tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77491459124487244962024-03-05T22:13:07.381+01:00Luca RossiLuca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-29224021094380575682023-03-31T15:54:00.000+02:002023-03-31T15:54:54.622+02:00Gender equality: society's flight towards a better future<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8hDTJ8uLdbuwa_OqkdzxB9ZD2gjR-fPxVyit-xO8FXs7SdxGfpiUSoFyTgBw-0uneUg38tGTonNhQjtCYxRkR_0rSJpmLiZUDsydFjN46QP1dnNdzgdjnMU5bG7mid1-RRrXgA8-oZPJQft70GunRxnC_XJQDayhOFZlG_oBkOpQ2gbzzZ6OhbN1XA/s2400/65f176bb-fa14-453d-bb7e-5ef5d1470375.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8hDTJ8uLdbuwa_OqkdzxB9ZD2gjR-fPxVyit-xO8FXs7SdxGfpiUSoFyTgBw-0uneUg38tGTonNhQjtCYxRkR_0rSJpmLiZUDsydFjN46QP1dnNdzgdjnMU5bG7mid1-RRrXgA8-oZPJQft70GunRxnC_XJQDayhOFZlG_oBkOpQ2gbzzZ6OhbN1XA/w320-h400/65f176bb-fa14-453d-bb7e-5ef5d1470375.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Gender equality is a fundamental issue in our society. Despite efforts made in recent years to achieve more significant equity between men and women, there are still many challenges to face in order to create a truly inclusive and fair community for all. <p></p><p>One of the key issues concerns access to job opportunities and representation in positions of power. In many sectors, women earn less than men for the same work and are underrepresented in leadership roles. Although there has been progress in this regard, there is still a long way to go to ensure that women have the same opportunities as men.</p><p>Equality is not just about the world of work. In every aspect of life, men and women should have the same opportunities, consideration, and respect. This means recognizing the value of each individual and not judging by sex. </p><p>Another important aspect concerns the division of household chores and childcare. Often, it is still only mothers who have to take care of the management of the house and the care of the offspring, even when they work outside the home. This can be a hindrance to their professional and personal development and can limit their freedom of choice. It is essential that men also take responsibility in this regard and share household chores and childcare equally. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAw4AD0iPBKHefL-xo_FY3rinRQsmOQ2zquT_Bvo5JlHHtARPkeJPlsa4gGou09IeltK3u_XDLn2MOdRl7X6ZwBhY5wBhfuenU93QxzewHgIvc8Or3L2xNjh3F0bpjx-txlYT3W6b2RQCk7EdchCxRSuA97bUrIvWrhW84_c4QsM04H4VO9j_JWa8Rpg/s2688/Elris_a_beautiful_forest_with_a_small_stream_flowing_through_it_43755427-c7cd-4f5c-9040-015ccff1ea66.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1792" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAw4AD0iPBKHefL-xo_FY3rinRQsmOQ2zquT_Bvo5JlHHtARPkeJPlsa4gGou09IeltK3u_XDLn2MOdRl7X6ZwBhY5wBhfuenU93QxzewHgIvc8Or3L2xNjh3F0bpjx-txlYT3W6b2RQCk7EdchCxRSuA97bUrIvWrhW84_c4QsM04H4VO9j_JWa8Rpg/s320/Elris_a_beautiful_forest_with_a_small_stream_flowing_through_it_43755427-c7cd-4f5c-9040-015ccff1ea66.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div><p></p><p>Gender equality is above all about our culture and our mentality. It is essential that the value of women and men in all fields be recognized and that they are encouraged to pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential. Culture and society should be free from gender stereotypes and discrimination.</p><p>I firmly believe that gender equality is a goal that must be pursued in all aspects of life. It requires the commitment of all of us, men and women, to create an inclusive, fair, and respectful society where the value of everyone is recognized and appreciated. Only then can we reach the true potential of our communities and the entire world.</p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;">Discover The Branches of Time on <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime" style="color: #383090; text-decoration-line: none;">Amazon</a></b></p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-18977051176604990022023-03-24T10:22:00.001+01:002023-03-24T10:22:59.462+01:00The importance of optimism<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlEgUtoDkD_hr7dOPBsW0BxREvQs4oFCdYySJyd2pwvchNdk02fyW8wZdxCvsFqtFSx7dEjeq7Axh87GJmrhPXtBDmNhxKuIkOQLCPSC0jlp0aoUswaEiKQoqdQPgrej6mt1WesPUKziQ85lSZjpP1S8_2ejL7LP4RJigEeEICyygevCmEyTyLCGKCA/s2432/Elris_goblet_of_fire_with_milions_of_flowers_all_around__A_styl_83b9b0dc-857a-4132-919a-c188cf2384b7.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="1664" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlEgUtoDkD_hr7dOPBsW0BxREvQs4oFCdYySJyd2pwvchNdk02fyW8wZdxCvsFqtFSx7dEjeq7Axh87GJmrhPXtBDmNhxKuIkOQLCPSC0jlp0aoUswaEiKQoqdQPgrej6mt1WesPUKziQ85lSZjpP1S8_2ejL7LP4RJigEeEICyygevCmEyTyLCGKCA/w274-h400/Elris_goblet_of_fire_with_milions_of_flowers_all_around__A_styl_83b9b0dc-857a-4132-919a-c188cf2384b7.png" width="274" /></a></div>In a world where we surround ourselves with relationships, friendships, and work situations, it is inevitable that sooner or later we will come across people who will try to deceive or manipulate us. However, it is essential not to lose optimism, even in such challenges. In this blog post, I will explore the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and not being discouraged by life's difficult moments.<p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Resilience is the key </h4><p>Resilience is the ability to adapt and overcome adversity. When we maintain an optimistic attitude in the face of deception, we can react better to difficult situations and find creative solutions to overcome them. Resilience allows us to learn from our mistakes and turn them into opportunities for growth.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Optimism helps maintain mental and emotional health</h4><p>Optimism has a direct impact on our mental and emotional health. A positive outlook on life helps us manage stress and reduce the risk of depression and anxiety. Additionally, optimism can contribute to improving our self-esteem and confidence, which are fundamental aspects of facing and overcoming life's challenges.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Optimism fosters positive relationships</h4><p>Maintaining an optimistic attitude helps us build and maintain positive relationships with others. Instead of focusing on negative experiences and people who have disappointed us, we can choose to focus on those who support and appreciate us. This approach can lead to a stronger support network and more meaningful relationships.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOIycql2NCvL5uayxol0i38juOUCvScGJ9_goktG77FbyQg-Z1ZOV_4P4NARMGYi_ET5kFvuw7FizhFSlsU5XpCvUyRSJ5tKmcCRsFv-PU5KNfWvJ6wBGWCRI29DeWh_B3ncqWmYLnETTzECAiIrFokYB3-rfL4wvJCCIdS1QG_SbaFhDCToH3Z6Rvw/s2432/Elris_cherry_tree__medium_format_style_photography_120mm_filmli_cf4f3e45-7b55-4634-9db9-badbe472153f.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="1664" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOIycql2NCvL5uayxol0i38juOUCvScGJ9_goktG77FbyQg-Z1ZOV_4P4NARMGYi_ET5kFvuw7FizhFSlsU5XpCvUyRSJ5tKmcCRsFv-PU5KNfWvJ6wBGWCRI29DeWh_B3ncqWmYLnETTzECAiIrFokYB3-rfL4wvJCCIdS1QG_SbaFhDCToH3Z6Rvw/s320/Elris_cherry_tree__medium_format_style_photography_120mm_filmli_cf4f3e45-7b55-4634-9db9-badbe472153f.png" width="219" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Optimism allows us to see the good in the world</h4><p>Although there are people who seek to take advantage of others, it is important to remember that there are also many others who work to create a better world. By focusing on the positive actions of these individuals, we can find motivation and inspiration to join them and contribute to a positive impact in our community and the world.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Optimism makes us more open to opportunities</h4><p>When we are optimistic, we are more likely to embrace new experiences, ideas, and opportunities. Optimism allows us to overcome difficulties and see the beauty in life, and it drives us to do our best every day, not only for ourselves but also for others.</p><p>Therefore, taking care of our mental health is crucial, even in difficult situations where we feel deceived or manipulated or when others try to transfer their negative emotions onto us. Thanks to optimism, we can still achieve great things for the benefit of ourselves and others.</p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;">Discover The Branches of Time on <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime" style="color: #383090; text-decoration-line: none;">Amazon</a></b></p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-36902171602836094652023-03-23T08:53:00.001+01:002023-03-23T08:53:45.534+01:00Write to live better: organize your thoughts and free your emotions<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_v6Ixb5UY_AawDuNNNU5cYHZpuMJh383yzlj9e0s0DNh8wVwHb7bZ87j84w4A5xiM7IeH69qkB1kf3z55MDWJqDqfjR4ivpNqIyQNvwQg5IpNEFWs5hK0ohZPEY25mptVR05viw62s282GG5jKnB18ZmlC93V_19gBHUmVD7daGkZqVeGLXk95eRxgw/s1664/Elris_Writing_is_therapeutic_cynematic_realistic_highly_detaile_0b5cdf4d-2b79-4974-9e70-80ac92beb308.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1664" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_v6Ixb5UY_AawDuNNNU5cYHZpuMJh383yzlj9e0s0DNh8wVwHb7bZ87j84w4A5xiM7IeH69qkB1kf3z55MDWJqDqfjR4ivpNqIyQNvwQg5IpNEFWs5hK0ohZPEY25mptVR05viw62s282GG5jKnB18ZmlC93V_19gBHUmVD7daGkZqVeGLXk95eRxgw/s320/Elris_Writing_is_therapeutic_cynematic_realistic_highly_detaile_0b5cdf4d-2b79-4974-9e70-80ac92beb308.png" width="185" /></a></div>On Thursday evening broadcasts, I often remind my listeners of the importance of writing. We can engage in stories, poems, novels, letters, emails, or keep a diary. There is no one way that is better than another!<p></p><p>To do it well, we need to be consistent and read a lot, but even if we are not passionate about reading, we can still stain our fingers with ink or type on the keyboard.</p><p>Why?</p><p>Writing helps us organize our thoughts and consider them from different perspectives. It is an actual thought organizer. When we have to make a decision, reasoning in front of a piece of paper can be just as important as thinking.</p><p>Moreover, it allows us to reflect on our emotions, explore them, and understand them. It helps us overcome negative feelings, free ourselves from them, and move forward. We can feel less burdened, freer, and happier.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQukWdS3NKbj0vIY6zl-ik5D5oxDe3L8D_kpgcpzTNqGNhqokrMaJWVyolw5DapjHEmuWEURyA9KOoOb8b3ZyiHHlk7eEqWQErHmp18sOTV6FPQyrqt5MGVgSTeCMsTX-7yScQNrAYDnJVHq73GvO6bh0FKmWA2A6E_hWWTpGTm8xllrQ8oAidz5f4Jw/s2432/Elris_flowers_and_trees__A_style_that_seeks_to_capture_the_lumi_12918f05-0218-432c-9e03-486a2450f2dc.