Literary journey of an office career escapee
“Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” - Edna Ferber Even if you don't celebrate, I hope you can feel these incredibly inspiring and heart-warming vibes that fill the air during the festive season. It isn't about an untainted joy or unmarred faith in the good always conquering the bad. This beautiful time is about... Continue Reading →
"Writing is not only the dream that I’ve had since I was thirteen. Throughout the years, I have been finding proof – again and again – that this is the only thing that ignites true passion in my heart. In the last three years, ever since I published my first book, I’ve been working more... Continue Reading →
Sometimes – or often – the stories that could have happened in real life are the ones that make the most profound impact on us. Realistic fiction, both contemporary and historical, has always been my favourite genre. As a teenager, I’d consumed every tragic, heart-wrenching, deeply emotional – yes, I read mainly the classics –... Continue Reading →
If you, despite the season of Hallmark-style festivities being in full swing, still prefer a bit – or more! – of an edge in your reads, check out these books. These stories will make you shed a tear – or more! – but not because that “scene with a cute puppy” is so delightful. “Tears... Continue Reading →
Only to your reading experience, of course! I am not a real fan of crime fiction. I don't know why, but I have never felt compelled enough to read endless stories about solving murders. I agree, there are many charming and quirky detectives both in literature and on screen, but, alas, I have stayed immune... Continue Reading →
“Josef The Writer’s Cat” by Ellen Khodakivska If you have a cat, this story will fill your heart with warmth. But if you don’t, you’ll immediately want to change it.“Josef The Writer’s Cat” is a book that any cat would dream to have written. The story is told from the perspective of Josef, the cat... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, life is more intricate than any fantasy plot. If you enjoy reading a heartfelt story that could have happened in reality with someone you know, definitely check out these books by the talented authors. “The Ice Widow” by Anne M. Smith-Nochasak “Humans are the ones who construct love with walls around it” “The Ice... Continue Reading →
"Why couldn’t we be like the stringAnd the kiteRoaming around carefree?" Reading "Bereft: A Story about Love, Loss, and Family" by M. A. Quigley, this question echoed in my heart and didn’t let go. Why do people keep pushing themselves inside a box? Aren’t we already like a kite on the string, inevitably tethered to... Continue Reading →
I'd like to thank David McIlroy for the opportunity to talk about my writing and my books on his blog. It is always a true pleasure to discuss all things bookish. Especially, since every time, it gives food for thought and you come up with a revelation or two. Here are a few questions from... Continue Reading →
“Dreams shattered by just being in the wrong place at the wrong time." That’s what happened with Jonathan at the vulnerable age of thirteen. In one moment, his perfect life crumbles and turns into a nightmare. After his mother gets killed in a car accident, he finds himself thrown out of the warm cocoon of... Continue Reading →
Eve's Book Diary 