“Storey’s richly imagined tale of Leonardo and Michelangelo and their rivalry, as they conceive the Mona Lisa and the David in Florence at the turn of the 16th century, casts Vasari’s not-of-this-world paragons as men, and starkly different ones at that, as the title’s play on oil and water suggests…”

“Tremendously entertaining and ‘unapologetic’ in its artistic license, Oil and Marble will remind an older generation of the pleasures of Irving Stone’s art historical fiction… Storey’s affection for the period is clear. Her narrative instincts are strong and her dialogue sharp; throughout, her exposition is adroit and informative.”

“Historical fiction at its best, this novel lays out the rivalry between the two great artists and brings them to life in Florence in the 16th century.”

“While the story is fiction, Storey’s depiction of a middle-aged Leonardo is plausible, and in line with the surviving accounts of the man left behind by contemporaries.”

“Oil and Marble is a magnificent story brimming with an all-star cast of world famous artists conducted by the talent of author Stephanie Storey…Stephanie Storey has succeeded at weaving these two legends together as well as creating an intriguing unforgettable classic piece of historical fiction.”

“Before I got to the bottom of the first page, I was completely engrossed in Oil and Marble. I especially liked the way Ms. Storey involved all the great names of the early 16th century in the art of politics and the politics of art. This is an eminently readable tale, with the two giants of art giving the story its heart and soul. A fabulous and fun read. Recommended.”

Longing for Italy, La Bella Paese: A Conversation Between Authors Crystal King and Stephanie Storey 02/18/2019

Crystal King and Stephanie Storey both write historical fiction set in Italy. Crystal’s books focus on the food, while Stephanie’s stories focus on the art. Here, Storey and King corresponded about the art and food of the Renaissance, Rome and Florence, luxury and excess, rich patrons and poor artists.

A conversation with author Stephanie Storey about how she found success with a daring risk-it-all game plan.

Popular independent bookstore in Little Rock, Arkansas, recommends Oil and Marble on their segment on the local ABC affiliate.

What does it mean to be a "Renaissance Man" today? Hint: it's more than being an expert multi-tasker. Panel discussion guests include Stephanie Storey, author of Oil and Marble.

Host Ken Jones talks with Stephanie Storey, author of the new book Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo. Tune in to find out how Stephanie brought Leonardo and Michelangelo to life on the page, striking that delicate balance between history and fiction.

“You may have heard their names — but you’ve never heard their stories told like this. Famous voices from the past to voices cut silent too soon, here are other ways of perceiving familiar lives… In an author’s note, Storey says she spent 20 years researching her subject, though the book is “unapologetically” a work of fiction.”

“Stephanie Storey’s Oil and Marble, which was released this spring, is not only a page-turner but an eye-opener… Or as Storey writes from the perspective of her two main characters in a would-be final exchange, deftly putting masterly touches on her own masterpiece: “Emotion without intellect is chaos,” Leonardo sneered. Staring into Leonardo’s golden-colored eyes, Michelangelo countered, “Chaos erupting into beauty. That’s art.”

A conversation with the exciting young novelist, Stephanie Storey, is in Oxford this week promoting her already blockbuster new book Oil and Marble.

Years in the hectic TV trenches taught this best-selling author how to focus and thrive under pressure.

Historical Novelist Alyssa Palombo interviewed Stephanie for her “Author & Inspirations” series