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2432" data-original-width="1649" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQukWdS3NKbj0vIY6zl-ik5D5oxDe3L8D_kpgcpzTNqGNhqokrMaJWVyolw5DapjHEmuWEURyA9KOoOb8b3ZyiHHlk7eEqWQErHmp18sOTV6FPQyrqt5MGVgSTeCMsTX-7yScQNrAYDnJVHq73GvO6bh0FKmWA2A6E_hWWTpGTm8xllrQ8oAidz5f4Jw/w271-h400/Elris_flowers_and_trees__A_style_that_seeks_to_capture_the_lumi_12918f05-0218-432c-9e03-486a2450f2dc.png" width="271" /></a></div><p>If we feel anxious or stressed, writing down what is causing pain can significantly help. It is like applying a balm to a wound: thanks to writing, it will heal more quickly and effectively.</p><p>An extremely positive aspect is that there are no contraindications or reasons not to write. It will never harm us, and we can do it anytime: just waking up, standing in line at the post office, or in the evening before going to sleep. Today, many of us live with a smartphone always at hand. Why not use it now and then to write our diary as well?</p><p>How much time should we dedicate? Even several hours a day, but my advice is not to end the day without spending at least fifteen minutes with a pen in hand.</p><p><br /></p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;">Discover The Branches of Time on <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime" style="color: #383090; text-decoration-line: none;">Amazon</a></b></p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-41802832608214459752023-03-10T10:53:00.007+01:002023-03-10T10:53:54.586+01:00Stubbornness: virtue or defect?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_p1LIE38MoytVIKNEOVhkzVBF9zcpy78k_HIzxriGd_UpYR8PFRA9Ud1L7xE-A-jz94ewvT1iZQOALY2OgL9FB3seHJcIMi2fODwbH4ho36lxIw21iPisj9xx7qru9VdrDocD2IHIwR4zt5YsxLxphGwzjN9QVrir3Nsoi1QBEZ0lgnwBkw6hYvizhQ/s2688/Elris_Amethyst_colored_flowers_on_the_bank_of_a_stream_in_the_m_1d2b11a8-fc91-42a0-b1c5-364d34e78f12.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_p1LIE38MoytVIKNEOVhkzVBF9zcpy78k_HIzxriGd_UpYR8PFRA9Ud1L7xE-A-jz94ewvT1iZQOALY2OgL9FB3seHJcIMi2fODwbH4ho36lxIw21iPisj9xx7qru9VdrDocD2IHIwR4zt5YsxLxphGwzjN9QVrir3Nsoi1QBEZ0lgnwBkw6hYvizhQ/w229-h400/Elris_Amethyst_colored_flowers_on_the_bank_of_a_stream_in_the_m_1d2b11a8-fc91-42a0-b1c5-364d34e78f12.png" width="229" /></a></div>Many of us can be stubborn at times, but it is not always easy to understand whether this trait is a virtue or a flaw. Stubbornness can be viewed positively if it is used as perseverance and tenacity to overcome difficulties, and negatively if we insist on repeating the same mistakes.<p></p><p>This mindset can be a resource for achieving our goals, but it must be balanced with the ability to adapt to situations and to know when it is time to let go. In romantic relationships, for example, stubbornness can be helpful if it helps overcome problems, but in some cases, it may be necessary to have the courage to end the relationship for one's personal growth.</p><p>An example of resilience is Lil, the protagonist of the book The Heir of Light, a girl who faced a dramatic event and lost everything she had. Despite the difficulties, Lil does not collapse and finds a way to evolve through obstacles. The trilogy The Branches of Time conveys the message that the ability to withstand setbacks and grow through them is the key to thriving in life.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlp1sjOOM05U23BvQwi7DsrR0JZYMwxQAEpQOBIoCIg9Qi-Jom_GRhZP0Xfa5eoXcI7pUjOCeynQr3PZQ1VMV4ow6fU0Ap7zYPxFjRdgL-kq49NvyR1rmDjaemGy5YP0NJgpFIoJXiULjeZusv9-OyGzGmBfTP4WkWUvSorq4rI0JZcTKMss5O1RjfNA/s2304/Elris_beautiful_primrose_near_a_lake_in_an_amazing_sunset__shot_2c0601e2-308f-4da0-b804-53b18c2d5757.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1792" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlp1sjOOM05U23BvQwi7DsrR0JZYMwxQAEpQOBIoCIg9Qi-Jom_GRhZP0Xfa5eoXcI7pUjOCeynQr3PZQ1VMV4ow6fU0Ap7zYPxFjRdgL-kq49NvyR1rmDjaemGy5YP0NJgpFIoJXiULjeZusv9-OyGzGmBfTP4WkWUvSorq4rI0JZcTKMss5O1RjfNA/s320/Elris_beautiful_primrose_near_a_lake_in_an_amazing_sunset__shot_2c0601e2-308f-4da0-b804-53b18c2d5757.png" width="249" /></a></div>Manipulation is a very important theme. We are often influenced by politics, advertising, media, and other ubiquitous tools. It is essential to fight for our freedom and learn to shape our thoughts, using dialogue, criticism, and the courage to rethink our ideas.<p></p><p>Reality can sometimes be more brutal than fantasy, and it is sometimes difficult to describe it completely and accurately in writing. However, in the books I write, I try my best to also represent the suffering and pain of the modern world.</p><p>We must be aware of our emotions and reach such awareness through meditation, reading, walking, etc. However, it is also useful to be strategic and think like chess players, without being completely carried away by emotions.<br /></p><p>Education from elementary school is a powerful weapon to combat cultural stereotypes that prevent women from obtaining valuable job positions and asserting their rights. We must fight against gender discrimination, violence against women, abuse, and girls must demand respect in any context. Society becomes poorer if it does not value the female figure.</p><p><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;">Discover The Branches of Time on <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime" style="color: #383090; text-decoration-line: none;">Amazon</a></b></p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-32808823407484874602023-03-07T18:46:00.001+01:002023-03-07T18:46:12.684+01:00Improve your relationship with food by eating slowly<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpcVdeqOuV8_sfP2aJQKDtwXRW5OEJOGtl5SPxK3oOuKWbdo0JgwPcLD4w1US60pnoB4zhXXhgzQDZaaBGlH7QHWAvBPGCBqG4f3rZJMohstcPbDLjQB2wDNRwTepLRHUb2EG4s5jlgmcaQ-4g3BC-ceZEekou1wmxiA9UqHDwKmFb1EIsB3WHmrQBA/s2304/Elris_A_butterfly_delicately_alights_on_a_flower_and_sips_necta_fd0680ce-a05b-412e-9b9c-ddc3b5cc985e.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1792" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpcVdeqOuV8_sfP2aJQKDtwXRW5OEJOGtl5SPxK3oOuKWbdo0JgwPcLD4w1US60pnoB4zhXXhgzQDZaaBGlH7QHWAvBPGCBqG4f3rZJMohstcPbDLjQB2wDNRwTepLRHUb2EG4s5jlgmcaQ-4g3BC-ceZEekou1wmxiA9UqHDwKmFb1EIsB3WHmrQBA/w311-h400/Elris_A_butterfly_delicately_alights_on_a_flower_and_sips_necta_fd0680ce-a05b-412e-9b9c-ddc3b5cc985e.png" width="311" /></a></div>Eating slowly is a practice that can bring numerous health benefits, not only for digestion and weight control but also for overall physical and mental well-being. How can one eat slowly? Here are some practical tips:<p></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Take the necessary time: there's no need to rush through the meal. Try to dedicate at least 20-30 minutes to the meal, taking the time to taste and appreciate the food.</li><li>Chew each bite at least 20-30 times before swallowing. This way, the food is adequately broken down and can be digested more easily.</li><li>Focus on the food: avoid distractions such as TV or phone during meals.</li><li>Take breaks: put down the fork occasionally and take a break. Take deep breaths and enjoy the moment.</li><li>Drink water: drinking water during the meal can help slow down and contribute to feeling full sooner.</li><li>Eat with your non-dominant hand: this can help you break out of autopilot and be more aware of what you're eating.</li><li>Listen to your physical hunger signals and only eat until you feel satisfied.</li><li>Set a goal: before eating, remind yourself to eat slowly and enjoy the food. You can also repeat mentally or aloud, "I eat slowly" or "I eat with attention."</li><li>Try to distinguish between true hunger and other motivations for eating, such as stress, boredom, emotions, habits, etc.</li><li>Engage all senses in eating, noticing the food's colors, smells, sounds, textures, tastes, and how you feel.</li><li>Appreciate the food, recognizing where it comes from and who prepared it.</li></ol><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xuWgig8iGxJe7W_aA_t4DPqaQwzO6DdND_bLBmQ_dXLmuQ0g-xoOtIBIsfxoxeThRdkVgidIIVFDYRXLBjK-i3KMCkoNq9ZaaZ-rlhN5rxribj9lGXtIF5GNnWTp47v51-GOEc0zwnoSHvSfHdulkfUDuC-pMuhaRApNfaNkQ6Su9xEWjzGrp26qbA/s2304/Elris_A_river_flows_slowly_and_peacefully_like_the_time_one_sho_1d123458-d514-4c4e-90af-82195d607078.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1792" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6xuWgig8iGxJe7W_aA_t4DPqaQwzO6DdND_bLBmQ_dXLmuQ0g-xoOtIBIsfxoxeThRdkVgidIIVFDYRXLBjK-i3KMCkoNq9ZaaZ-rlhN5rxribj9lGXtIF5GNnWTp47v51-GOEc0zwnoSHvSfHdulkfUDuC-pMuhaRApNfaNkQ6Su9xEWjzGrp26qbA/s320/Elris_A_river_flows_slowly_and_peacefully_like_the_time_one_sho_1d123458-d514-4c4e-90af-82195d607078.png" width="249" /></a></div>Furthermore, for those who run or exercise, eating slowly can help prevent gastrointestinal problems and better absorb essential nutrients for health and performance.<p></p><p>I love to follow Hara Hachi Bu, a philosophy of the inhabitants of the Japanese island of Okinawa, which consists of eating up to 80% fullness and which has helped me over time to restore my <br />stomach muscle memory and avoid going beyond the hunger signal.</p><p>Eating slowly can be a way to appreciate better food and life in general and improve one's relationship<br /> with nourishment and physical and mental well-being. Try putting these tips into practice and see how dedicating the right amount of time to meals can become a pleasant and beneficial habit for your health.</p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-68991108379310113182023-03-03T10:17:00.000+01:002023-03-03T10:17:40.894+01:00Challenge ourselves<p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6N2M_fCDUu5vDgq4W_mDTN6lcAr61iQI1--CBRvrJ9XRoy1YGLLR0hThq9jBLXg2fi5G6McOsn1M3EgoLptaZ3xc5eszsaXXUhF9TpWZVMoV8UKxtyhzHE_LGU2BSjlYx5rR4XTapuzJ6XdJ8S5uzzPgUO3ceDHfyyowXJKjVG_i2wiIWOAAqvJAGeQ/s2688/Elris_Snow_lotus_flower_among_the_rocks_of_the_Himalayas_with_a_7d8a6247-d1cd-4c37-9a32-f47d2579efe9.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6N2M_fCDUu5vDgq4W_mDTN6lcAr61iQI1--CBRvrJ9XRoy1YGLLR0hThq9jBLXg2fi5G6McOsn1M3EgoLptaZ3xc5eszsaXXUhF9TpWZVMoV8UKxtyhzHE_LGU2BSjlYx5rR4XTapuzJ6XdJ8S5uzzPgUO3ceDHfyyowXJKjVG_i2wiIWOAAqvJAGeQ/w183-h320/Elris_Snow_lotus_flower_among_the_rocks_of_the_Himalayas_with_a_7d8a6247-d1cd-4c37-9a32-f47d2579efe9.png" width="183" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Challenging
oneself is a fundamental part of individual evolution, as it means overcoming
one's fears and limits by testing oneself in new and exciting situations.
