Welcome to another interview in the Ampersand series: interviews with writers from all over the world who have a connection to Tuscany.

This time we caught up with poet Kevin McFadden, winner of the 2009 George Garret Prize for poetry, who is always in search of a contemplative day, ‘the elusive luxury between a pair of tooth brushings.’

If you’d like to read previous issues, please go to the Ampersand page.