Peter Pezzelli

Author of Home to Italy and Francesca’s Kitchen

Selected Works

Fiction
Sometimes you can go home again...
“A beautiful novel...Peter Pezzelli captures the warmth of Italy--family, friendships, and food--invites us into the world of his wonderful characters, and takes us full circle on a journey of life and love.”
Luanne Rice
New York Times bestselling author
“Poignant and emotionally revealing, Pezzelli's latest will have you laughing, crying and simply enjoying a first-rate novel.”
--Romantic Times
"Home cooking, good pasta, and traditional family values conquer all in this amusing and touching story."
--Publishers Weekly
"A sweet, brave, and funny novel--with a heart as big as the entire state of Rhode Island."
Claire Cook
--author of Must Love Dogs

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The View From Here

Step One

May 10, 2010

Tags: launching a website

Six years ago, when Home To Italy was first published, my editor suggested that it might be a good idea for me to develop an author's website. I agreed that it might be a good idea too.

A couple of years later, just before Francesca's Kitchen hit the bookshelves, my agent suggested that it might be a good idea for me to develop an author's website. I thought then that it might be a pretty good idea, too.

Two years ago, just after I finished Italian Lessons, a good friend suggested that maybe it might be a good idea for me to get on the stick, maybe join the 21st Century, and develop an author's website. It struck me, of course, as a very good idea.

I suppose that all along it has been a good idea to start an author's website, but for some unknown reason I could never seem to get around to doing it. Quite honestly I had no idea of how to put one together, or what I would do with it once I had one. I still don't--not really. So why bother?

But then one day, perhaps perceiving the underlying emotions holding me back, Nellie, Abigail,and Hector at the Authors Guild made me an offer I couldn't refuse: to build my website for free. Gratis. The bubble. Niente.

Suddenly I understood what it was that had been holding me back all along, why I had never gotten around to developing an author's website. Suddenly I not only thought it was a good idea to have an author's website, but suddenly I really really wanted one. Now!

So now I have one. Now I'm taking my first giant step into the 21st Century. I still don't know what I'm doing with this thing, and I confess to a bit of trepidation at wading into the cyber waters, so I invite you who are reading this to take a look around, check in now and then, and let me know what you think.

Meantime, I'm going to say a little prayer, take a deep breath, press the button and finally put this show on the road. Wish me buona fortuna!

ciao

Comments

  1. May 11, 2010 10:12 AM EDT
    Welcome to the internet Pete. We're glad to have you!
    Bravissimo!
    - Christina
  2. May 11, 2010 12:42 PM EDT
    Following closely after Mother's Day, the birth of Peter's blog fills me with great pride and joy at his latest achievement. His latest book, Villa Mirabella, is a delight!
    - N M Pezzelli
  3. May 12, 2010 7:49 AM EDT
    I love this new site.
    What a great way to follow your work!
    - Ali Kanaczet
  4. June 4, 2010 5:33 PM EDT
    Peter, I've been looking for a website for you since your 1st book. Glad to see you've finally taken the plunge. Enjoy your blog. I'll be following you. Love your books! This GA girl loves Italy.
    - Martha Franks
  5. June 7, 2010 8:03 AM EDT
    After reading your first book,I looked for a website, and was surprised not to find one. Since, I have purchased each of your books, and talk about them to everyone. Your words, ideas and characters are gifts to the world. I am and will always be a fan, PLEASE...keep writing.
    - Yvonne Gallager
  6. July 31, 2010 6:56 AM EDT
    I have read and reread all your books. My favorite is Francesca's kitchen. It takes me home. I savore any new book that you write.
    - Marla Andreola
  7. February 21, 2011 7:32 PM EST
    Loved all your books. I own them all as I love to reread favorites which they most definitely are. So looking forward to your next book. Keep them coming. Best wishes

    Linda Kanarian a.k.a. To my longtime friend Vicki as "Ric"
    - Anonymous
  8. March 7, 2011 4:30 PM EST
    Peter, I've read and enjoyed every one of your books.
    I even passed them around to my friends. I sincerely
    hope you are ready to publish the next one soon.
    - Bill Schiraldi

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