sense of art. I listened to the masterclass of Micheangelo's David. It was a beautiful, serene, and also an intellectual experience. You...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Ana Jeria. Hi Ana, I'm so thrilled you enjoyed the story. Thank you! --Laura
By: Ana Jeria
Ms. Morelli, Just finished your beautiful book on The Painter’s Apprentice. I am so happy to have the chance to read your TPA bonus. I loved it and learned so much. I am about to embark on The ...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to K Kat. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! :)
By: K Kat
Hey Laura, I recently watched one of your online webinars about Etruscan women and I was blown away by the interesting facts and pieces of history found in artworks of ancient Etruria. Thanks so ...
By: Elia Fleta Mallol
Hi Laura, I'm living in Rome. My name is Elia Fleta Mallol, I'm a singer and I'm learning how to paint religious icon here in Rome, but I'm from Madrid ( Spain). I'm interested to know more about...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Noel Carl BonTempo, MD. Thank you so much for sharing your memories and for reading THE PAINTER'S APPRENTICE! --Laura
By: Noel Carl BonTempo, MD
Signora Morelli, I enjoyed your Painter's Apprentice and am looking forward to reading more. As a laureato of L'Universita' degli Studi di Bologna I wonder about the capability of Signora Trevisa...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Rita McCaffrey. Hi Rita, it sounds like a wonderful idea for a wedding veil--wow! There are wonderful artisan lace-makers ...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to JANE GENUARDI. Hi Jane, If you follow the link in the back of the book, it will take you to the behind-the-scenes research...
By: Rita McCaffrey
Hello Laura, I love your website and your books (I've read every one). My daughter is getting married in 1 year in the US. She would like a wedding veil made in Italy ("for me") and have an Itali...
By: JANE GENUARDI
Just finished 'the Painter's Apprentice' and LOVED it. In the back it said I could see the gilded boxes Maria makes and suggestions for further readings, etc.....I haven't found either, please ex...
By: Rebecca Moon Ruark
Laura, just a quick note to say thank you. I just finished THE GONDOLA MAKER and adored this unique love story--between a young man and his ancestral craft. I posted a little about it on my blog,...
By: Penny McDonald
LOVE your books..keep writing..LOVE Venice
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Marilyn Yung. Thanks for the link, Marilyn!
By: Marilyn Yung
Hello, Laura: I am writing a travel post for Medium.com about the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna and would like permission to quote from your post on the mosaics in Ravenna. I would also inclu...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Robert Elder. Hi Robert, I am sincerely grateful for your review. Thank you very much! --Laura
By: Gayle
HI, Laura. I'm just starting to research a trip to Venice (and the surrounding area) for sometime next year (2019). I found your "Made in Venice" book, and have already enjoyed it's format, infor...
By: Robert Elder
This is my Goodreads review of "The Painter's Apprentice": https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2167888193
By: Laura Morelli
Hi Suzanne, thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed The Gondola Maker. --Laura
By: TeacherWriter
HI Laura! I loved The Gondola Maker. You completely enveloped me in the story, and now I want to learn more about the history of gondolas! I've posted my reviews on my blog, Amazon, and Goodreads...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to salima yakoob (@mssolidarity). Thank you for following! What kind of shoes are you looking for? Are you interested in handma...
By: salima yakoob (@mssolidarity)
Hi. Love your blog. Would like any suggestions for good and reasonably priced Italian shoes to buy during trip to the country. Thanks.:-)
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Angela Giuffrida. Hi Angela, I'd be happy to help and will contact you directly. Kind regards, Laura Morelli
By: Angela Giuffrida
Hi Laura, I hope you don't mind me getting in touch. I'm the editor of The Local Italy - www.thelocal.it and was wondering if you'd be interested in doing an interview, as well as sharing some in...
By: Laura Morelli
In reply to Jennifer. Hi Jennifer, I'm flattered that you asked, and am happy to have you link to this image. Thank you and enjoy your t...
By: Jennifer
May I use your image of a gaffer and link to your page about Glass Blowing in Murano? It will be on a post I'm writing about an upcoming trip we're taking to Italy and will post on 10/29/2012. To...