Author: Lila Sharma

Lila Sharma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Naples Noteworthy, which was first established in 2014. She studied Philosophy and English at the University of Evansville, Cognitive Science at Wellesley College, and Creative Writing at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where she received her BA. She went on to study Social Work at the University of Southern Indiana graduate school, ending up back in Bloomington at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs where she finished three years of graduate work toward her MPA. She has over twenty novels published under a nom de plume.
Kathleen Kinkopf
Posted in Art Features Naples Noteworthy

Kathleen Kinkopf – A Rising Star in Magical Realism

A woman whose silhouette harbors a moon-kissed desert landscape, out of whose mouth are birthed all manner of flowers, herbs,… read more Kathleen Kinkopf – A Rising Star in Magical Realism

2025 Spring/Summer Lineup

Mally Khorasantchi
Posted in Art Features

Mally Khorasantchi – March

Step into the mesmerizing world of German-born, renowned artist Mally Khorasantchi this March at Naples Noteworthy. Be sure not to… read more Mally Khorasantchi – March

Kat Epple
Posted in Features Music

Kat Epple – April

In April, Naples Noteworthy will feature Emmy and Peabody Award-winning composer, synthesist and flutist Kat Epple. Epple has released 35 music… read more Kat Epple – April

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Posted in Features Filmmaking Naples Noteworthy

John Biffar – May

Naples Noteworthy will feature 9-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and CEO of Dreamtime Entertainment Digital, John Biffar, the first of our… read more John Biffar – May

Lisa Medanic
Posted in Books Features Naples Noteworthy

Lisa Medanic – May

Lisa Medanic is Naples Noteworthy’s second May feature, the author of Through the Eyes of Oka: Determination and Courage in… read more Lisa Medanic – May

Kristin Herzog
Posted in Art Features Naples Noteworthy

Kristin Herzog – June

Kristin Herzog is the first of our two June features, a vibrant artist from the Naples area whose art ranges… read more Kristin Herzog – June

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Posted in Conservation Features Naples Noteworthy Philanthropy

Donovan Smith – June

Our second June feature is conservationist and humanitarian Donovan Smith who has always had a love and appreciation for the… read more Donovan Smith – June

Mariapia Malerba
Posted in Art Beauty/Fashion Features Naples Noteworthy

Mariapia Malerba – July

Italian-American visual artist and fashion designer Mariapia Malerba is our Naples Noteworthy feature for July. Mariapia was born in Puglia,… read more Mariapia Malerba – July

Rinny900
Posted in Features Naples Noteworthy Pottery

Rinny Ryan – August

Rinny Ryan is our Naples Noteworthy feature for August. Rinny first touched clay in college in 1962. She received her… read more Rinny Ryan – August