I’m spending lots of time in Renaissance Italy (in my head) as I work on writing a new book. Here are some of my inspirations… I’m really excited! Scroll over the pictures for tidbits about them.

Antoinetta Gonzales, who is taken to a haunted palace

Petrus and Catherine Gonzales, Antoinetta’s parents

Enrico Gonzales (aka Arrigo the Hairy), Antoinetta’s brother, who claims to be a prince

15th century Parma

Self-portrait of Lavinia Fontana, who painted Antoinetta

Francesca, Antoinetta’s sister