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Marisa Parker
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Ciao! We’re In Africa
Biographies & Memoirs
Author Insight
What’s in a Connection?
Mamma and Papa had to be of one (focused) mind when they arrived in Rhodesia in 1955; determined to make a success of their new haute couture fashion boutique. Despite this excitement, there were challenges and they welcomed the familiarity that the connection with other Italian migrants gave them. That sense of belonging and confidence emanates a joyful feeling and so it is the same when I was writing my family’s story. If we are clever, we tune into our sensations and experiences and use those to direct the content flow for a manuscript. How much richer those words are when we have either experienced or intensely researched the information. Like a bubbling brook those phrases dance merrily on the page … we then must ensure they make sense and flow into a cohesive structure to connect with our readers!
Book Excerpt
Ciao! We’re In Africa
The following day, as we stand talking with the interior designer, a tall brown-haired man walks up. He’s introduced as the carpenter who’s been assigned to the project. His accent immediately gives him away.
“E’ Italiano? You’re Italian?” Eugenio asks with glee.
“Si, mi chiamo Carlo. Yes, my name’s Carlo.”
“Well, I can see that this is going to be a great relationship.” The interior designer looks from one to the other. “Just remember, that although you can pretty much decide how you want to fit out the shop, there are a couple of things you can’t do. These are business premises and there are certain standards. Just run anything unusual by me first, hmm?”
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