Literary journey of an office career escapee
February has started with snow and a marvellous review of “Neglected Merge” published on Before We Go Blog. Is happiness a universal concept? People, who had survived the near-apocalyptic experience – the Merge – seem to believe that it is. What if life after a disastrous event that almost shattered the world into pieces would... Continue Reading →
“The Copper Beech” is the ninth Maeve Binchy book I’ve read so far. And now it shares the number one place with “The Glass Lake” on the list of my favourites. Maeve Binchy writes about life in a way that makes you believe in miracles again. Not in the once-in-a-lifetime kind of miracles that happen... Continue Reading →
The sweetest word for a writer – “the end”. I typed it today, and, honestly, the emotions that filled me were incredible. I felt joy, energy, and drive. I felt that if I could do that – write a book – I am capable of doing absolutely anything. And that wasn’t the first book I’ve... Continue Reading →
Indie authors are tough. Indie authors have grown a natural armour. Indie authors are immune to criticism attacks – those at least who have stepped over the shock of publishing the first book and went on publishing more. Indie authors are used to many things that are hurtful, disappointing, and generally soul-destroying. There is one... Continue Reading →
Few things can make an indie author happier than a glowing review. I am not saying that famous and bestselling writers don’t care when they receive praise for their books, but still, I’ll allow myself the boldness to assume that there is a certain difference. Moreover, when the review comes from someone you admire, the... Continue Reading →
“Only Sometimes” by Felicia Blaedel is an incredibly warm and intense story of two people in search of equilibrium among the turbulent sea of life. While it has all the elements of a true love story that will please romance readers, it also offers a deep insight into its characters’ personalities. I liked Niko so... Continue Reading →
“What greater gift than the love of a cat.” Don’t blame me, Charles Dickens said that. But I wholeheartedly agree with the great writer. I only smile when people say that cats are a modern social media sensation. Cats had won their place among people – or should I say, their throne – long before... Continue Reading →
I hope you don’t mind that today I take a break from time-travelling and tell you about something that happened recently and not decades ago. My life now mainly revolves around writing and self-publishing. Thanks to my husband I joined Twitter a year ago. How he convinced me that it was a good idea, is... Continue Reading →
Well, after a considerable stretch of time during which I thoroughly enjoyed every book I read, here comes the one that left me with mixed feelings. First of all, I haven’t read “Eat, Pray, Love” by the author, and I haven’t done it mainly because, to be honest, I couldn’t get through the movie. The... Continue Reading →
I was blessed with the happiest of childhoods. My parents loved me and spent time with me. My aunt – my guardian angel – took care of my every need. My two other aunts pampered me whenever I came to stay with them. The phrase “let’s go to the beach” was a synonym to “let’s... Continue Reading →
Eve's Book Diary 