Letters from Rome

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Moments, musings and memoir: exploring place and belonging as I remember how to be Italian.

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About Michelle Ciani

Writer living in Rome, exploring place, belonging and self-expression. As I share about my life in Italy, I hope to inspire other midlife women to claim their own voice and begin their writing journey.

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