Sofonisba e i suoi segreti
Uncovering Sofonisba’s Secrets: The Extraordinary Life of a Renaissance Painter
Virtual blog tour for “Sofonisba Anguissola — the most famous woman you’ve never heard of”
Sono lieta di annunciare che il mio nuovo romanzo “La vita segreta di Sofonisba Anguissola: la donna più famosa di cui non avete mai sentito parlare” è in tour virtuale questo mese con iRead Books, e avete l’opportunità di vincere una copia del libro. I partecipanti dagli Stati Uniti possono anche vincere un audiolibro!
I am pleased to announce that my new novel, “The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola—the most famous woman you’ve never heard of,” is on a virtual blog tour this month with iRead Books, and you can win a copy of the novel. US contestants can also win an audiobook!
Un viaggio emozionante dall’Italia alla Spagna fino alla Sicilia
An Exciting Journey from Italy to Spain and Sicily
Fate un viaggio con la fantasia attraverso l’Italia, la Spagna e la Sicilia seguendo le avventure di Sofonisba!
Take an armchair trip to Italy, Spain, and Sicily as you follow the adventures of Sofonisba!
Ambientato nel Cinquecento, La vita segreta di Sofonisba Anguissola racconta la storia della prima pittrice di ritratti a ricevere riconoscimenti internazionali per il suo lavoro. Sofonisba era una giovane donna colta e istruita—cosa rara per l’epoca—e il suo talento artistico fu riconosciuto da Michelangelo e in seguito da Vasari.
Set in the sixteenth century, The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola tells the story of the first female portrait painter to gain recognition and international acclaim for her work. Sofonisba was a highly educated and well-read young woman—unusual for the times—and her artistic talents were recognized by Michelangelo and later Vasari.
Intrighi e segreti di corte
Court Intrigue and Secrets
Sofonisba divenne pittrice di corte di Filippo II di Spagna e insegnò a dipingere alla sua regina Elisabetta, figlia di Caterina de’ Medici. Viaggiò ampiamente e incontrò artisti talentuosi, duchi autorevoli, principi folli, re religiosi, regine spie, visconti vivaci e capitani di mare affascinanti.
Sofonisba became court painter to Philip II of Spain and taught his queen Elisabeth, Catherine de’ Medici’s daughter, to paint. She traveled extensively and encountered talented artists, authoritative dukes, mad princes, religious kings, spying queens, vivacious viscounts, and dashing sea captains.
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Una vita da romanzo
A Life Like a Novel
Sofonisba visse fino ai novant’anni e narrò le sue straordinarie esperienze al giovane pittore Anthony Van Dyck. La sua storia, piena di intrighi, gelosie, tesori nascosti, amori non corrisposti, spionaggio e omicidi, si snoda sullo sfondo di Italia, Spagna e Sicilia.
Sofonisba lived well into her nineties and shared her extraordinary experiences with the young painter Anthony Van Dyck. Her story, filled with intrigue, jealousy, buried treasure, unrequited love, espionage, and murder, unfolds against the backdrop of Italy, Spain, and Sicily.
Molti si innamorarono di Sofonisba, ma solo uno conquistò davvero il suo cuore. La pittrice potrebbe aver custodito molti segreti… ma alla fine, solo lei conosce la verità!
Many fell in love with Sofonisba, but only one truly captured her heart. The painter may have had many secrets… but in the end, only she knows the truth!
What Readers are saying about “Sofonisba Anguissola — the most famous woman you’ve never heard of”
Feb 1 – The Pen and Muse Book Reviews – spotlight of all 3 books / giveaway
Feb 1 – Sefina Hawke’s Books – spotlight of all 3 books
Feb 2 – Working Mommy Journal – review of Sofonisba / giveaway
Feb 2 – Books for Books – book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 3 – Working Mommy Journal – review of Isabella / giveaway
Feb 3 – Books for Books – review of Isabella
Feb 4 – I’m All About Books – book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 5 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – review of Sofonisba
Feb 8 – Olio by Marilyn – review of Sofonisba / author interview / giveaway
Feb 8 – Literary Flits – review of Sofonisba / giveaway
Feb 9 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – review of Artemisia
Feb 10 – Sadie’s Spotlight – book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 10 – Gwendalyn’s Books – review of Sofonisba / author interview / giveaway
Feb 11 – History from a Woman’s Perspective – review of Isabella
Feb 11 – Books for Books – review of Artemisia
Feb 12 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 12 – Stephanie Jane – spotlight of all 3 books / giveaway
Feb 15 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author Blog – book spotlight / giveaway
Feb 16 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Feb 16 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – review of Sofonisba / guest post / giveaway
Feb 17 – Gwendalyn’s Books – review of Isabella
Feb 17 – Locks, Hooks and Books – review of Sofonisba / giveaway
Feb 17 – Splashes of Joy – spotlight of all 3 books / author interview / giveaway
Feb 18 – Locks, Hooks and Books – review of Isabella / giveaway
Feb 18 – Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – review of Sofonisba / giveaway
Feb 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – review of Artemisia / giveaway
Feb 19 – 30-something Travel – review of Sofonisba / guest post / giveaway
Feb 19 – Books Lattes & Tiaras – review of Sofonisba
Feb 22 – Books Lattes & Tiaras – review of Isabella
Feb 22 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – review of Isabella / giveaway
Feb 23 – Rockin’ Book Reviews – review of Artemisia / giveaway
Feb 23 – Jazzy Book Reviews – spotlight of all 3 books / giveaway
Feb 24 – Library of Clean Reads – review of Sofonisba / giveaway
Feb 25 – Olio by Marilyn – review of Artemisia / giveaway
Feb 26 – High Society Book Club & Reviews – review of Sofonisba + spotlight previous books / guest post / giveaway
Feb 26 – 30-something Travel – review of Isabella / giveaway
Feb 26 – Books Lattes & Tiaras – review of Artemisia
Read the novel that was inspired by the real life adventures of Sofonisba Anguissola!
The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola
Set in the sixteenth-century, The Secret Life of Sofonisba Anguissola tells the story of a woman’s passion for painting and adventure. In a world where women painters had little to no acknowledgment, she was singled out by Michelangelo and Vasari who recognized and praised her talent. Gaining the Milanese elite’s acclaim, she went on to become court painter to Spanish King Philip II and taught his queen to paint. One can’t live such an extraordinary life without having stories to tell, and tell them Sofonisba does to Sir Anthony Van Dyke, who comes to visit her toward the end of her life. During their meeting, she agrees to reveal her secrets but first challenges the younger painter to find the one lie hidden in her tale. In a saga filled with intrigue, jealousy, buried treasure, unrequited love, espionage, and murder, Sofonisba’s story is played out against the backdrop of Italy, Spain, and Sicily. Throughout her life, she encounters talented artists, authoritative dukes, mad princes, religious kings, spying queens, vivacious viscounts, and dashing sea captains—even a Barbary pirate. But of all the people who fell in love with Sofonisba, only one captured her heart. The painter may have many secrets but the truth of her life is crystal clear from the beginning. Always a strong, passionate woman with a dream, she was an intelligent artist who knew her self-worth and in the end, as Michelangelo had done for her, Sofonisba passed her brush to a new generation.
