Amanda Collentro

“Love, in any of its forms, takes the world from a bleak pencil sketch to a magnificent oil painting.”
― Lori Nelson Spielman, The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany

“Make it riveting! Make every scene sizzle! When it comes time to watch the movie of your life, may tears run down your face, may you scream with laughter and cringe with embarrassment. But for Goddess’s sake, do not let your life story be one that’s so dull you fall asleep during the viewing.”
― Lori Nelson Spielman, The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany

“Being lost is where the beauty lies. Lost in a book. Lost in someone’s eyes. Lost in a symphony so sweet it brings you to tears.” She smiles. “Lost in a beautiful floating city on a starry night. This is magical, yes? It’s being found that’s the disappointment.”
― Lori Nelson Spielman, The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany

“You will find, Emilia, life is not always a circle. More often, it’s a tangled knot of detours and dead ends, false starts and broken hearts. An exasperating, dizzying maze, impossible to navigate and useless to map.” She squeezes my hand. “But not a single corner nor curve should ever, ever be missed.”
― Lori Nelson Spielman, The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany