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From Vivimi to Brividi: A Journey Through Italian Romantic Songs (1990–Today)

27/6/2025

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There’s something about Italian music that just feels like love. Whether it’s the dramatic swells of a heartfelt ballad, the quiet poetry in a simple lyric, or the passion behind a pop refrain, Italian romantic songs have a way of slipping under your skin, then straight into your heart.
In this blog post, we’re taking a dreamy stroll through Italian romantic songs from the 1990s to today, with a playlist of emotional favorites to swoon to. But first, let’s talk about how Italian love songs have evolved over the last few decades.

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5 Fresh 2025 Rom-Coms to Read This Summer (and What to Grab Next)

27/6/2025

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If your ideal summer includes juicy banter, slow-burn chemistry, and happily-ever-afters wrapped in cartoonish covers, you’re going to want these 2025 rom-coms on your radar. Whether you’re planning a vacation or just sneaking pages between iced coffee refills, these five books deliver the perfect mix of laughter, love, and heat.

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Are You More Lena or Michele? Take the Quiz and Find Out!

26/6/2025

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We all have a bit of chaos and a bit of calm in us—but which one takes the wheel on your Italian summer romance?

If you’ve ever dreamed of hopping on a Vespa with a gorgeous stranger or escaping to a scenic masseria with a vintage camera and a broken heart, then you’re going to want to know: are you more Michele Moretti or Lena Sinclair?

These two characters from my upcoming novel, The Road to You, couldn’t be more different.

Michele is all sun-soaked energy, spontaneous detours, and loud laughter echoing through cobblestone alleys.
Lena is the calm after the storm, the eye-roll that hides a soft heart, the silent strength holding everything together.


So… which one are you?

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Chasing Summer Through Italy

25/6/2025

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The Romantic Journey of Lena and Michele in
The Road to You

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There’s something magical about Italy in the summer, the kind of magic that lingers on your skin like the Mediterranean sun and tugs at your heart with every sunset. In The Road to You, readers are swept away on a road trip romance through some of Italy’s most breathtaking locations. From the fashion-forward streets of Milan to the ancient stone dwellings of Matera, this book is a love letter to slow travel, scenic landscapes, and second chances.

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What I Love About Being a Writer

25/9/2024

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One of the things I love most about being a writer is the sheer variety that each day brings. I’ve always known that I could never be someone who thrives on the monotony of a 9-5 job, clocking in and out and doing the same thing over and over again. The idea of doing that for the rest of my life? Honestly, it makes me shiver.

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Behind the Scenes of My Writing Routine: From Manuscript to Book Launch

16/9/2024

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​Every author has their unique writing process, and for me, it’s a mix of writing, social media, and preparation, all carefully balanced around the stage of my book’s development. Over the years, I’ve found a rhythm that works well, adapting my routine depending on whether I’m deep in the writing process or gearing up for a book release. Here’s a peek into my typical day and how things shift as publication gets closer.

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Essential Tools I Use for Writing: From Sprints to Organization

5/9/2024

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As a contemporary romance author, my writing process is all about balancing creativity and organization. Whether I’m deep in the world of my “Los Angeles Billionaires Series" or planning out the next steamy chapter in the “Roadies Series,” having the right tools is crucial to keep everything flowing smoothly. Here are two tools I can’t live without: my hourglass and Scrivener.

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How Leonardo DiCaprio Accidentally Made Me an Author

1/9/2024

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​Let me take you back to when I was 14 years old, dreaming of a future where I’d be sipping champagne on a yacht with Leonardo DiCaprio. Yes, I was convinced we were destined to be together. The only obstacle? Becoming a famous actress, of course! After all, how else was I going to meet Leo, charm him with my (nonexistent) acting skills, and waltz into a Hollywood romance?

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  • Home
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  • About Erika Vanzin
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    • The Road to You
    • Roadies series >
      • Backstage
      • Paparazzi
      • Faith
      • Showtime
      • Betrayal
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      • The Producer: Aaron
      • The Senator: Raphael
      • The Actor: Harrison
      • The Mogul: Leonard
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  • Free Download