“According to the Italian Ministry of Interior, 57,000 people have reached Italy by crossing the central Mediterranean Sea… in 2022. “Over the same period, 1,283 people either died or went missing in the attempt to cross the sea, according to the International Organization for Migration. “On Wednesday, an NGO-operated ship sailing in the Mediterranean reported having rescued 466 migrants over a period of … Continue reading The Tragedy Continues

The Sailor from Lampedusa, was inspired by real events involving the migrant crisis on Lampedusa Island. The passion and dedication of humanitarian doctors, like, Dr Pietro Bartolo provided further impetus for my writing. Dr Bartolo operated a lone medical clinic on the island for a quarter of a century, and his book, The Tears of Salt, provides a … Continue reading Inspired by Real Events

THE WORLD is a better place because of the heroic deeds of selfless people. We often live in our myopic safe spaces not really knowing what is going on in other parts of the world. The typical thought that comes to mind is, What can I do about it? I have no power resources, ability, … Continue reading The Sailor from Lampedusa

Legend has it that the infamous sailor, Captain Francesco Falco, was awe-struck by the enchanting vision of a goddess languishing beneath the sea. Falco had battled a fierce storm near the Strait of Gibraltar when his boat pitched badly and the captain was tossed overboard. Love beneath the mystic sea--an excerpt from the Sailor from … Continue reading Love Beneath the Mystic Sea