However, this self-work should never be seen as a solitary endeavor. We can be
inspired by others, by their stories of success and failure, and by their
experiences of personal growth. Thanks to their example and our tenacity, we
can push ourselves to achieve goals that seem beyond our abilities.</div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">In Miril's
case, the challenge is to make the right choice in an extreme situation where
survival is at stake. Her decision to use telepathy to defend herself against a
ferocious animal is courageous and demonstrates her ability to go beyond
cultural limits and act instinctively. However, her sacred view of life and
respect for every living being remain intact, demonstrating her ability to act
ethically and respectfully.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></p><span lang="EN-US"><div style="text-align: left;">The
challenge can take different forms depending on the person and situation. It
can be physical, like a marathon runner's race, or mental, like learning
something new. To become the person we want to be, we must go beyond what we
are.</div><o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNuDxRfSY4CxcKHa8-56AHhYd45u5jkdqN1B0f08chq5xvdo7UfqVAYfhUSiTWTI1B-6iJw7Bv0vqYwVxoSJs3HQ_gJ7cCYoLML5JRawJw-f7AoyvPEiGGcqWkm3HU0IUPYJo9_Gug7BHnUJv3CLqdd8tAiqoUzz7Voy8zw7h4T0slYl9hQVHPCZd8A/s2560/Elris_endless_dream_fractal_escape_cynematic_realistic_highly_d_267151b5-7dda-413e-9a6f-f4ad83aae643.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNuDxRfSY4CxcKHa8-56AHhYd45u5jkdqN1B0f08chq5xvdo7UfqVAYfhUSiTWTI1B-6iJw7Bv0vqYwVxoSJs3HQ_gJ7cCYoLML5JRawJw-f7AoyvPEiGGcqWkm3HU0IUPYJo9_Gug7BHnUJv3CLqdd8tAiqoUzz7Voy8zw7h4T0slYl9hQVHPCZd8A/w240-h400/Elris_endless_dream_fractal_escape_cynematic_realistic_highly_d_267151b5-7dda-413e-9a6f-f4ad83aae643.png" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">To overcome
ourselves, it is essential to have a clear idea of our goals and priorities. We
can start with small steps, like trying a new activity every week or reading a
book on a topic that interests us.</div><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">It is
essential to be open to failures and difficulties, knowing they are part of the
growth process. When we encounter obstacles, we must try to understand what
prevented us from achieving our goals and find a way to overcome these
obstacles. In any case, we must never give up and always take action, even at
the cost of making mistakes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US">Finally, it
is important to find the courage to challenge ourselves and never give up
constantly. It can be difficult but only this way we have the chance to
discover our true potential and realize our biggest dreams. Life is full of
possibilities, and if we are willing to take risks, we can achieve great
milestones and become the best version of ourselves.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-US"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;">Discover The Branches of Time on <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime" style="color: #383090; text-decoration-line: none;">Amazon</a></b></span></p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-91712034081001667382023-03-02T09:59:00.000+01:002023-03-02T09:59:20.903+01:00What do we feel when we create art?<p style="text-align: justify;">Creating art is a unique experience that makes us feel many different emotions. On the one hand, we experience an intimate and personal moment in which we feel completely immersed in our creative world. On the other hand, we feel driven to share and try to communicate something meaningful to others.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When I create art, I feel a mixture of emotions: love, passion, desire, despair... but above all, wonder. The same wonder I felt as a child when I encountered something I never expected.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Art can be unpredictable and surprising. We feel a sense of wonder and satisfaction when we generate something that exceeds our expectations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>(Creare arte è un'esperienza unica che ci fa provare molte emozioni diverse. Da un lato, si vive un momento intimo e personale, in cui ci sentiamo completamente immersi nel nostro mondo creativo. Dall'altro, ci sentiamo spinti alla condivisione e cerchiamo di comunicare qualcosa di significativo agli altri.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>Quando creo arte, sento un misto di emozioni: amore, passione, desiderio, disperazione... ma soprattutto stupore. Lo stesso stupore che provavo da bambino quando mi trovavo di fronte a qualcosa che non mi sarei mai aspettato.</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>L'arte può essere imprevedibile e sorprendente. Quando generiamo qualcosa che supera le nostre aspettative, proviamo un senso di meraviglia e gratificazione.)</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAwPbboqIqRe_07PQQqbnQ061uZFpQG31XOQAzdH2RszV2ipb2RBIPxoS93IGjfC0Yzdh2egJnoJTqfYElAdWTFwWKOl0lxgBs0QK4mbnnZYEPoGFeDF8XFHy8-cGWXesHCffMV_4LV5YQ63VLoew-vmigcQOgL1JgFdBEPAwNEDKXZmtr7yD79F4Eg/s2560/Elris_impossibile_fractals__cynematic_realistic_highly_detailed_f8d36585-be8b-44fb-8186-525236569010.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAwPbboqIqRe_07PQQqbnQ061uZFpQG31XOQAzdH2RszV2ipb2RBIPxoS93IGjfC0Yzdh2egJnoJTqfYElAdWTFwWKOl0lxgBs0QK4mbnnZYEPoGFeDF8XFHy8-cGWXesHCffMV_4LV5YQ63VLoew-vmigcQOgL1JgFdBEPAwNEDKXZmtr7yD79F4Eg/w384-h640/Elris_impossibile_fractals__cynematic_realistic_highly_detailed_f8d36585-be8b-44fb-8186-525236569010.png" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolktOZv3xP9s_AwX-DcZ9L6XRDPGdCatONPc-DGofPphyKTfLd-D1887QYcosDKohPRaUFibABx6cKIVQcciS7CttDakAsUa72TNnbszgxp9YfXzfCaOkc9TJvOb4p6M_30kn6r0p8RIM0lmlA0IXlnDlT6kxuFV3MRHeK1t8KEwE9S3ltKe5V-BuUw/s2560/Elris_impossibile_fractals__cynematic_realistic_highly_detailed_f913a042-662f-4068-8cd0-351b2e23521d.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolktOZv3xP9s_AwX-DcZ9L6XRDPGdCatONPc-DGofPphyKTfLd-D1887QYcosDKohPRaUFibABx6cKIVQcciS7CttDakAsUa72TNnbszgxp9YfXzfCaOkc9TJvOb4p6M_30kn6r0p8RIM0lmlA0IXlnDlT6kxuFV3MRHeK1t8KEwE9S3ltKe5V-BuUw/w384-h640/Elris_impossibile_fractals__cynematic_realistic_highly_detailed_f913a042-662f-4068-8cd0-351b2e23521d.png" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAK74OYJEJtfZmXr2_9eQ5E-sBBwDUbFu8VMC8QY7Q78siCEaTkRl-8mZobWNgl_79cYSy7_7xlLYYJlUhUixXq1uEhk5uyHLueyo8BBbTYvp4KdxAd2LvhH8xvh4clHhNWvrGLX3IZ88vJ8arimfcJZ7a-0TJLOo9tb5UlDG77P8fLfbXIcIFCj0Ig/s2560/Elris_Metallic_fractals_cynematic_realistic_highly_detailed_dra_b9cf693f-056f-483e-b0a3-bfd93a43e392.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAK74OYJEJtfZmXr2_9eQ5E-sBBwDUbFu8VMC8QY7Q78siCEaTkRl-8mZobWNgl_79cYSy7_7xlLYYJlUhUixXq1uEhk5uyHLueyo8BBbTYvp4KdxAd2LvhH8xvh4clHhNWvrGLX3IZ88vJ8arimfcJZ7a-0TJLOo9tb5UlDG77P8fLfbXIcIFCj0Ig/w384-h640/Elris_Metallic_fractals_cynematic_realistic_highly_detailed_dra_b9cf693f-056f-483e-b0a3-bfd93a43e392.png" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVuhho3Yh9ArxZaEvGRyoKf34tSVcZT5b2EWuQP7qZ7id3PmC1c9YZFohWg7IWswGCD1ytbFExNfWocUKTYrCH-UzcPiNtXoiWgLdsvF_7D-x1AwGfWaLDfHfOBNTiXNUbtUmwRf6sPuC0wCKmaFEQXgdeSO-CQcnxgUsn9kLbLRQlGjK6AIhnefTdg/s2560/Elris_Metallic_fractals_Staircase_labyrinth_cynematic_realistic_2dead22a-8377-4b34-81c0-6518bdc55213.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVuhho3Yh9ArxZaEvGRyoKf34tSVcZT5b2EWuQP7qZ7id3PmC1c9YZFohWg7IWswGCD1ytbFExNfWocUKTYrCH-UzcPiNtXoiWgLdsvF_7D-x1AwGfWaLDfHfOBNTiXNUbtUmwRf6sPuC0wCKmaFEQXgdeSO-CQcnxgUsn9kLbLRQlGjK6AIhnefTdg/w384-h640/Elris_Metallic_fractals_Staircase_labyrinth_cynematic_realistic_2dead22a-8377-4b34-81c0-6518bdc55213.png" width="384" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-15214299368331535202023-02-24T09:49:00.000+01:002023-02-24T09:49:14.952+01:00Love, freedom, and meditation: your recipe for happiness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhen4GUuiLash7EN6CI7wIpIHtIdwsorcfEaNgZJgqEF86w6hPtoWRk6_OOGjQIHOAGYC8l3JTzGXVdXLvQXGASBY8ollk3zp7-M_1rryl2XfMD-r1UObXnwyzDX-dF8KCPeSk8K-tdpq1rlf5aDxUPvMByG9RSwbM5gXGAVaiyD7It80xaEZY7CQfHAw/s2688/Elris_green_lake_water_plants_rays_of_lights_shot_on_DSLR_Canon_beedc383-1298-4469-a9eb-503fd16b310a.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhen4GUuiLash7EN6CI7wIpIHtIdwsorcfEaNgZJgqEF86w6hPtoWRk6_OOGjQIHOAGYC8l3JTzGXVdXLvQXGASBY8ollk3zp7-M_1rryl2XfMD-r1UObXnwyzDX-dF8KCPeSk8K-tdpq1rlf5aDxUPvMByG9RSwbM5gXGAVaiyD7It80xaEZY7CQfHAw/w229-h400/Elris_green_lake_water_plants_rays_of_lights_shot_on_DSLR_Canon_beedc383-1298-4469-a9eb-503fd16b310a.png" width="229" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Meditation, love, and the defense of freedom are three fundamental pillars for living a balanced, happy, and meaningful life. They can help us cultivate our mind, spirit, and body, contributing to developing greater self-awareness and understanding of the world around us.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Meditation can become a daily habit that helps us maintain emotional, mental, and physical balance. It can help us reduce stress, anxiety, and tension, improving our ability to concentrate and exercise self-control. It can also help us connect with the deeper parts of ourselves, increasing our awareness and understanding of our emotions and thoughts.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Love is another powerful force that can improve our lives. Love connects us with others, giving us a sense of belonging and solidarity. It helps us find meaning in our lives and motivates us to face challenges and difficulties. Love can be a source of joy and happiness accompanying us along the way.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Visualization is a technique that can help us achieve our goals and aspirations. Visualization lets us imagine how we want things to go and focus our minds and energy on our objectives. It helps us mentally prepare for challenges and important events, improving our confidence and performance.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Lastly, defending freedom is an important task that concerns all of us. We must protect our rights, fighting for a more just and equitable world. We must be aware of the threats surrounding us and work together to protect our freedom and that of others. Freedom is a fundamental value that allows us to live the life we desire and be ourselves.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Meditation, love, and the defense of freedom help us discover the beauty of life and our inner potential. With attention, determination, and commitment, we can live a happy and meaningful life.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;">Discover The Branches of Time on <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime">Amazon</a></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div><br /></div>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-76123757283421599142023-02-20T10:22:00.000+01:002023-02-20T10:22:01.304+01:0040 minutes of happiness 🧡🏃<p style="text-align: justify;">Yesterday I ran my fifth cross-country race, and it was forty minutes of pure happiness. Even in the moments of greatest suffering, I felt great. I was experiencing physical pain, but I was still pumped and kept thinking about how much I enjoyed the experience.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In my life, I have practiced various sports, such as basketball as a teenager, swimming, Thursday night soccer with friends, and skiing. I have also walked a lot and gone on many hikes. However, I have never been as involved as I am in running.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I love running, especially in company, and I love races. I can feel all the beauty of movement, the body breathing, and the mind being free.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I like to share the sport I love with other people. It's fun, exciting, and there is an emotion that unites most runners. I live competition with great serenity. When an athlete passes me, I think about how good they are; when I pass someone else, I do it with lightness.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Experiences like yesterday's are very precious. Recently, I have participated in various running events in less-than-optimal conditions, with a cold or shortly after the flu. Yesterday, on the other hand, I was feeling good and had no worries. The temperature was fantastic, and the grass had a green that entered my soul.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the cross, I was tired but full of energy and couldn't wait to dive into the next trail in a couple of weeks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf460NezU8K_tnHGjVgsZOe_i7Y25QkGQI8LGN_d3fX-JvC_OcWCX0fwJeZC31pRrtC_msVU5sJhqkN2a6YObXNst4_QFKiRrhZDiIdKGy57fSnIw7OGDnlxhTqxaOaHzimbbNkJlfBvFFkyDBYpLQzFS9_H1RhR3ReqSvDkmAcx0h8YyxnBE5UNNs9g/s1600/volpiano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="966" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf460NezU8K_tnHGjVgsZOe_i7Y25QkGQI8LGN_d3fX-JvC_OcWCX0fwJeZC31pRrtC_msVU5sJhqkN2a6YObXNst4_QFKiRrhZDiIdKGy57fSnIw7OGDnlxhTqxaOaHzimbbNkJlfBvFFkyDBYpLQzFS9_H1RhR3ReqSvDkmAcx0h8YyxnBE5UNNs9g/w241-h400/volpiano.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-33837224287765759732023-02-17T10:46:00.003+01:002023-02-17T10:46:39.824+01:00Let's free ourselves from obsessions and burdens of the past.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKdOjna57uKhMlW8SYvCj-7pjaVs_isDnb2GMjWwJdqPzL53Js6SRxY1nXpoNeL3NvhDoiCHnQDmaSD1Evwfuh9i9EYwL0t97rzEXPfvqwoTezuIkzx-FpzGUgXJB1Za6N8M2X91M8GTYiSFooCcSz8_jurJhKb3MfJlJMJzRAbY9vt0EBnOMNQdxIg/s1664/Elris_a_bird_flying_on_the_sea_sunrise__shot_on_DSLR_Canon_5D_6299a968-2aed-44e5-a8ab-01bd1a20e657%20light.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1664" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGKdOjna57uKhMlW8SYvCj-7pjaVs_isDnb2GMjWwJdqPzL53Js6SRxY1nXpoNeL3NvhDoiCHnQDmaSD1Evwfuh9i9EYwL0t97rzEXPfvqwoTezuIkzx-FpzGUgXJB1Za6N8M2X91M8GTYiSFooCcSz8_jurJhKb3MfJlJMJzRAbY9vt0EBnOMNQdxIg/w231-h400/Elris_a_bird_flying_on_the_sea_sunrise__shot_on_DSLR_Canon_5D_6299a968-2aed-44e5-a8ab-01bd1a20e657%20light.png" width="231" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Often we feel blocked by obsessions, past fears, difficulties, a sense of helplessness, and a fear of losing. These negative emotional states prevent us from taking off and giving more. We can always do great things, but these burdens prevent us from seeing all the possibilities before us. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The most important thing is never to give up and have the courage to try again, always and in any case. Victories often come from a long sequence of defeats and many mistakes. Therefore, we should never be discouraged. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Children have the carefree spirit typical of childhood, and in this, they are much wiser than us and can be a great example to us. