You’ve never read a fable like this before!

One summer long, long ago in the Italian countryside, Mario agrees to move stones for Luna. However, he is too lazy for honest work, and clever Luna knows it.

Will Mario heed the warnings of the mysterious voice?

Or will he suffer the consequences of his poor choices?

Suspense, a little magic, and one very special black cat will keep you reading until you learn Mario’s fate.

Mario and The Stones is a 2023 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal winner.

A kitten’s story of hope and perseverance

Long ago in a bustling Italian city, an eager black kitten set out on the adventure of a lifetime to find “la famiglia perfetta,” the perfect family. She is naïve and determined. She has no idea she will have to fight for her survival if she is going to complete her quest.

Told through Fortuna’s overly curious perspective, Fortuna Finds a Family is a story of hope and perseverance. that will fill your eyes with tears and your heart with joy. Vieni, come, and join Fortuna on her adventure; you’ll even learn a little Italian language along the way.

The amazing and death-defying life of the author’s cat, Lucky, is the inspiration for Fortuna’s story. Lucky is a street cat from the village in northeast Italy where the author lived. Today, Lucky lives a spoiled life in America. He is internationally known as an Italian Superhero Cat. You will learn more about Lucky in the afterword of Fortuna Finds a Family.

A story of how friendship and encouragement strengthen us

Bernard Sterling Wellington wants to explore the world. But mild cerebral palsy makes Bernie’s dreams feel impossible. He cannot walk without help. He cannot run or play ball with the boys he watches from his window in Venice, Italy. Worst of all, he lacks hope that he will ever be able to do what other children can do. 

Everything changes when Luna and her special black cat Fortuna arrive for a long visit. With wise Luna and new friends by his side, Bernie enjoys his first adventures. Best of all, he discovers his inner strength and begins to believe in himself. 

Will Bernie’s new confidence be enough to protect his friends when danger comes close?

The Strong Bear of Venice is a 2024 Wishing Shelf Award Finalist.

Light, love, and a Christmas mystery

It’s almost Christmas in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains which means Luna and her cat Fortuna are busy with their tradition of displaying nativity scenes. 

They think time is their only obstacle, but a brewing snowstorm and the alarming disappearance of nativity figures threaten their efforts to share the hopeful message of Jesus’ birth.

While Luna’s faith helps her trust that everything works according to God’s good plan, Fortuna is outraged that someone is stealing Luna’s precious figurines. Hoping their Christmas can still be perfect, Fortuna vows to stop the thief.

Will Luna and Fortuna solve il mistero di Natale, the Christmas mystery before their annual celebration on December 24th?