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What is the Following Stefano Series?
The first book in the series "Following Stefano: Seguendo Stefano (A Bilingual English and Italian Book)" follows Stefano throughout Rome while he shops for the ingredients to cook a memorable meal in "the most beautiful kitchen in Rome."
Stefano is a gifted chef who lives and works in Rome. He shows his English speaking friends Mary and Anthony many interesting historical sights in Rome. He also introduces them to the local culinary treats. His wife Beatriz and her energetic and mischievous Italian greyhound Gino join in all the fun.
This light-hearted comedy is both entertaining and educational, since each page is written in bilingual English and Italian parallel text.
My 2nd book in the "Following Stefano" series takes place in Tuscany. We visit Florence, Verona, Cinque Terre, Orvieto, and, of course, Rome!
The 3rd book in the "Following Stefano" series takes place in Southern Italy during the Christmas Season! Buon Natale! We visit Sorrento, Positano, Capri, Ischia, Amalfi, Naples, and, of course, Rome!
My 4th book in the series takes place in Northern Italy. We take a gondola ride in Venice, visit Juliette's romantic balcony in Verona, and climb to the top of the Duomo in Milan. Since all roads lead to Rome, we finish in Rome!
In my 5th book Stefano and his friends visit many famous landmarks, explore different neighborhoods, and taste the many delicious ethnic cuisines of New York City during the Christmas holidays.
In my 6th book they visit Paris and the South of France during the Christmas season! A marvelous fireworks display over the Eiffel Tower awaits them on New Year's Eve! They savor gourmet French cuisine and wine throughout the book.
Additional books in the series will take place in London, California, Canada and beyond! Stefano will continue to introduce his friends to interesting and historical places and delicious culinary treats.
Enjoy!
Current News
The postings for my "Following Stefano: Seguendo Stefano (A Bilingual English and Italian Book)" series of books, are as follows:
June 2020. The first in the series that takes place in Rome, Italy, posted for sale on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle Direct Publishing.
August 2020, "Following Stefano in Tuscany: Seguendo Stefano in Toscana" posted.
November 2020, "Following Stefano in Southern Italy: Seguendo Stefano Nel Sud Italia" is posted in time for the Christmas season. Buon Natale!
May 2021. "Following Stefano in Northern Italy: Seguendo Stefano Nel Nord Italia" posted.
October 2021. "Following Stefano Christmas in New York: Seguendo Stefano Natale a New York" posted.
September 2023. "Following Stefano in France: Seguendo Stefano in Francia" posted for the Holiday season.
Testimonials
See what customers say on Amazon.com 5-star reviews.
"Magnifico! What a charming tale and an inventive and educational way of telling it! This book is enchanting and delightful with whimsical illustrations. The perfect gift for a friend seeking to increase their confidence in everyday Italian, or for yourself before your next visit to Rome."
"Delightful presentation of everyday Italian in both English and Italian. An informative, educational and enjoyable experience that is fun to immerse yourself in."
For Sale on Amazon.com and Kindle Direct Publishing
All the "Following Stefano" paperbacks are $14.95 on Amazon.com and the Kindle versions are $9.99 to buy or $0.00 on Kindle unlimited.
Future News
The 5th book in the series "Following Stefano in NEW YORK CITY" published on October 12, 2021 in time for Christmas 2021. Christmas in New York is magical! Come visit Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Little Italy, Chinatown, Brooklyn, and take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry and a New York City Taxi!
The 6th book in the series "Following Stefano in France" published on September 10, 2023. We will visit Paris, Arles, Avignon, Nice, and Monte Carlo! Travel is during the Holiday season, with a finale of fireworks display over the Eiffel Tower on New Year's Eve! There will be actual photographs of my travels to France in the book.