Literary journey of an office career escapee
Do you like witchy stories? I will tell you a few. Besides, they are not simply stories. They were inspired by the place with the mysterious name. We drive past that place regularly, and its name never failed to ignite my interest. It is not a common name for a locality in Latvia. So, it’s... Continue Reading →
Celebrating the release of “Finding Your Way”, for a limited time only, the Neglected Merge Trilogy – on sale on Amazon! Multi-award-winning book one “Neglected Merge” – FREE worldwide Books two and three – 0.99c / 0.99p (US and UK) All my books, including the new release “Finding Your Way”, are always free for Kindle Unlimited subscribers. You can... Continue Reading →
I am beyond excited to announce that “Finding Your Way” is released today. It is a unique experience for me to be sharing the story set in my homeland Latvia. I guess some of our traditions may seem strange to readers who aren’t used to them. For example, there is a holiday bigger than Christmas... Continue Reading →
Opportunities to independently publish your books are the greatest advantage writers have been given in the last decade. Still, there are moments when you want to quit. You’ve written a book. Completing the first book is often a thorny path. You don’t simply sit down and type away on your computer until your first masterpiece... Continue Reading →
Rundāle Palace is a magnificent baroque palace, originally the residence of the Dukes of Courland. Its name comes from the German Ruhenthal, which translates as Valley of Peace. Alas, the beautiful edifice’s history was anything but peaceful. It started with a manor that had stood where Rundāle Palace now stands. The mention of that manor... Continue Reading →
After Latvia became a member of the European Union, people started leaving the country. In 2008, it seemed that in each family there was someone who left chasing a big money dream. Zanda, the main character of “Finding Your Way”, doesn’t share the general excitement about living abroad. Although she isn’t fond of arguing, she... Continue Reading →
“No one writes like Eve Koguce that I have ever read. Part lyrical, part philosophical, with a real appreciation for rich storytelling, reminiscent of a more classical style of writing, I have truly enjoyed Koguce’s lovely prose. This has been one of my favourite aspects of this incredible series.” I won’t lie. I shed a... Continue Reading →
Have you seen many places where three castles stand at a cannon-shooting distance from each other? Welcome to Sigulda area! Built in different centuries, by different rulers, three magnificent edifices, solemn witnesses of the times long gone, still stand on the banks of the Gauja River. · Castle of Livonian order or Sigulda Medieval Castle... Continue Reading →
An indie author’s life isn’t easy. In some aspects, it is extremely liberating and inspiring. While in others – well, it often feels like a struggle. A never-ending struggle for reviews, readers, more exposure for your books. And in the middle of this Sisyphean task, you stop and ask yourself: “Why am I putting myself... Continue Reading →
Nowadays, if you don’t leap into every “opportunity” with over-the-top enthusiasm, you are accused of having defeatist behaviour. Common sense, logic, deduction – all of these things get discarded and labelled “old-fashioned”. “Take chances”, “believe the impossible”, “what if” are new slogans you have to chant if you want to be seen as progressive and... Continue Reading →
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