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">We should never think that whatever we do will always lead to the same negative outcome. It depends much more on us than we think. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Finding a balance between good optimism and healthy realism is crucial to achieving our goals. We should never fall into pessimism or negativity. Despite everything that blocks us, we must maintain the desire to fight and give our best. It is always possible to reach extraordinary goals and shape our existence daily; it depends on us and our ability to see the light of every new dawn.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: center;">Discover The Branches of Time from Amazon: <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime" style="color: #2e2fff;">bit.ly/branchestime</a></b></p><div><br /></div>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-85350499852908784182023-02-10T11:04:00.001+01:002023-02-10T11:04:41.807+01:00The theory of the branches of time, psycho-physical well-being, the importance of action, and the power of writing.<p style="text-align: justify;">Here are some topics discussed in the live program on Thursday, February 9th. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The theory behind my first trilogy suggests that every choice creates a new branch of time, some of which grow and strengthen while others die. The actions of billions of billions of living beings give strength to these branches. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Going back in time may seem like the solution to changing past events, but this may have unpredictable consequences on the lives of future generations. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">In chapter three, Lil faces a dilemma about the massacre of a part of the population. The choice is difficult, but in the end, she decides to do nothing to protect future lives. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Action is always crucial both as individuals and as a community. Belief in higher powers can help. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Inner life and psycho-physical well-being are essential because they influence our lives. Maintaining balance through healthy eating, physical activity, adequate sleep, and body care is necessary for psycho-physical well-being. Mind, body, and spirit are interconnected, and we must take care of each component to achieve this balance. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">There is no predetermined fate, and we shape our future through our emotions, thoughts, and actions. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Although life will never be perfect, it is crucial always to be ready to rebuild and see the beauty and love in everyday life. Hope is essential to move forward, even in the most challenging moments. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Writing has immense power because it allows us to express our emotions and create imaginary worlds that inspire and engage the reader. Writing can inspire reflection and action.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6UVf6ze0aes4akSsfVo7dwmai9uJCP8pPOFLe4vTsCPoFvFBT7fXOlOTfQ8DWqav_Bz-D5fk2UOTApBNWqCHWDNu0IkaInd4pUE6rmttcXjsn28zR-nhoEGsI3hvS_Bpywvz7_mchopWq9V9km2DRQZw7RSv9O8hTWm63uM_Lgny2mEFoJXZRoUCjg/s2688/Elris_echo_of_stars_cynematic_realistic_highly_detailed_dramati_daea8a48-ccb3-4d60-b554-b634b05a0190.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2688" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6UVf6ze0aes4akSsfVo7dwmai9uJCP8pPOFLe4vTsCPoFvFBT7fXOlOTfQ8DWqav_Bz-D5fk2UOTApBNWqCHWDNu0IkaInd4pUE6rmttcXjsn28zR-nhoEGsI3hvS_Bpywvz7_mchopWq9V9km2DRQZw7RSv9O8hTWm63uM_Lgny2mEFoJXZRoUCjg/w229-h400/Elris_echo_of_stars_cynematic_realistic_highly_detailed_dramati_daea8a48-ccb3-4d60-b554-b634b05a0190.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-34857204690545379982014-12-09T17:35:00.000+01:002014-12-12T12:24:36.186+01:00Share and win the second volume of 'The Branches of Time'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7bQju5SHmuSKvQnLaCKDjoiw84mR6TZAYJBrzqmcqwoTV3HeARxmczOiFIeUIJ69Yuw37JhWPxv49WT9T92uJi3O2SK6RbWENJsUOn75DHVZdJxtYeijqB9UcZAILsbiDqyAFSw1gB2t/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The-Branches-of-Time---99_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Branches of Time - 99cent deal" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB7bQju5SHmuSKvQnLaCKDjoiw84mR6TZAYJBrzqmcqwoTV3HeARxmczOiFIeUIJ69Yuw37JhWPxv49WT9T92uJi3O2SK6RbWENJsUOn75DHVZdJxtYeijqB9UcZAILsbiDqyAFSw1gB2t/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The-Branches-of-Time---99_2.jpg" height="342" title="The Branches of Time - 99cent deal" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/2014/03/the-branches-of-time.html">Th<span id="goog_1901705724"></span><span id="goog_1901705725"></span>e Branches of Time</a> was featured on the wonderful <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-branches-of-time-by-luca-rossi?ebook_deal">Bookbub</a> yesterday, and what an adventure that was! In a few hours it shot <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3PI7AG/&tag=lucros-20">to the top of the Amazon charts</a> and it's still there now! But the deal is still on and everybody can still get my book for #99cents for a few more days.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigddCWQqkPqgUAme-whQSXNlN1YsvczBnoOqNydnEq0NXQYNEwUd9L90VM5MEBh9pBCf-KnmNm8ehzbVrC59H2nyCr5EgLAvXyiSFaL_YIkT5M-n5MJP72euYaDlQqE-JxQ1kIGHrLEt1V/s1600/Bookbub.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Branches of Time on Bookbub" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigddCWQqkPqgUAme-whQSXNlN1YsvczBnoOqNydnEq0NXQYNEwUd9L90VM5MEBh9pBCf-KnmNm8ehzbVrC59H2nyCr5EgLAvXyiSFaL_YIkT5M-n5MJP72euYaDlQqE-JxQ1kIGHrLEt1V/s1600/Bookbub.jpg" height="276" title="The Branches of Time on Bookbub" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Please, add your comment below, SHARE THIS POST and let your friends know about this bargain. You could WIN the first digital edition of the second volume of <a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/2014/03/the-branches-of-time.html">The Branches of Time</a>, which is coming out in a few weeks time. This special edition will be signed and I will also add a personal dedication.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifw_8Blc9EiEH-lmbXp6TxS_I8lBnIoz9gSKy7PXTOTqA4BZhyasBch1encU9YByHMRwtibVNlR5ZZuJNDUyr-hgF8NW4KOm9NiRJpAC5gZiXoiyO3cPhNdcJPnjIPQ9lpgPbWDxMAhGcl/s1600/Amazon.com+-+2014+12+09+-+metaphysical_c.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifw_8Blc9EiEH-lmbXp6TxS_I8lBnIoz9gSKy7PXTOTqA4BZhyasBch1encU9YByHMRwtibVNlR5ZZuJNDUyr-hgF8NW4KOm9NiRJpAC5gZiXoiyO3cPhNdcJPnjIPQ9lpgPbWDxMAhGcl/s1600/Amazon.com+-+2014+12+09+-+metaphysical_c.png" height="312" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Discover The Branches of Time on Amazon Kindle <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3PI7AG/&tag=lucros-20">www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3PI7AG/</a> and share the fun!</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;" id="fb-root"></div> <script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/it_IT/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script>
<div style="text-align: center;" class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/LucaRossiAuthor/photos/a.351075535014122.1073741825.314044028717273/679245308863808/?type=1" data-width="466"><div style="text-align: center;" class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LucaRossiAuthor/photos/a.351075535014122.1073741825.314044028717273/679245308863808/?type=1">Pubblicazione</a> di <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LucaRossiAuthor">Luca Rossi Author</a>.</div></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-91822417673456480982014-12-08T13:59:00.000+01:002014-12-09T17:30:15.138+01:00The Branches of Time featured on Bookbub<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-tuObLujzHn2nxGx5kacNrvH7b9FFI-vuSIYqKg5rTf7d9GSakwL4UeioK6dO2fqh9HUybQM8Se87eEsA-L-ol1X1zTCsG0KyCdCfkDSXRhe07yrdjwVx-I1hue50Ynz649IYqjjiZyJ/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The-Branches-of-Time---99.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt-tuObLujzHn2nxGx5kacNrvH7b9FFI-vuSIYqKg5rTf7d9GSakwL4UeioK6dO2fqh9HUybQM8Se87eEsA-L-ol1X1zTCsG0KyCdCfkDSXRhe07yrdjwVx-I1hue50Ynz649IYqjjiZyJ/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The-Branches-of-Time---99.jpg" height="342" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/2014/03/the-branches-of-time.html">The Branches of Time</a> is being featured on the amazingly popular book service <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/home/">Bookbub</a> today, which I consider to be a real honour. Their editorial staff is one of the most selective in the world and I cannot believe that they have chosen my book.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
This is the moment that I have been dreaming of since my adventure on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3PI7AG/&tag=lucros-20">Amazon</a> first began.<br />
<br />
However, I would never have reached such an important goal without the fantastic support of you, my readers, so, thank you!<br />
<br />
Please, share this post, and let all your friends know about this fantastic offer!<br />
<br />
The ‘Branches of Time’ is available on Amazon Kindle at the special price of $ 0.99, but only for today: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3PI7AG/&tag=lucros-20">www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3PI7AG/</a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-67666614531125885772014-09-15T17:18:00.000+02:002014-09-15T17:23:33.254+02:00The Branches of Time - free days!!<div style="background-color: white; color: #500050; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">In August I gave all my readers the chance to download free for three days <strong>The Branches of Time </strong>on Amazon Kindle. </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The response was terrific, with over</span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">10,000 copies downloaded</strong><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">and many positive opinions. </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The novel was even acknowledged by</span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">the prestigious magazine Wired</strong><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">: "One of the most convincing examples of self-publishing and, in particular,</span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"> </span><strong style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">one of the most widely read ebooks in </strong></span><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">the Amazon store</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">. This is thanks to a fantastic story full of mystery and sensuality. "</span></div>
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">After the holidays, however, many readers have contacted me writing they were sad about losing the opportunity. So I decided to do something about it... </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">If you still have not read The Branches of Time, you can download it for <strong>free</strong> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">only </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">today on Kindle: </span><a href="http://lucarossi369.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=440d17d7b7e875d38fb40fe90&id=ae03c9639d&e=9c0a52599f" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-family: inherit; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3PI7AG/</a><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">.<wbr></wbr> </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">I sincerely hope you enjoy my novel.</span></span></div>
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-kqOn_nqt51C05Cq7zpBuuszfpyMrBya8C3pFnirad7WiXaRuxWZA90A9ExUH_zYSU-1QVubA5RwEcdswprfpdbij2vcH0o6xL_jvX4dWCZRfQhdv2w-Dvib-AGnPWBtgeYSQfcyq2zD/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The-Branches-of-Time---Change---2560X1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-kqOn_nqt51C05Cq7zpBuuszfpyMrBya8C3pFnirad7WiXaRuxWZA90A9ExUH_zYSU-1QVubA5RwEcdswprfpdbij2vcH0o6xL_jvX4dWCZRfQhdv2w-Dvib-AGnPWBtgeYSQfcyq2zD/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The-Branches-of-Time---Change---2560X1280.jpg" height="200" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
</span><br />
<div style="background-color: white; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #500050; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><i>Watch the time, because in a few hours The Branches of Time will be at full price again. Download it now: <a href="http://lucarossi369.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=440d17d7b7e875d38fb40fe90&id=0d10c1ac79&e=9c0a52599f" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3PI7AG/</a>.</i></span></span></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-89800504930931240562014-07-14T17:58:00.000+02:002014-07-14T17:59:20.781+02:00My first vine<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe class="vine-embed" frameborder="0" height="600" src="https://vine.co/v/MxQitp1p0Yu/embed/simple" width="600"></iframe><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.vine.co/static/scripts/embed.js"></script>
</div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-87989023236848999592014-07-01T17:43:00.000+02:002014-07-01T17:51:28.622+02:00Red Desert - Point of No Return by Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22584222-red-desert---point-of-no-return" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="Red Desert - Point of No Return (Red Desert, #1)" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1403632299m/22584222.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22584222-red-desert---point-of-no-return">Red Desert - Point of No Return</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5820429.Rita_Carla_Francesca_Monticelli">Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/983047121">5 of 5 stars</a><br />
<br />
It is everybody’s dream. It is what we dreamt all our life. It is what does not let us sleep in the night, what we dream when we browse Nasa’s websites, what we live again and again everytime we see Neil landing his foot on that grey surface.<br />
All of us would like to be Anna, who is universal, like all the great characters. But Anna has many shades too, she is able to do amazing and very brave things. She’s a modern heroin, with all the bad sides of her personality that she can overcome in the right moments. <br />
Red Desert is a real page turner, with lots of incredible twist and turns. I can’t wait to know what is going to happen in the next book.
