“I believe creating links,
rooting people to place,
through words and work,
will bring us closer
to the core of humanity.”

stories of being found

Writer, teacher, speaker, author.

Annette Januzzi Wick is a writer and author of I’LL BE IN THE CAR and I’LL HAVE SOME OF YOURS, a Her work has appeared in Writer’s Digest, Creative Nonfiction, Edible Ohio Valley, Belt Publishing, Italian Americana, Soapbox Cincinnati, Cincinnati Magazine, Ovunque Siamo, Italian American, La Gazzetta, NIAF Ambassador, and La Piccioletta Barca. Her writings have also been anthologized in Poetry for the Dementia Journey, Grief Becomes You, and Before the Diagnosis. Read more: annettejwick.substack.com.

She lives in an 1875 Italianate-style home in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine, where the original owners’ ghosts occasionally haunt her and her ancestors continue to whisper in her ear. When she’s not writing in Ohio, Annette can be found eating Dungeness crab in Oregon or moping around the house, eating celli, saying, Mi manca l’italia.

 Visit the Books page to learn more or the News & Events page for upcoming appearances, classes, and publications.

Coming Winter, 2025.

what readers are saying:

“In your recent post, The Expectation of Loss, you wrote, I’d want to be alone. I know who I am alone, in reference to your last day. If we were sitting in a room together, I would say, “Tell me more.” I would also tell you that your words, I know who I am alone, describe me perfectly, however, I never would have found those exact words and put them together. Based on your words, I did some reflective journaling this morning and for the first time, was able to write….I am most myself when I am alone. I could write more, but mostly wanted to thank you for allowing me to experience new things, and to see you through your written words.” – Substack reader.

“The most moving aspect of this book, for me, was witnessing the caregiver’s growth towards acceptance of her mother as a “different” person than the one she remembered: “My mother was becoming closer to the perfect state of being.” – Amazon review.

“Your words are always so thought provoking and comforting, most of all, I cherish taking the time to myself to sit and read them with my cup of coffee. Just spending time with me and your words! Love it!”
–Morning Finds reader on Substack
https://annettejwick.substack.com/

“Simply stunning, Annette. Grazie mille for sharing and baring it all…brava cara!”
— Instagram follower on Italy Segreta

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