On the plus side, I'm genetically 100% Italian. I hope that counts for something. These characters will be in my blood, right?
I could show you my family tree, but this is all the proof you need.
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| The Fama Family |
Friday, January 18, 2013
Italian-American
I'm sloooowly researching a historical novel set in Italy. I wish I spoke Italian. Luckily, my mother-in-law is a professional translator, and she has agreed to take notes on some of the more remote primary sources I'm interested in (mostly letters).
On the plus side, I'm genetically 100% Italian. I hope that counts for something. These characters will be in my blood, right?
I could show you my family tree, but this is all the proof you need.
On the plus side, I'm genetically 100% Italian. I hope that counts for something. These characters will be in my blood, right?
I could show you my family tree, but this is all the proof you need.
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That is definitely an Italian family. What part of Italy your family is from?
ReplyDeleteMy mom's family is from various towns in Abruzzo, and my dad's is from Sicily.
ReplyDeleteMy family, or one branch of it, is from Potenza.
ReplyDeleteAnd I was struck with how much we have in common when we met. (Loving families, staying in our home towns for college...) You are paisan!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder! We have a connection that goes back generations! :)
ReplyDeletecant wait to see this published! will be happy to promote the process on my blog if you like: http://www.hometoitaly.com
ReplyDeletewe are from south of salerno but I am now learning about parts of Italy that are never written about.