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/13222374-luca-rossi">View all my reviews on Goodreads</a><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Discover Red Desert on Amazon Kindle</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=lucros-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00L979374&asins=B00L979374&linkId=WW7U42REBDYTDEP6&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true" style="height: 240px; width: 120px;">
</iframe></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-1099402395449436242014-06-13T17:56:00.000+02:002014-06-16T15:26:36.851+02:00The Branches of Time Release Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8emjWBgnaJR84vM60NI5H_4b-zxbvyydCjcFJ7LHQ4ONoVfPX44KMmv0cdOh_g33JKVOt_gc9LoGA9Hcvc5cMyUZKK7FIeUUHH_xxouvEFmDNolgDsdf15zZZeTSrjRAtReZpyc0CwgK/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The---Branches---of---Time---cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Branches of Time by Luca Rossi" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8emjWBgnaJR84vM60NI5H_4b-zxbvyydCjcFJ7LHQ4ONoVfPX44KMmv0cdOh_g33JKVOt_gc9LoGA9Hcvc5cMyUZKK7FIeUUHH_xxouvEFmDNolgDsdf15zZZeTSrjRAtReZpyc0CwgK/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The---Branches---of---Time---cover.png" height="320" title="The Branches of Time by Luca Rossi" width="211" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
My new fantasy novel, The Branches of Time, will be released on 19th June.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I’m thrilled at the opportunity to share my new work with my English readers.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
So far, I’ve received an overwhelming response to my new book. My blog page has been shared 12500 times across all social networks. I can hardly believe that there are so many readers eager to catch it.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Branches of Time will be released exclusively on Amazon Kindle. My experience with this ebook store has been terrific in the last eleven months. My first book, Galactic Energies, had an amazing response, with thousands of sales and more than 140 reviews on Amazon.com alone. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Kindle has offered me unique opportunities, like Kindle free days and Kindle Countdown Deals, that have helped me to create compelling offers that have drawn huge responses from my readers.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I can’t wait for The Branches of Time to finally be available in English all around the world.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
On Amazon.it, the Italian version, I Rami del Tempo, has quickly become a bestseller, topping the charts in both the fantasy and sci-fi categories.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Branches of Time is the first volume of a series. It will be an exquisite journey in a very unusual fantasy world. As with Galactic Energies, there will again be an amalgamation of fantasy and sci-fi, with the introduction of typical sci-fi themes, like time travel.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
And, of course, my readers will find sizzling details about the erotic desires and adventures of all my heroes and heroines. With some slightly crazy beautiful young women and a sweet lesbian love story, eroticism has a primary place in my work again.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Branches of Time will be released at the special promotional price of $0.99 – but only for 24 hours. So, if you don’t want to miss the exclusive offer on day one, there are three things to do right now:</div>
<br />
<ol>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Subscribe to my mailing list: <a href="http://bit.ly/1hQLNSq">bit.ly/1hQLNSq</a> You’ll receive an email as soon as the book becomes available in paperback and ebook editions.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Join the event on Facebook: <a href="http://on.fb.me/1qGKDbO">on.fb.me/1qGKDbO</a> There will be giveaways and special prizes.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Add The Branches of Time to your Goodreads <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.545454025268555px; line-height: 18.899999618530273px; text-align: center;">shelves: </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1hUFEzn">bit.ly/1hUFEzn</a></li>
</ol>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
And don’t forget to leave me a comment below with your answer to this question: “What would you sacrifice to change your past?” </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I’d also love to hear what you expect from my new book, The Branches of Time. Please tell me!</div>
<br />Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-77224235810211547332014-05-30T16:46:00.001+02:002014-05-30T16:46:20.157+02:00... and the WINNERS are... (Galactic Energies Book Giveaway)... and the WINNERS are:<br />
Gergo Fulop from Hungary<br />
and<br />
Agostina Spano from Argentina<br />
<br />
Thanks everybody for joining this amazing giveaway.<br />
<br />
2092 people requested a free copy of <a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/p/galactic-energies.html">Galactic Energies</a>, paperback edition.<br />
<br />
I'm really happy about this overwhelming results...<br />
<br />
So, what now?<br />
<br />
Maybe a giveaway for <a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/2014/03/the-branches-of-time.html">The Branches of Time</a>? Who would like to win the paperback edition of my next fantasy novel?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGE1c7FP_KkqsO8duP9YE36GXsw_uNv0VYoo4QcID56ddC1vY4ErFdenIikbsmhB4zaugb6wqi1qXeYzgS19Er05gW5TtOuhKuMHjJ1SxhflefAfy8H5Z1NB7M_-ar44q6PdaApYO_Y_bB/s1600/Galactic-Energies---Giveaway-Winner-En.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGE1c7FP_KkqsO8duP9YE36GXsw_uNv0VYoo4QcID56ddC1vY4ErFdenIikbsmhB4zaugb6wqi1qXeYzgS19Er05gW5TtOuhKuMHjJ1SxhflefAfy8H5Z1NB7M_-ar44q6PdaApYO_Y_bB/s1600/Galactic-Energies---Giveaway-Winner-En.jpg" height="337" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-86759189255951854192014-05-19T14:55:00.000+02:002014-05-19T14:55:24.592+02:00#Sex and books... How much do you like it? <div dir="ltr">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9VZHzfg3tPx6gCtd9ONVY1HQta_QLi2kyl8UJ3TgPZaUQAF1zHyfkbAMEPqQDJgZcdxd3gwIAh-Fj-I4WZ5_Na79ehZKmCxm7BKn-DA37evX_Y3R5SFH-nLELUq1wd0YJMvCgIvj7kmWq/s1600/sex-and-books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sex and books" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9VZHzfg3tPx6gCtd9ONVY1HQta_QLi2kyl8UJ3TgPZaUQAF1zHyfkbAMEPqQDJgZcdxd3gwIAh-Fj-I4WZ5_Na79ehZKmCxm7BKn-DA37evX_Y3R5SFH-nLELUq1wd0YJMvCgIvj7kmWq/s1600/sex-and-books.jpg" height="640" title="Sex and books" width="465" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I have just received a fresh new review for my forthcoming fantasy novel <a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/2014/03/the-branches-of-time.html">The Branches of Time</a>. (The book is currently in Italian, but the English version will be available from the Amazon Kindle store within one month.)</div>
</div>
<div dir="ltr">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The reviewer writes that she was a bit surprised by the hot parts of my ebook, although she accepted that they were appropriate for the characters.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
As an erotic author, I come across very different opinions about sex in books in the reviews my work receives. Some readers comment that there’s too much, but according to some others there’s not enough! </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2_Iazk8LKuudfoEjG9ZwyG2b6v8a-El-0RbOwh1WKovx-1fAVche9dhNEOJ5ZW9mNuYhyf_4p3eO32c0T0eDvhUXutfumWofJIqtbQRfifSK1LbVDhFj4K-B26C5phrp6-qA_wTu4bQq/s1600/Galactic-Energies---two_women---l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Galactic Energies by Luca Rossi" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2_Iazk8LKuudfoEjG9ZwyG2b6v8a-El-0RbOwh1WKovx-1fAVche9dhNEOJ5ZW9mNuYhyf_4p3eO32c0T0eDvhUXutfumWofJIqtbQRfifSK1LbVDhFj4K-B26C5phrp6-qA_wTu4bQq/s1600/Galactic-Energies---two_women---l.jpg" height="640" title="Galactic Energies by Luca Rossi" width="424" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Galactic Energies, available on<a href="http://bit.ly/1mMZ6Tb"> Amazon Kindle</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
My approach, which I recommend to my fellow writers, is simple: make it crystal clear to your readers what they are going to find. For instance, I add this simple ‘warning’ to my book description: <i>This book contains explicit scenes of a sexual nature.</i> In my opinion, that is enough. Any reader thinking about buying my ebook will know that it features erotic material. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
So, being primarily a fantasy and science fiction author, why do I write about sex too? Simple... </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I write about life, and sex is part of life. I therefore can't see any reason why I should keep away from certain elements of it.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
But I've written too much. This post is primarily to discover YOUR opinion about this issue. So, tell me, how much do you like sex in books?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
(I'm going to add some hot excerpts from my sci-fi/fantasy/erotica collection Galactic Energies here in the next few days. So, if you don't want to miss them, <a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/2014/04/mailing-list.html">subscribe to my mailing list</a>.)</div>
</div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-7987872062180285672014-04-29T14:12:00.000+02:002015-05-07T19:58:14.510+02:00Mailing List<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVH523_BxF3y1jO9Hbn4am8wJs8tKckO2zy0yj51riw_FKnPYg4yVLX-S1wOSfkrnc6atiYYPhJ0pbel925GBLei2W5cbpdtQ8CMSwO5rDqVkli_EHGjoWsI-nBKAzxgG3yZsIEtLWKrOK/s1600/Twitter-Header-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVH523_BxF3y1jO9Hbn4am8wJs8tKckO2zy0yj51riw_FKnPYg4yVLX-S1wOSfkrnc6atiYYPhJ0pbel925GBLei2W5cbpdtQ8CMSwO5rDqVkli_EHGjoWsI-nBKAzxgG3yZsIEtLWKrOK/s1600/Twitter-Header-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Subscribe to my mailing list</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="600" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cYkwoLmos4fANxfsNl71uSShGEPobjf6-h2Zo-pe8O0/viewform?embedded=true" width="500">Caricamento in corso...</iframe><br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post" target="_top">
<input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick" />
<input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="4P996BC9P5CDG" />
<input alt="PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" type="image" />
<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.paypalobjects.com/it_IT/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" />
</form>
</div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-53705582206212049712014-03-26T16:54:00.000+01:002014-03-27T17:24:26.619+01:00Galactic Energies Book Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMMhyphenhyphenBj9VMji4iA0mLz8hXtM1bm9ehgpXaim8krIhCFMY53sGniU397ioAJDvgqm6GuN7NSTrXswfDkTql8rB-eKB8-7y6EDs5Hp6cJhyphenhyphenCJf9M3bRaUyc882i-pPjSRnWga1bwg1tawgT/s1600/Galactic-Energies---Giveaway-2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMMhyphenhyphenBj9VMji4iA0mLz8hXtM1bm9ehgpXaim8krIhCFMY53sGniU397ioAJDvgqm6GuN7NSTrXswfDkTql8rB-eKB8-7y6EDs5Hp6cJhyphenhyphenCJf9M3bRaUyc882i-pPjSRnWga1bwg1tawgT/s1600/Galactic-Energies---Giveaway-2.jpg" height="295" title="Galactic Energies Book Giveaway" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>Win signed copies of the first paperback edition of GALACTIC ENERGIES</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
To celebrate the June release of <b>The Branches of Time</b>, I'm giving away signed copies of the first paperback edition of <b>Galactic Energies</b>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Join this giveaway. Share this sentence on your social networks: </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
"Can you live knowing that those who loved you never existed?" and leave a message in the comments.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Enter the book giveaway for Galactic Energies on Goodreads - <a href="http://bit.ly/1hW1lz3">bit.ly/1hW1lz3</a> - and add The Branches of Time to your Goodreads shelves.</div>
<div id="goodreadsGiveawayWidget86744">
<!-- Show static html as a placeholder in case js is not enabled -->
<div class="goodreadsGiveawayWidget" style="border-radius: 10px; border: 2px solid #EBE8D5; margin: 10px auto; max-width: 350px; padding: 10px 15px;">
<style>
.goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555; font-family: georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; font-size: 14px;
font-style: normal; background: white; }
.goodreadsGiveawayWidget img { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; }
.goodreadsGiveawayWidget a { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0; color: #660; text-decoration: none; }
.goodreadsGiveawayWidget a:visted { color: #660; text-decoration: none; }
.goodreadsGiveawayWidget a:hover { color: #660; text-decoration: underline !important; }
.goodreadsGiveawayWidget p { margin: 0 0 .5em !important; padding: 0; }
.goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink { display: block; width: 150px; margin: 10px auto 0 !important; padding: 0px 5px !important;
text-align: center; line-height: 1.8em; color: #222; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold;
border: 1px solid #6A6454; border-radius: 5px; font-family:arial,verdana,helvetica,sans-serif;
background-image:url(https://www.goodreads.com/images/layout/gr_button4.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-color:#BBB596;
outline: 0; white-space: nowrap;
}
.goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink:hover { background-image:url(https://www.goodreads.com/images/layout/gr_button4_hover.gif);
color: black; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer;
}
</style>
<br />
<h2 style="color: #555555; font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0 0 10px !important; padding: 0 !important; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/" target="_new">Goodreads</a> Book Giveaway
</h2>
<div style="float: left;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21421635"><img alt="Galactic Energies by Luca Rossi" src="https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1394542211l/21421635.jpg" title="Galactic Energies by Luca Rossi" width="100" /></a>
</div>
<div style="margin: 0 0 0 110px !important; padding: 0 0 0 0 !important;">
<h3 style="font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px; margin: 0; padding: 0;">
<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21421635">Galactic Energies</a>
</h3>
<h4 style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0;">
by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6863455.Luca_Rossi" style="text-decoration: none;">Luca Rossi</a>
</h4>
<div class="giveaway_details">
Giveaway ends May 25, 2014.
