For those who may not know it, part of the reason for coming on this journey, and for spending so much time in Italy specifically, is because I am in the midst of writing my first novel. It has been a dream of mine, floating in the back of my mind while I toiled away with other distractions and life goals, that I am hoping to bring to fruition. I started researching and writing nearly 4 years ago, but trying to jump start a career in a city like New York, is not exactly conducive to great literary prowess. So, I did what I could, when I could find the time, until I hit a wall. My book will be a work of historical fiction, my favorite genre, and is about the city of Pompeii and the fateful eruption that destroyed it. I have always been a total nerd for history and specifically Roman and Pompeiian history, so a work of historical fiction seemed to just fit. So, as I said, I started writing and hit a bit of a snag as I was trying desperately to bring my characters and their surroundings to life when I realized, no research in the world could supplement actually walking the streets of Pompeii and putting myself at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. Even before I planned my trip around the world, this visit to Italy, and more specifically Pompeii, was in the works. Actually, I had originally planned to stay longer in Italy all together, to possibly finish the book here, but that was not meant to be.
Every step I take in this country has been a great help in bringing me closer to finishing my book. In Rome and Naples, through the ruins and churches and streets and people, I have found inspiration to pick up the pen once again. But my next step onto the streets of Pompeii is without doubt the most important of all.
I have planned to stay in Pompei (the new city) for 2 days for research purposes. I will be visiting the ruins of Pompeii during this time. From there I am renting a room in Salerno, a city on the Amalfi Coast about 30 minutes from Pompeii by train or bus, for 2 weeks where I will write, returning to the site as needed.
Every step I take in this country has been a great help in bringing me closer to finishing my book. In Rome and Naples, through the ruins and churches and streets and people, I have found inspiration to pick up the pen once again. But my next step onto the streets of Pompeii is without doubt the most important of all.
I have planned to stay in Pompei (the new city) for 2 days for research purposes. I will be visiting the ruins of Pompeii during this time. From there I am renting a room in Salerno, a city on the Amalfi Coast about 30 minutes from Pompeii by train or bus, for 2 weeks where I will write, returning to the site as needed.
My workspace in Salerno
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