Released: February 4 2025 • Now available as an audiobook!
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I’m delighted by the overwhelmingly positive reception of my debut novel, Becoming Mariella!
It is a tremendous honor to have been nominated as a finalist for both the 2025 International Book Awards and the American Book Fest Awards of 2025.
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read the book and
reach out. With almost 80 positive reviews on Amazon,
Mariella continues to gain new fans.
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“I’m so honored to receive a full-page review in the October 2025 issue of Fra Noi, the Italian/American magazine from Chicago, whose tagline is “Embrace your inner Italian.” 👏
I hope you’ll enjoy Mariella’s journey, and if you’d like, please drop me a note. I’d love to hear what you think!
Inspiration for Mariella’s story came from my affinity for all things Sicilian and Italian, having been raised in a half-Sicilian/American family.
My own struggle to find and follow my path in this world served as a touchstone, along with inspiration from my pyschotherapy clients who found the courage to overcome obstacles and have dared, like Mariella, to break free and live true to themselves. Read the synopsis
“Becoming Mariella is a touching and thought-provoking read that had me reflecting on the beautiful balance between who we are and our roots. You might just find it as inspiring as I did.”
— CHAD RICHINS, READERS’ FAVORITE
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Released February 2025 / Available as an audiobook!