<br />
See the <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/86744" style="text-decoration: none;">giveaway details</a>
at Goodreads.
</div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both;">
</div>
<a class="goodreadsGiveawayWidgetEnterLink" href="https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_choose_address/86744">Enter to win</a>
</div>
</div>
<script charset="utf-8" src="https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/widget/86744" type="text/javascript"></script>
<br />
<h4 style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Galactic Energies</h4>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4M6oFgQbOkQZZETl3B9prnwdEChn3KbnJb5WNTNu7TUX8MQAMFi_F-fs-nrJAJAlYavxBtk3lVCxhvsW4Ab2FX8D7L4J-F4zqQ03aAoDvmK8ML3RsojnfwB838bYBF8fAwX3KTKZM28t/s1600/Luca-Rossi---Galactic-Energies-Pf36.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4M6oFgQbOkQZZETl3B9prnwdEChn3KbnJb5WNTNu7TUX8MQAMFi_F-fs-nrJAJAlYavxBtk3lVCxhvsW4Ab2FX8D7L4J-F4zqQ03aAoDvmK8ML3RsojnfwB838bYBF8fAwX3KTKZM28t/s1600/Luca-Rossi---Galactic-Energies-Pf36.jpg" height="133" width="200" /></a>"The artificial intelligences of DataCom are trying to save the planet... by exterminating the human race. Aurelia finds her perfect man: a robot. The space explorer Captain Arcot sacrifices his life for an impossible conquest, the heart of Vril the vampire queen. A shape-shifting mutant ignit</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
es the erotic desires of the galactic police officer who's been tracking her down. Alessio fights against corruption in a universe of his own creation. An innocent man is forced to submit to the domination of a ruthless prison director. A king who's forgotten his own past wanders through a magical dimension where he discovers his own history. Two souls separated after one abandons the other meet again in another life. In an exciting virtual reality game, the hunter of the fearsome black widow becomes her prey."</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<span style="text-align: justify;">Galactic Energies is available on Amazon Kindle. Just $ 2.99: <a href="http://bit.ly/GalacEnergies">bit.ly/GalacEnergies</a>.</span><br />
<span style="text-align: justify;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<h4>
<b>The Branches of Time</b></h4>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUzZRRDOBRqdkjIaH9jHa_Zn_PiAILg79YDH8wXCEiY1QFw6dl0XYWeT4LGGjejFO7qhmcavpa6aaP06Xwc5PW_mw3xom9C-7HH8d6m_eeVr6IG4mDxU1V2ViDD6CdhMt0P3HMDV_DhDR/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The---Branches---of---Time---spot---tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUzZRRDOBRqdkjIaH9jHa_Zn_PiAILg79YDH8wXCEiY1QFw6dl0XYWeT4LGGjejFO7qhmcavpa6aaP06Xwc5PW_mw3xom9C-7HH8d6m_eeVr6IG4mDxU1V2ViDD6CdhMt0P3HMDV_DhDR/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The---Branches---of---Time---spot---tree.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a>"A shower of splinters exterminates the people of the island of Turios. Only Bashinoir, badly wounded, his wife Lil and the Priestess Miril survive. They would like to give a worth</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
y burial to their loved ones, but the corpses have disappeared. Their only hope of salvation lies in the magical protection of the Temple. But they must cope with dark threats. A shadow haunts their hearts, threatening to divide and destroy them; their bodies seem to be less consistent. The closeness between the two women contrasts with the isolation of Bashinoir.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
In the realm of Isk, wizards and advisors must submit to the insatiable greed of sex and war as well as the power of King Beanor. The last of his young wives, however, does not want to surrender to the loss of love and freedom. Will games and tricks under the sheets be the key turning point of a millenarian war?"</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<span style="text-align: justify;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<i>Can you live knowing that those who loved you never existed?</i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-29614152594386140262014-03-24T16:34:00.000+01:002017-09-11T10:23:37.386+02:00The Branches of Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjUAiV1v0G2U2THvDkbx3GaynQTnU1tVPs-loJJ18luILPKWSGzdNpNOYeOAmQNxlFcvYhZqxTMm7SWunchuEzpiEoGtU_bcKmDcxhHLtrTGg3UF98QjBR8I9Q7lzCnZl9ItSNn3pulm3/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The---Branches---of---Time---cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Luca Rossi - The Branches of Time" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjUAiV1v0G2U2THvDkbx3GaynQTnU1tVPs-loJJ18luILPKWSGzdNpNOYeOAmQNxlFcvYhZqxTMm7SWunchuEzpiEoGtU_bcKmDcxhHLtrTGg3UF98QjBR8I9Q7lzCnZl9ItSNn3pulm3/s1600/Luca-Rossi---The---Branches---of---Time---cover.png" title="Luca Rossi - The Branches of Time" width="424" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>Can you live knowing that those who loved you never existed?</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
The population of the island of Turios is mercilessly exterminated by the workings of black magic. Only Bashinoir, badly wounded, his wife Lil, and the Priestess Miril have survived. Determined to give their loved ones a worthy burial, the three soon discover that the corpses have disappeared. Their only hope for salvation now lies in the magical protection of the Temple, as sinister threats continue to pursue them. A shadow spreads over their hearts, dividing and destroying them, as their bodies appear to be fading away. Feeling increasingly isolated, Bashinoir watches as the two women grow closer…</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
In the Kingdom of Isk, wizards and wisemen alike must bow down before the insatiable King Beanor, whose greed for power and war is matched only by his hunger for sex. A young woman he has chosen as his next bride does not, however, wish to surrender her freedom to love and live. Will games and tricks under the sheets turn the tide in a war that has lasted thousands of years?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>Buy now The Branches of Time from Amazon: <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime">bit.ly/branchestime</a></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h3>
Customer reviews</h3>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;">
Amazon.com - 1+ reviews - <b>5 out of 5 stars</b></h4>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
★★★★★ <b>An intricate, fast-paced tale</b></div>
</div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
By <i>Enrico Grafitti </i><br />
Those familiar with Luca Rossi’s previous book, the collection of short stories ‘Galactic Energies’, will not be disappointed with this, his first full-length novel. ‘The Branches of Time’ takes the reader on an intricate journey using Rossi’s genre-busting mix of fantasy, science fiction and erotic overtones in a tale that will entertain as it challenges our perception of time. The premise is original and is handled with mastery: the effect on a small isolated group of people of changes made to the timeline where they exist. Rossi’s approach is intimate in that he explores how the events influence the individuals, rather than the totality of the world they inhabit. By employing this tactic, he invests the reader in his characters and their particular understanding of the alarming occurrences that befall them.</div>
</div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: start;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sci-fi, particularly, is all about pushing the boundaries, and the author creates a fast-paced tale which will have the reader question their understanding of the solidity of history and time itself. In doing so, he adds to the richness of genre in a way that Clifford D. Simak, Philip K. Dick and many other great writers have previously done.<br />
Highly recommended for readers who like their entertainment with deep significance.<br />
<br />
<i>Read more reviews on <a href="http://bit.ly/branchestime">Amazon.com</a></i></div>
</div>
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
</div>
<h4 style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Goodreads - 67+ ratings - 4,91 out of 5 stars</b></h4>
<div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<span style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 0cm;">★★★★★ </span><i>Blondie</i>~♔</div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div style="text-align: start;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
A lonely journey of truth into the unknown.<br />
First off, I would so much want to say a big ginormous thanks to Luca for giving me this to read. Loved every minuite of the story. Found it to be an extremely intriguing Read. After reading the staggering Award winning Galactic Energies, I was so excited about getting to read this wonderful new story of Lucas., both are such page turners.<br />
He has worked wonders on this outstanding and amazing book. Luca is such an amazing person, and he has so much talent, creating this story for us to enjoy. The story itself is such an easy read to follow, writing is so clear also, and Lucas imagination is one I greatly admire a huge deal.<br />
Imagine during the wedding ceremony, the unfortunate happens and you have to run for cover? There's not even anytime to breath, for if you do, you could be exterminated.<br />
What caused this shower to happen? Could this of been caused by a Meteorite, or some other greater force that's unknown to man?<br />
But where have the bodies disappeared to, and how did they get moved, there were too many of them?<br />
What about magic, that might have explained just to where and how the bodies moved, wouldn't it?<br />
Well done Luca, you've done it yet again and I'm honoured to know you. I'm so proud of you entirely. This man is a genius. I know everyone is addicted to this fab man just like I am.</div>
</div>
<br /></div>
</div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>Read more reviews on <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21525940-i-rami-del-tempo">Goodreads</a></i><br />
<br />
<i><span style="text-align: center;">Add </span><span style="text-align: center;">The Branches of Time</span><span style="text-align: center;"> to your Goodreads shelves: </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1hUFEzn" style="text-align: center;">bit.ly/1hUFEzn</a></i><br />
<br />
<br />
<h4>
<b>Book blogs</b></h4>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>GADFLY ONLINE</b><br />
"Like a delicate spider, The Branches of Time unfolds as harsh tragedy, a gaping hole begging to be filled. Intricate lines dance across oblivion, tortured souls struggle to exist and arecaught in a web of fate. As we tangle across characters forever changed, are we ensnared in a series of events, events that have erased the past and haunt the future, a future waiting? We cannot escape for we are pulled in further and further by magic and mystery written so very brilliantly by Luca Rossi. And we hunger for more, immersing ourselves in worlds such as Game of Thrones, The Librarians, and now, a series that begins with The Branches of Time available on Amazon."<br />
<div style="margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: justify; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; widows: 2;">
