Sometimes you just have to write the book that you want to read! My Italian book Story…

"The history, art, language, beauty, colour and so much to learn, and know. I realise, Italy as a subject is bountiful, rich, alluring. Keep teaching me Italy, I want more" - Michelle Johnston, In the Shadow of a Cypress - An Italian AdventureWelcome to Episode #148:Today I share some of the background details of publishing my new print book, In the Shadow of a Cypress that is now available in print, and that is its own kind of beautiful thing. I am excited to share some of the stories and adventures of getting to this place on the journey. I remembered that, really this was the type of book I wanted to read, so I wrote it. It was a work in progress, a bit like me. But as they say, it is the journey and not the destination. So enjoy this personal share about writing my books and getting them into print.Enjoy this episode,Michelle xP.s If you did want to listen to the book it is available on Substack app via the monthly subscription. You can download the audio there and keep it for easy listening. Also, I am not offended if you want to pay for one month to get the audio and then unsubscribe. That is fine by me. The final chapter will be uploaded this week. There are 6-7 hours of the book available for paid subscribers.Shownotes A Writer in Italy InstagramSubstack - At My TableMichelle’s BooksMusical Scores by Richard JohnstonA White Chalk ProductionA Writer in Italy is about travel and life. A place to share the beautiful travel journeys and the discoveries along the way. Italy has many attractions - art, design, architecture, history and the wonderful food culture. Michelle shares her love of books on Italy and the places and regions that have inspired her along the way.Michelle started 'A Writer in Italy Podcast’ to share personal stories and the love of books on Italy that would lead to beautiful conversations with people and like minded souls who share a deep love affair with Italian Culture and the country as a place of beauty and spiritual renewal.Michelle Johnston lives in Australia with her family.A Writer in Italy Podcast respectfully acknowledges that this work is created on the country of the Ngambri peoples and culture, and pays respects to their Elders, past and present.© 2026  A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeMusic Composed by Richard Johnston © 2026Support the show