Valeria Vescina
@valeriavescina
Author 'That Summer in Puglia' (2018). Creative-writing tutor, runs writing retreats in the Alps. Founder member & co-manager @WomenWritersNet. #HistFic novel inspired by true events in 16th-century Italy will be out in 2026. Women's history nerd.
A2 #WomenWritersNet People who’re not very familiar with Southern Italy often don’t realise just how diverse it is, both between and within regions. Puglia is particularly rich in culture, for historical reasons.
Looking forward to this conversation with @drhelenmtaylor.bsky.social later today on the @womenwritersnet.bsky.social channel! @breakthroughbook.bsky.social #puglia #italy #litfic
The second edition of "That Summer in Puglia" is out. Thank you, Dennis Shirley, for your beautiful comment! 🙏 @breakthroughbook.bsky.social #puglia #italy #litfic
A second edition of THAT SUMMER IN PUGLIA is out! Thank you, @breakthroughbook.bsky.social! I hope Tommaso's story will transport new readers to my native #Puglia and reveal its rich layers of culture and history. Available worldwide through all good bookshops. #booksky
Hugely looking forward to this, on Friday, 12 June at 7:30 pm in #Luzern. Literature and Philosophy lecturer Monica Tiffany and I shall be in conversation about my novel, That Summer in Puglia. Now moved to a larger venue, so spaces are available again! #Puglia #booksky #litfic #literaryfiction
One space left: my tutored #writingretreat in the Swiss Alps, 14–20 June. Time to write, think, focus & deepen your craft in inspiring surroundings. If you’ve been craving space for your writing, join us! valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writingcourse #writersretreats #writingholidays
Yearning for a #writingretreat to kickstart your #writing or to breathe new energy into a work in progress? Come and join me this June or in September! Here's a glimpse into my retreats: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop
Dreaming of a #writingretreat? I’m holding two in the Swiss Alps in 2026: 14-20 June (tutored) and 6-12 September (semi-tutored). To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writing #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop #holidays #writingcourse #writersretreat #writerslife
Only one space left on my tutored #writingretreat of 14-20 June in the Swiss Alps! If you’re yearning for space and time to write and to hone your #writing craft, here's an opportunity…! valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writingcourse #writersretreats #writingholidays
Yearning for space and time to write and to hone your #writing craft? Here's an opportunity: only one space left on my tutored #writingretreat of 14-20 June! valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writingcourse #writersretreats #writingholidays
Only one place left for my tutored #writingretreat in the Swiss Alps (14–20 June). A week to step away from noise, immerse yourself in writing & reconnect with your creative practice. ✍️ valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writingcourse #writersretreats #writingholidays
One space left: my tutored #writingretreat in the Swiss Alps, 14–20 June. Time to write, think, focus & deepen your craft in inspiring surroundings. If you’ve been craving space for your writing, join us! valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writingcourse #writersretreats #writingholidays
Only one space left on my tutored #writingretreat in the Swiss Alps (14–20 June)! A week of dedicated writing time, guidance, mountain air & creative focus. If you’ve been longing to make progress on your writing, this is your invitation. valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writersretreats
Granting ourselves the time to #write can be a challenge. ✍️ A #writingretreat is one way of giving ourselves permission 💪 to kickstart our project or breathe new energy into a WIP, while making new friends who’ll support us on our #writing journey. #BookSky valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri...
Yearning for space to create and shape your #writing project? ✍️ Whether you’re at the idea stage or revising a complete draft, join me for a six-day #writingretreat in the #Alps 🚠, and connect with like-minded #writers in a stimulating and supportive environment. valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri...
Our monthly @womenwritersnet.bsky.social #skychat is tomorrow at 6 pm. Join us for a useful and fun exchange of views and tips on the topic of #writingevents! #writingcommunity
I offer 3 types of #writingretreats in Switzerland’s spectacular Jungfrau Region to suit different writers and projects. You can choose between tutored, semi-tutored and untutored. To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #WritingCommunity #writingholiday #booksky #writingtips
Looking for a #writingretreat? I’m holding one in mid-June (tutored) and another in September (semi-tutored). To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writing #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop #holidays #writingcourse #writersretreat #writingadvice #writingtips #writerslife
This year I’m offering a * tutored * retreat from 14 to 20 June and a * semi-tutored * one from 6 to 12 September in the Swiss Alps. What makes them different? Find out here: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writingcourse #writersretreats #writingholidays
Save the date: next Thursday, 21 May, for our monthly @womenwritersnet.bsky.social #skychat. It’ll be a useful (and always fun, too) discussion! Come and get to know fellow #womenwriters!
Excited to hear @rozmorris.bsky.social speak about her latest book! Come and join our monthly @womenwritersnet.bsky.social #AuthorInterview on Thursday 28 May at 6 pm!
Only one space left on my tutored #writingretreat of 14-20 June in the Swiss Alps! If you’re yearning for space and time to write and to hone your #writing craft, don’t delay…! valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writingcourse #writersretreats #writingholidays
Save the date: Thursday 21 May for our next @womenwritersnet.bsky.social #skychat. We’ll be talking about literary events - festivals and readings. Helpful tips for writers, and a chance to build your supportive community of fellow writers! #writingcommunity #booksky #writingtips
Yearning for space and time to write - and to hone your #writing craft? There's only one space left on my tutored #writingretreat of 14-20 June. Click here for details: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writingcourse #writersretreats #writingholidays
Thrilled to celebrate the publication of That Summer in Puglia's second edition (@breakthroughbook.bsky.social) with this event at the Terranova bookshop, Lucerne, on 12 June! #literaryfiction #literatur in der #schweiz #puglia #italylit #zentralschweiz @pugliaguys.bsky.social
Looking for a #writingretreat? I’m offering two in the Alps in 2026: in June and September. To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writing #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop #holidays #writingcourse #writersretreat #writingadvice #writingtips #writerslife
Looking for a #writingretreat? I’m holding one in June and another in September. To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #writing #WritingCommunity #writingworkshop #holidays #writingcourse #writersretreat #writingadvice #writingtips #writerslife
I offer 3 types of #writingretreats in Switzerland’s spectacular Jungfrau Region to suit different writers and projects. You can choose between tutored, semi-tutored and untutored. To learn more and to book: valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri... #WritingCommunity #writing #books #booksky #writingtips
Looking for a #writingretreat? I’m holding one in June (14-20) and another in September (6-12). If holidays leave us with great memories, retreats do that AND enable leaps with our #writing projects ✍️, whether we’re multi-published or starting out. 💪 📚 #Booksky valeriavescina.com/teaching/wri...