<i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Read the full version on </i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><i><u><a href="http://gadflyonline.com/home/index.php/book-review-the-branches-of-time/">GADFLY ONLINE</a></u></i></span></div>
<b><br /></b>
<b>RK Oceans</b><br />
"I've read it 4 times thus far, and each time I had a hard time putting it down."<br />
<i>Read the full version on <a href="http://www.rkoceans.com/favorite-reads.html">RK Oceans</a></i><br />
<div>
</div>
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><br /></span></span></span> <span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★★ <b>AuthorSpot</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgid0rsIK5pThCgIB34Ff6Cz7oL1cpZSRv1FlRK1QGy33QPgsuG60GUslQlP4ku2j9bBFZjIYg-GIrenQtRB4WvB_B7QJOy3UtIAClbsUUQ2Ni8WOb5Uy_3ttSML2hvgD9xF_XjkZgbw2Jf/s1600/Author_Spot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="53" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgid0rsIK5pThCgIB34Ff6Cz7oL1cpZSRv1FlRK1QGy33QPgsuG60GUslQlP4ku2j9bBFZjIYg-GIrenQtRB4WvB_B7QJOy3UtIAClbsUUQ2Ni8WOb5Uy_3ttSML2hvgD9xF_XjkZgbw2Jf/s1600/Author_Spot.jpg" width="200" /></a>"Luca Rossi delves into time-travel fantasy with amazing success. From the first page you are drawn<br />
into this incredible world which Luca in some instances literally dreamt up!<br />
I am proud to say that after reading this master-piece cover to cover, Luca can indeed create incredible fantasy worlds, people and realms.<br />
I have to admit, I am a little in awe of his creation, few authors can give you exactly the amount of information they want to give you, and only when they want to give it to you!<br />
‘The Branches Of Time’ is an instant classic by my standards, in league with the Game Of Thrones any day of the week, it has everything; imagination, intrigue, primal draw, and sex appeal. If it was a man I would be drooling right now!"<br />
<i>Read the full version on <a href="http://babymull.wordpress.com/2014/11/12/the-branches-of-time-review-as-heard-on-castle-mead-radios-podcast/">AuthorSpot</a></i><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★★ <b>Mes Livres</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-lGZK_Pr1_iFALjT7ROffUiHdf0pJFg1S2zPz1df9XOzO7OrHVnrZ2-NU5LnmdiAT-eQhnABDKTWN5aR7lkOM_SNb8yA7IBdJvixo9zKiI9PeCT7SxxrYo4lSA_3pOUs8u02UIhMDgffy/s1600/Mes_Livres.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Mes Livres" border="0" height="57" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-lGZK_Pr1_iFALjT7ROffUiHdf0pJFg1S2zPz1df9XOzO7OrHVnrZ2-NU5LnmdiAT-eQhnABDKTWN5aR7lkOM_SNb8yA7IBdJvixo9zKiI9PeCT7SxxrYo4lSA_3pOUs8u02UIhMDgffy/s1600/Mes_Livres.jpg" title="Mes Livres" width="200" /></a>"This novel is full of dark magic, cruelty, lust, despair and betrayal. I found it easy to read and it held my attention right to the end. It would appeal to those who like reading unpredictable mystical novels."<br />
<i>Read the full version on <a href="http://livresrecommende.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/the-branches-of-time-by-luca-rossi.html">Mes Livres</a></i><br />
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><br /></span></span></span> <span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★★ <b>Gale Stanley</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCfXx9bB68_4TXST_PN24VDoGGpZg1AcPtSne3xW5h5PLL2i8oo0plu18lB5C-AixC2genooxLNwTu0qRhbGROMTdOsVcOMHzwPBwNjMgNFy9jqy3dnP_hKolifnXYDPhx7nEtYBKXcsU/s1600/wolf_81_sm_heading_Blog1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Gale Stanley's blog" border="0" height="43" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRCfXx9bB68_4TXST_PN24VDoGGpZg1AcPtSne3xW5h5PLL2i8oo0plu18lB5C-AixC2genooxLNwTu0qRhbGROMTdOsVcOMHzwPBwNjMgNFy9jqy3dnP_hKolifnXYDPhx7nEtYBKXcsU/s1600/wolf_81_sm_heading_Blog1.jpg" title="Gale Stanley's blog" width="200" /></a>"I just finished an intriguing science fiction tale and had to share. The Branches of Time by Luca Rossi hooked me with its unique plot, and many unexpected twists and turns. The story begins with a wedding on the island of Turios. Suddenly, a shower of lethal splinters turns the peaceful scene into chaos. Only three people survive. Even the bodies disappear. What caused this catastrophe? A meteorite? Aliens? Or some higher force? I’m not telling. You have to read this book.<br />
<b>Luca Rossi’s novel is a combination of time-twisting fantasy, scifi, and erotica. His writing reminds me of Philip K. Dick</b>, one of my favorite scifi authors. I highly recommend it."<br />
<i>Read the full version on <a href="http://galestanley.blogspot.it/2014/06/book-spotlight-branches-of-time-by-luca.html">Gale Stanley's blog</a></i><br />
<br />
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★★ <b>Angel Safer</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8r1eb_6_N-vyKlY1FM_l_cFj2zHbYNigv4Yvlqpe2xcRLWQa2ByICjPUYw7kOkhyphenhyphenUtLGqlCleCDf8P6vWatWjeSFcdkJdVIQ5xvDwaW1r3-qF_P1i0pjJ7lwSd8My0B3NKht9gVplbCQX/s1600/Angel_Safer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Angel Sefer's blog" border="0" height="68" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8r1eb_6_N-vyKlY1FM_l_cFj2zHbYNigv4Yvlqpe2xcRLWQa2ByICjPUYw7kOkhyphenhyphenUtLGqlCleCDf8P6vWatWjeSFcdkJdVIQ5xvDwaW1r3-qF_P1i0pjJ7lwSd8My0B3NKht9gVplbCQX/s1600/Angel_Safer.jpg" title="Angel Sefer's blog" width="200" /></a>"A fascinating, fast-paced, and well-written tale seasoned with hot erotic scenes!<br />
“The Branches of Time” is a masterful blend of adult fantasy and science fiction. It has a very intriguing and original plot with lots of unpredictable twists and turns, as well as captivating characters. Before I knew it, I was drawn into this new world the author created, full of wizards, priestesses, time-travel, and magic…<br />
This is the first novel in this genre that literally kept me glued to the pages and is definitely worth a 5 star rating!"<br />
<i>Read the full version on <a href="http://angelsefer.blogspot.gr/2014/06/my-review-on-branches-of-time-by-luca.html">Angel Sefer's blog</a></i><br />
<br />
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★ </span></span><b>Invincible Love of Reading</b><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9BT5mUo3xznZjFPAgY2K4c3bO8yoJZC5LTLiAmGVpfH0NBMLXBiN3J6v6erL6hyo7Xkuk0-yLd3M8OsSfzvSy7mHramj9Fv8-0lALIHdThXLYe3FYnHPtMziKgVQoi6PR49kxzAIpXQq/s1600/Invincible_Love_of_Reading.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Invincible Love of Reading" border="0" height="152" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib9BT5mUo3xznZjFPAgY2K4c3bO8yoJZC5LTLiAmGVpfH0NBMLXBiN3J6v6erL6hyo7Xkuk0-yLd3M8OsSfzvSy7mHramj9Fv8-0lALIHdThXLYe3FYnHPtMziKgVQoi6PR49kxzAIpXQq/s1600/Invincible_Love_of_Reading.jpg" title="Invincible Love of Reading" width="200" /></a>"Luca Rossi’s The Branches of Time is very different from his Galactic Energies anthology. Here, The Branches of Time is a Novella and part of a series. Character development is excellent, as one might expect. He also delves into time travel as a weapon, which is an interesting twist. For a novella, there are many twists in the plot that Luca Rossi expertly deals with. It has more adult themes, and I would only recommend it for a mature audience."<br />
<i>Read the full version on </i><span style="color: #0000ee;"><i><u><a href="http://www.melissamfrye.com/invincibleloveofreading/kurts-frontier-the-branches-of-time-by-luca-rossi-authorlrossi-kurtsprings1-review-fantasy/">Invincible Love of Reading</a></u></i></span><br />
<br />
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★ <b>Write on Wendy</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZnVcIBUNzuSaK85657zfLyV_LUHsqyd_IVtJM0ofJho61kX7f_cy4tVwMRZUy1mTJmj8hTilHPHMFGeR2cKx_ebfRhF3VHHEXdRkNfXxiOvCoCpWFfvBNJlc7tvNAGYJLtzd8GMdnTmZ/s1600/Write_on_Wendy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Write on Wendy" border="0" height="39" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ZnVcIBUNzuSaK85657zfLyV_LUHsqyd_IVtJM0ofJho61kX7f_cy4tVwMRZUy1mTJmj8hTilHPHMFGeR2cKx_ebfRhF3VHHEXdRkNfXxiOvCoCpWFfvBNJlc7tvNAGYJLtzd8GMdnTmZ/s1600/Write_on_Wendy.jpg" title="Write on Wendy" width="200" /></a>"Luca Rossi expertly engages the emotions throughout the several storylines presented in this book. The characters are well-drawn, with each having motivations, emotions, goals and ambitions of their own. Even when the story drifts away from these two primary groups, the emotions remain high and engaged. Luca Rossi presents a complicated series of events that cross time and space as the various actions and interactions of different individuals and groups create consequences for the others."<br />
<i>Read the full version on <a href="http://www.writeonwendy.com/book-review-branches-time-luca-rossi/">Write on Wendy</a></i><br />
<br />
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★ <b>Samyann</b></span></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oGLRlw1_Kk8Bv-IZqZYG3GQl3X3pgHQiPYEC5nmGXAVBFt8q_5bl9x7-RyEv95QYiC1E1yOqBvyHGYUGdu9rC4kTDyEtTchvqnuNBg9tKHAsiAhUXlttcujpTwCs_Xt3aKdSR76dwqoz/s1600/Samyann.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Samyann" border="0" height="52" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oGLRlw1_Kk8Bv-IZqZYG3GQl3X3pgHQiPYEC5nmGXAVBFt8q_5bl9x7-RyEv95QYiC1E1yOqBvyHGYUGdu9rC4kTDyEtTchvqnuNBg9tKHAsiAhUXlttcujpTwCs_Xt3aKdSR76dwqoz/s1600/Samyann.png" title="Samyann" width="200" /></a>"This story starts with heart-thumping action on the first page. As a reader, all I could think is, ‘Wow, where can he go from this?’ Well, hold-on, because he keeps going. The Branches of Time is a thrill ride of good and evil. Characters are well rounded, empathetic, colorful. Action is tense and for a fantasy novel, believable situations."<br />
<i>Read the full version on <a href="http://samyann.com/wp/2014/12/the-branches-of-time-by-luca-rossi-ebook-review/http://samyann.com/wp/2014/12/the-branches-of-time-by-luca-rossi-ebook-review/">Samyann</a></i><br />
<br />
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★ <b>Wordrefiner</b></span></span><br />
"A great framework for an epic saga.<br />
Mr. Rossi has constructed a fascinating tale full of fantasy, magic and wizards. He has magnificently mixed in time travel and a cameo of people from a distant future."<br />
<i>Read the full version on <a href="http://wordrefiner.weebly.com/book-reviews/the-branches-of-time">Wordrefiner</a></i><br />
<br />
<h4>
Other wonderful reviews</h4>
<div>
<span style="text-indent: 0cm;">★</span>★★★ <b>Books, books, books</b></div>
<div>
Read the full version <a href="http://booksbooksworm.blogspot.it/2016/11/book-review-book-of-month-branches-of.html">here</a><br />
<br />
<div>
<b>Ivan The Black's Book Emporium</b></div>
<div>
Read the full version <a href="https://thebookemporiumblog.wordpress.com/2017/06/27/luca-rossi-the-branches-of-time/">here</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<h4>
<b style="text-indent: 0cm;">YouTube</b></h4>
<div>
<b style="text-indent: 0cm;"><br /></b></div>
<b>Pearl</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/puePNOcHjXQ/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/puePNOcHjXQ?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<br /></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>Catch Luca's new releases on day one</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>Subscribe to his mailing list</b></div>
<!-- Begin MailChimp Signup Form --> <link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"></link> <style type="text/css">
#mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; }
/* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block.
