Exploring Italian Roots and the Art of Writing with Tony Ardizzone
07/21/23 • 40 min
Please welcome the esteemed author and storyteller, Tony Ardizzone, who generously sheds light on his Italian-American heritage and how it has influenced his intriguing stories. Embark on a journey that traverses from Tony's father's Sicilian roots and tales of his childhood, to the colourful streets of Rome, where his recent book In Bruno's Shadow unfolds. Uncover how Tony's father's admirable work ethic, his aunts' memorable cooking, and his own experiences of Italian-American culture shaped his life.
This episode also takes you on a visual tour through Rome's art and culture, revealing fascinating stories such as Caravaggio's artichoke fight and the tragic tale of Giordano Bruno, a Benedictine monk. See how these historical episodes have carved their way into Tony's novel. He also shares his valuable insights on writing a family history, breathing life into his experiences and turning them into captivating narratives.
In the final segment of this episode, prepare to soak up Tony's unique perspective on overcoming perfectionism in writing. Tony also imparts his wisdom on writing fiction and character-building, offering incremental steps towards progress. This episode is brimming with Tony's wisdom, rich storytelling, and invaluable insights into the art of writing, promising to inspire and captivate you.
www.tonyardizzone.com
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Please welcome the esteemed author and storyteller, Tony Ardizzone, who generously sheds light on his Italian-American heritage and how it has influenced his intriguing stories. Embark on a journey that traverses from Tony's father's Sicilian roots and tales of his childhood, to the colourful streets of Rome, where his recent book In Bruno's Shadow unfolds. Uncover how Tony's father's admirable work ethic, his aunts' memorable cooking, and his own experiences of Italian-American culture shaped his life.
This episode also takes you on a visual tour through Rome's art and culture, revealing fascinating stories such as Caravaggio's artichoke fight and the tragic tale of Giordano Bruno, a Benedictine monk. See how these historical episodes have carved their way into Tony's novel. He also shares his valuable insights on writing a family history, breathing life into his experiences and turning them into captivating narratives.
In the final segment of this episode, prepare to soak up Tony's unique perspective on overcoming perfectionism in writing. Tony also imparts his wisdom on writing fiction and character-building, offering incremental steps towards progress. This episode is brimming with Tony's wisdom, rich storytelling, and invaluable insights into the art of writing, promising to inspire and captivate you.
www.tonyardizzone.com
Turnkey. The only thing you’ll lift are your spirits.
In Bruno's ShadowThe lives of eight people in Rome are transformed by a Croatian housekeeper named Dubravka.
In The Garden of Pappa Santuzzu
In the Garden of Papa Santuzzu is a magical, warm, and wise novel about a Family's Immigration.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Italian Roots and Genealogy - Exploring Italian Roots and the Art of Writing with Tony Ardizzone
Transcript
Hi , this is Bob Sartino from Italian Roots and Genealogy , and you can find this on YouTube and Facebook .
Speaker 1And I'm here today with Tony Ardizzone , who is the author of several books and short story writer who's been writing for many , many years . So welcome , tony , thank you for being here .
Speaker 2If you like this episode you’ll love
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