“It flows away silently, deceitfully slowly, and masterfully quickly.” Time. Invisible but incredibly powerful. Unyielding to people’s demands but generous when treated with respect. If given a chance to teach others about the mysteries of time, what price would you be ready to pay? Several generations of the Donelli family enjoy the gift of knowing... Continue Reading →
New book! Pre-order for only 0.99!
Finally, the time has come to announce the release of my new book!Please meet Margo and join her on her journey as she navigates through the marriage, which has turned out to be not the way she imagined, as well as through the unfamiliar traditions of her new home on the beautiful Isle of Southbay... Continue Reading →
“Origins: The Legend of Ava” by Ivy Logan
I have read all books of the deeply imaginative Breach Chronicles by Ivy Logan – “Broken”, “Metamorphosis”, and “Redemption” – and when I realised that there is a prequel to the series I knew that I had to read it too. “Origins: The Legend of Ava” is a short read, packed with events that give... Continue Reading →
“Follow the Dragonfly” by Elena Carter
"Maybe the sheer beauty of life is in its fluidity, and once we accept it and embrace it, we can fully enjoy it." "Follow the Dragonfly”, the final instalment of the Dream Tamer Chronicles by Elena Carter, explores the ability of human beings to accept the fluidity of our existence and embrace it as a... Continue Reading →
“Destiny of the Wind Walkers” by Jupiter Rose
Akita’s main goal in life is to help others. She is always there for everyone and never complains about her own misfortunes, which could have turned someone else into a bitter and disillusioned individual. Akita’s parents left her, giving her to foster care. She was separated from her brother who was raised on the other... Continue Reading →
“The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck
My son came over to me when I was writing this review and, peering over my shoulder, asked: “2K words in a review? Really, Mom?” I replied that this book deserves it, for it is one of the greatest books I have ever read. Probably the greatest. “The Grapes of Wrath” by John Steinbeck, a... Continue Reading →
“Flowers in the Snow” by Danielle Stewart
“Flowers in the Snow” by Danielle Stewart is the first instalment of the five-book Edenville Series. It is a lovely read that I overall enjoyed. It turned out a lighter read than could be expected considering the heavy theme of racism and segregation in the American South back in the 60ies. I picked up this... Continue Reading →
“A Crack in Forever” by Barbara Avon
“Dedication, hard work, and commitment brought him to where he was today, and unlike his father, he planned to enjoy his life, and share in its pleasures with the woman he loved before the Grim Reaper could take it all away.” It’s just Mario hadn’t envisaged that not the Grim Reaper but the unexpected twists... Continue Reading →
Indie author’s challenges: Can you sell (lots of) books on social media?
The short answer is: no. The longer one is: it depends. January 2024 marks three years since I started my social media accounts as an author. I have 21K followers on Twitter and 2.4K followers on Instagram. I have author accounts on Facebook and also Linkedin, but I purely physically can’t be active there as... Continue Reading →
“The Awakening” by Kate Chopin
I don’t like writing reviews of the books that left me frustrated, and that’s why I haven’t written one for “The Awakening” by Kate Chopin, even though I finished reading it a while ago. Still, for the sake of objectivity, I’ve finally decided to share my thoughts about this novel. I don’t want to sound nasty, but... Continue Reading →