Literary journey of an office career escapee
“The Accidental Cop” is a Category Winner in the 2025 Independent Author Awards. It feels especially gratifying that my cross-genre crime noir novel, with the setting unknown to most readers, has finally found its niche, winning in the “Social / Political Change” category in the 2025 Independent Author Awards. “The Accidental Cop” already won several... Continue Reading →
I'm beyond excited that my new book "Broken Chances" has received a 5-star review from Readers' Favorite. "Broken Chances is a work of fiction in the romance, slice-of-life, and women’s fiction subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and contains some reference to emotional and physical abuse, but no graphic content.... Continue Reading →
Grateful for a 5-star review of "The Accidental Cop" from Readers' Favorite. "The Accidental Cop by Eve Koguce is criminal fiction at its best. Roberts Bergs is a cop in 1990s Latvia, struggling to make ends meet. He’s cold, tired, hungry, and just trying to survive each day. Despite his struggles, he has a dream... Continue Reading →
I am beyond excited to share the amazing news. "The Accidental Cop" has won a finalist award in the Pacific Book Awards 2023 contest in the Best Thriller category. I'll use this opportunity to remind you that the extended summer sale continues, and all my ebooks, including the award-winning "The Accidental Cop" are still available... Continue Reading →
Reviews are a balm for the author's heart. I'd like to share some of them with you. “a love letter to Latvia” “an utterly captivating read which I demolished in three sittings” “wonderful characters, and a sprinkling of magical realism” “both uplifting and heartwarming” “a summer of growing up, change, chance, and challenge” “written in... 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 →
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 →
I haven’t posted any updates on my books and my writing for a while. So, here are some news and figures. The Neglected Merge trilogy reached 76 rates/reviews on Amazon (book one – 63, book two – 8, book three – 5) and 118 rates/reviews on Goodreads (book one – 75, book two – 25,... Continue Reading →
It is the most special gift to receive a review from someone who has read the book you have written, rather than a book they expected to read. Review for "Neglected Merge", book one of the Neglected Merge trilogy. "Neglected Merge is a unique romantic fantasy that is beautifully written and a thoughtful exploration of... Continue Reading →
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 →
Eve's Book Diary 