This entry reads like a novel from the travel literature section, except that it's better because I know the author.

And funny you should mention Philippa Gregory, someone just asked me to send them a list of her novels for purchase today. I laughed out extremely loud when I saw you mentioning this author's name.

And yes, please do write airport novels. I'll buy one to help your cause.

*is not touching the issue about Italian government because I'm exhausted right now but I know exactly how you feel*