"Ciao Amore Mio..." An Italian Discovery...The Tale of Gabby and Gio

The book has a working title.

So far, the manuscript is shaping into a contemporary fiction with romantic and self-discovery elements. A novella with some intrigue.

I've written 23,450 words in 37 chapters and 125 book pages, and it's an easy read.

Full-fledged novels are 40,000+ words. That's not feasible for the story idea.

Research says to keep the storyline. Don't force the story.

The job now is to edit, edit, and I've been fine-tuning the manuscript over the past few days.

I am also looking for a professional book editor, so if anyone has a good reference, send me a DM.

The main characters are:

Gio Marzo - the wanderlust travel writer and golf hustler

Gabriella 'Gabby' Rosetti - the resilient and beautiful owner of 'La Terre Felice,' an agriturismo in Tuscany.

Franco Reno - Gio's best friend and professional golfer

Antoinette Rosetti - Gabby's mama

Tuscany - the beauty of the Italian countryside

Rome - the city's vibrant nightlife

Valentina - The Ryder Cup seductress

Giulio Mazocca - The Sicilian land baron

Their lives/experiences are mingled with romance, mystery, disappointment, tragedy, celebration, and discovery.

The market for novellas is much more targeted, so I'm doing further research on self-publishing and marketing strategy.

I hope this update further piques your interest.

J. A. Marz

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