We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */
</style>
<br />
<div id="mc_embed_signup">
<form action="http://lucarossi369.us3.list-manage2.com/subscribe/post?u=440d17d7b7e875d38fb40fe90&id=25173d9628" class="validate" id="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" method="post" name="mc-embedded-subscribe-form" novalidate="" target="_blank">
<div class="indicates-required">
<span class="asterisk">*</span> indicates required</div>
<div class="mc-field-group">
<label for="mce-EMAIL">Email Address <span class="asterisk">*</span> </label> <input class="required email" id="mce-EMAIL" name="EMAIL" type="email" value="" />
</div>
<div class="mc-field-group">
<label for="mce-FNAME">First Name </label> <input class="" id="mce-FNAME" name="FNAME" type="text" value="" />
</div>
<div class="mc-field-group">
<label for="mce-LNAME">Last Name </label> <input class="" id="mce-LNAME" name="LNAME" type="text" value="" />
</div>
<div class="clear" id="mce-responses">
<div class="response" id="mce-error-response" style="display: none;">
</div>
<div class="response" id="mce-success-response" style="display: none;">
</div>
</div>
<!-- real people should not fill this in and expect good things - do not remove this or risk form bot signups-->
<br />
<div style="left: -5000px; position: absolute;">
<input name="b_440d17d7b7e875d38fb40fe90_25173d9628" type="text" value="" /></div>
<div class="clear">
<input class="button" id="mc-embedded-subscribe" name="subscribe" type="submit" value="Subscribe" /></div>
</form>
</div>
<!--End mc_embed_signup-->
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Scopri I Rami del Tempo <a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/2014/02/i-rami-del-tempo.html">in italiano</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-21298585436004133222014-03-21T12:17:00.001+01:002014-03-21T12:30:15.778+01:00Erotica, BDSM, Bondage and More… interview with Christina Mandara<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGm0TUV-jgAgzrQT9d0GkAXxfJJnvYnqwjWeKxGTCu03665oI8kgTGWsBSRmNp_QXoenvwb7APh7X9S_wjk7QanX3d0URyTHskRu_8B-XEy3q27s7KiT1ta-10kS9FAGB8T5MlG_Rb0OL/s1600/twitteradd230.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGm0TUV-jgAgzrQT9d0GkAXxfJJnvYnqwjWeKxGTCu03665oI8kgTGWsBSRmNp_QXoenvwb7APh7X9S_wjk7QanX3d0URyTHskRu_8B-XEy3q27s7KiT1ta-10kS9FAGB8T5MlG_Rb0OL/s1600/twitteradd230.png" height="395" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMkoAMQO_V_zi_QKSgHZ7wCRiGqqW_7o009e6NUMbw64h3qcem4GS8ahd6eenXgCnkFP7xLF6kVpI9srrETY7gQBBTiZrFUa0GOTIPBcBXU3vXk_DNYXMvGY7VPGcwcaNs0Lh3nuX17QT/s1600/3470284_orig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMkoAMQO_V_zi_QKSgHZ7wCRiGqqW_7o009e6NUMbw64h3qcem4GS8ahd6eenXgCnkFP7xLF6kVpI9srrETY7gQBBTiZrFUa0GOTIPBcBXU3vXk_DNYXMvGY7VPGcwcaNs0Lh3nuX17QT/s1600/3470284_orig.jpg" height="77" width="200" /></a><i>Welcome to ASMSG Electorate Blog Hop, where a group of ASMSG authors are swapping interviews over the next couple of weeks. We have a selection of authors from all genres, all with their own unique style. Check out the dates and blogs of the other participants at the end of this interview and don’t forget to enter the RAFFLECOPTER with free e-books available to the lucky winner.</i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>Today, I am delighted to welcome Christina Mandara.</i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>L. R.</b> How did you start writing BDSM?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> With a pencil.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Aha! At about 35,000 feet in the air, bored senseless on a long-haul flight. Some airlines have really bad movies. I’ve always enjoyed writing and I have half a ton of unfinished manuscripts on my laptop – in genres ranging from romance, paranormal through sci-fi. BDSM is just too much fun. I love the power-play and the discipline. I’m a sucker for romance and even though my books are very dark, there will be heart-warming (and tortured) romance element inside them. All of that glorious passion and emotion is too much to resist!</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-vlw25nEbi6bZlsBrhgdWLiPyX9DrvNOVxFuRIkDiiPi6aLObuIfVampilMOOlcRFHfpfu5RK4t-MSzwWxJ-xxSM5lFwb6BM44Amvg-pCeozWSMP92fPslqx3sVoRKYj6O6zc7VAK4pK/s1600/theridingschooltwitadd.jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq-vlw25nEbi6bZlsBrhgdWLiPyX9DrvNOVxFuRIkDiiPi6aLObuIfVampilMOOlcRFHfpfu5RK4t-MSzwWxJ-xxSM5lFwb6BM44Amvg-pCeozWSMP92fPslqx3sVoRKYj6O6zc7VAK4pK/s1600/theridingschooltwitadd.jpg.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a><b>L. R. </b>What inspires you?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> I live in a constant daydream with all my characters and they stay in the back of my head as I work through my day. Driving, music and that wonderful space between lying down at night and dreaming inspires me.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>L. R. </b>What are you currently working on?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> I’m now about 20,000 words through ‘A Rough Ride’ which is the fifth book in the Pony Tales series. I’m really enjoying myself. I’m now writing about Jenny’s specially designed latex catsuit – also known as ‘The device’ – which is going to torment her to the brink of orgasm for two whole days with no respite. Oh yum.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>L. R. </b>What is your daily routine?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> Wake up. Brush teeth. Brush hair. KIDDING! If you meant what is my daily routine with regards to writing then I’ll be honest and say I write for about two hours in the evening. That’s it. I put my head down, plug in my iPod and I write. Some days I’ll write just three hundred words and others over a thousand. I like the sexy scenes! It’s the inbetween filling I have trouble with, believe it or not. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>L. R. </b>Do you enjoy BDSM in real life?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> Yes! And like my author bio says, I really do have two riding crops stored away in my closet. I’m what they call a switch. Sometimes I like being dominant and wielding instruments of torment upon my partner and other times I like to be the submissive at the mercy of another. I love it when someone can get inside your head and cause your body to go into melt down. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>L. R. </b>Where would you like to live?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> If I spoke French fluently, I’d love to live in the south of France but to be honest, I’m happy living in a tiny, sleepy village in the UK. I’m at one with nature. Sheep, cows, chickens… and no, I don’t do that kind of thing. I’m English. The Welsh, however…</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUmNsiCElPezhyphenhyphengeJyZRhJ42SUijrq9lXwlBH2ce0tcCnkkGtXwT3FuIi1VFkcUi8yiC_Xian0zE04_7YSHyVtDqgHWxhfDuo-M3wmDot01t078h7ZWlG1zi6ThJjjBXktgyyiBCzmJG-/s1600/twitteradd114.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDUmNsiCElPezhyphenhyphengeJyZRhJ42SUijrq9lXwlBH2ce0tcCnkkGtXwT3FuIi1VFkcUi8yiC_Xian0zE04_7YSHyVtDqgHWxhfDuo-M3wmDot01t078h7ZWlG1zi6ThJjjBXktgyyiBCzmJG-/s1600/twitteradd114.png" height="390" width="400" /></a><b>L. R. </b>What are your favorite shoes?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> HAHA. I HATE SHOE SHOPPING. Yes, you heard it here first. I’m a girl and I hate shoe</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
shopping. When I do get around to buying them I love boots and I adore really high heels. I can walk on 5 inch spikes with relative ease although I might go around slightly crippled for a few days afterward. Just in case you were wondering if I really am a girl – I LOVE SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES and painting my toenails red, the list goes on…</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>L. R. </b>What is your favorite quote?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> “You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.” – Muhatma Ghandi</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>L. R. </b>Is writing your primary job?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> It would be if it paid the bills. I’m hoping that maybe one day it will. I’ve had so many jobs over the years and so much fun travelling that I have no complaints with regards to work. Who was it that said ‘Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life?’ Whoever he/she was, they were right. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>L. R. </b>Sell your book in only nine words</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>C. M.</b> Ooh tough. Those words don’t count. Hmm.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
A dark, BDSM adventure into the world of pony-girls and sexual-slavery.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
In case you were wondering, I can’t count and I’m terrible at condensing things.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
She can be reached at the following rest stops:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CPMandara">Facebook</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/cpmandara">Twitter</a> - <a href="http://christinamandara.wordpress.com/">Author website</a> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/C.-P.-Mandara/e/B00D12X2CW/">Amazon</a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Now please go visit and show some LOVE to the ladies and gentlemen featured below</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 18, 2014</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Kirstin Stein Pulioff <a href="http://www.kirstinpulioff.com/">www.kirstinpulioff.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Maria Lenartowicz <a href="http://cerilondon.wordpress.com/">cerilondon.wordpress.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 19</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Stefania Mattana <a href="http://dailypinner.eraniapinnera.com/">http://dailypinner.eraniapinnera.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 20</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Maer Wilson <a href="http://maerwilson.com/">maerwilson.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Marsha Roberts <a href="http://mutinousboomer.wordpress.com/">mutinousboomer.wordpress.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 21</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sandra Robinson <a href="http://missscarlettflame.blogspot.co.uk/">missscarlettflame.blogspot.co.uk/</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Luca Rossi <a href="http://www.lucarossi369.com/search/label/EN">www.lucarossi369.com/search/label/EN</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 22</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Melodie Ramone <a href="http://revenge-of-the-ginger.blogspot.com/">revenge-of-the-ginger.blogspot.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Anna George Othitis <a href="http://annaothitis.tateauthor.com/">annaothitis.tateauthor.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 23</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Khalid Muhammad <a href="http://agencyrules.com/">agencyrules.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Su Williams <a href="http://dreamweavernovels.blogspot.com/">dreamweavernovels.blogspot.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 24</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Christoph Fischer <a href="http://writerchristophfischer.wordpress.com/">writerchristophfischer.wordpress.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.christophfischerbooks.com/">www.christophfischerbooks.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 25</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hunter S Jones <a href="http://www.thehuntersjones.blogspot.com/">www.thehuntersjones.blogspot.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Lillian Roberts <a href="http://lilianroberts.blogspot.com/">lilianroberts.blogspot.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 26</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Murielle Cyr <a href="http://www.muriellerites.wordpress.com/">www.muriellerites.wordpress.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 27</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ian Hutson <a href="http://www.dieselelectricelephant.co.uk/">www.dieselelectricelephant.co.uk</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Jinx Schwartz <a href="http://bit.ly/PSAAxI">bit.ly/PSAAxI</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 28</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Dianne Harman <a href="http://dianneharman.com/blog/">dianneharman.com/blog</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Shane KP O’Neill <a href="http://www.draculachronicles.co.uk/">www.draculachronicles.co.uk</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
March 29</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Tina Power Traverse <a href="http://writersonthewharf.wordpress.com/">writersonthewharf.wordpress.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ann Rothchild <a href="http://christinamandara.wordpress.com/">christinamandara.wordpress.com</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>AND NOW FOR THE EXCITING GIVEAWAY!</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Just follow the link below to the Rafflecopter:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/d496871">http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/d496871</a></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-25182239296142600392014-03-19T17:31:00.001+01:002014-03-19T17:31:58.225+01:00Interviews<h3>
Interviewed by author Kirstin Pulioff on Sunshine, Bubbles and Books...</h3>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17JKJvI71zqAdDKRwHM4PSyz9oYtJj2I04Rpq31MR7IrlSPgYb5-UBHFAWvcs9vT5ysYdqzdcqtYk1hgbc8wYgCUDm98P66EMmtgbBC13a1_r2OkwHXD1g9y1khdFS0UdUn_Lt7AFW2SC/s1600/3470284_orig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17JKJvI71zqAdDKRwHM4PSyz9oYtJj2I04Rpq31MR7IrlSPgYb5-UBHFAWvcs9vT5ysYdqzdcqtYk1hgbc8wYgCUDm98P66EMmtgbBC13a1_r2OkwHXD1g9y1khdFS0UdUn_Lt7AFW2SC/s1600/3470284_orig.jpg" height="77" width="200" /></a>"My true passion is the future. I’m more and more convinced that in just a few years we’re goin<br />
g to be very different from what we are now. The revolutions of the last fifty years are nothing compared to how we are going to change in the next five decades. So, the greatest inspiration comes from imaging how we’re going to change. But sometimes I also like to loose myself in distant fantasy worlds or in the far future."<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #0000ee;"><i><u><a href="http://www.kirstinpulioff.com/2/post/2014/03/tuesday-talk-with-luca-rossi-asmsg-giveaway.html">Read the interview</a></u></i></span></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7749145912448724496.post-81953896228683083752014-03-19T17:15:00.000+01:002014-03-19T17:15:17.832+01:00Tuesday Talk with Luca Rossi, by author Kirstin Pulioff<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBNvB9E4hMZOBknk3KR36KIhi-MxSUSqHCt1WzNUA0vhPLfGC_FmPD3-b9BQP1HViPSNER3lgw9Utnv0ieB_5In-cpmMeOsQ6zrfI9wq25XVn_knHd9KXHCVcRHRIDw1rneDuVUIS3OcF/s1600/intervista.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBNvB9E4hMZOBknk3KR36KIhi-MxSUSqHCt1WzNUA0vhPLfGC_FmPD3-b9BQP1HViPSNER3lgw9Utnv0ieB_5In-cpmMeOsQ6zrfI9wq25XVn_knHd9KXHCVcRHRIDw1rneDuVUIS3OcF/s1600/intervista.jpg" height="160" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div>
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir;">Author Kirstin Pulioff interviewed me...</span></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</span><i><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Favorite Book? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Foundation by Isaac Asimov</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Favorite Author? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Isaac Asimov</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Favorite Food? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Pizza</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Favorite Sport? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Soccer</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Favorite Quote? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Carpe Diem</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Favorite Car/Truck? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Ferrari</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Card Game or Board Game? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Poker</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Beach or Mountains? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Mountains</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Hot or Cold?</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> Hot</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Book or Kindle?</strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> Kindle</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Shoes or Sandals? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Shoes</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Walk or Ride? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Walk alone but riding bicycle with my kids</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;" /><strong style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Early Bird or Night Owl? </strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Early bird</span></i><div>
<span style="color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir;"><span style="line-height: 24px;">Read my full inerview on <a href="http://www.kirstinpulioff.com/2/post/2014/03/tuesday-talk-with-luca-rossi-asmsg-giveaway.html">Sunshine, Bubbles and Books...</a></span></span></div>
<div>
<span style="color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir;"><span style="line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3f3f3f; font-family: Sapir; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizb1_L4YkPW3BnElntRUGjrQGu_fXPMwAtBiTj5hcDSWklmocuiWJ1hL7YeR44MrCnaKCHZrhs33UoIcjDgCUcw-YJBEDAUPKpjc6G-_GMrwUv1Nitw4k7swIZbDD9pQwP9LttJ6ktg_KN/s1600/3470284_orig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizb1_L4YkPW3BnElntRUGjrQGu_fXPMwAtBiTj5hcDSWklmocuiWJ1hL7YeR44MrCnaKCHZrhs33UoIcjDgCUcw-YJBEDAUPKpjc6G-_GMrwUv1Nitw4k7swIZbDD9pQwP9LttJ6ktg_KN/s1600/3470284_orig.jpg" height="124" width="320" /></a></div>
</span></div>
Luca Rossihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15870967819592861625noreply@blogger.com0