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Maria Savva

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born
March 19, 1970

gender
female

place of birth
London, The United Kingdom

website

genre
Literature & Fiction, Short Stories

influences
Paulo Coelho, Maeve Binchy, Gabriel Garcia Marquez

member since
June 2008


about this author

Maria has published two novels and has just finished writing a third entitled 'Second Chances', and a collection of new short stories. The short story collection, entitled 'Pieces of a Rainbow' is in the final editing stages and will be published in July 2009. Maria is also working on a second collection of short stories (working title: Love and Loyalty (and other tales)). This will be published later in the year.




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New Writing

I just wanted to update everyone on my progress with my new writing.

My short story collection 'Pieces of a Rainbow' is due to be published shortly. There have been a few delays because I keep re-editing the stories every time I read them! If you are a writer you will understand this problem we have :)

I will be checking the final version in a couple of weeks and then will announce a release d...more
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avg rating: 4.57 | 21 ratings | 10 reviews | 2 distinct works | 12 fans
A Time To Tell A Time To Tell
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avg rating 4.56 — 16 ratings — published 2008
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June 25
GIVE-AWAY - Kersten Campbell's new book, "Confessions of a Completely  (In)Sane Mother."
Maria said "yes" to attending the event: GIVE-AWAY - Kersten Campbell's new book, "Confessions of a Completely (In)Sane Mother.".
date: June 29, 2009 12:00AM
location: Not Entirely British, The United States
description: Giving away:Signed copy of Kersten Campbell's new book, "Confessions of a Completely
(In)Sane Mother."

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A Time To Tell (Paperback) by Maria Savva Coincidences (Hardcover) by Maria Savva The Alchemist (Paperback) by Paulo Coelho On the Holloway Road (Paperback) by Andrew Blackman Cry for the Moon (Kindle Edition) by William Woodall
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1218394 Maria wrote: "Hi Jcasa, welcome to Goodreads and thanks for the friend request!

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Paulo Coelho
"What you still need to know is this: before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream. That’s the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one "dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon."
Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist - Gift Edition)


Truman Capote
"Never love a wild thing... you can't give your heart to a wild thing: the more you do, the stronger they get. Until they're strong enough to run into the woods. Or fly into a tree. Then a taller tree. Then the sky. That's how you'll end up... If you let yourself love a wild thing. You'll end up looking at the sky."
Truman Capote (Breakfast at Tiffany's: A Short Novel and Three Stories)


Andrew Blackman
"So really there's almost no point in planning anything out at all, because life is so infinitely complex that you can almost never just take a straight road from A to B without going via the whole rest of the alphabet first, and all because a butterfly happened to flap its wings in Thailand'

Neil Blake
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Andrew Blackman (On the Holloway Road)


"You can never have the same thing twice, and it’s hopeless to try. It never works like that, and all you end up doing is breaking your heart against a solid rock. That’s why when you lose things you have to let them go instead of trying to get them back again. You can’t do it, and you only hurt yourself worse if you try. Never cry for the moon. "
William Woodall (Cry for the Moon)


"Love never comes when you're ready for it... As soon as you're ready for it, it's too late, and it's gone.

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Katherine Marple (Wretched:)


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message 62: by Quentin
06/18/2009 07:34PM

1679958 Hi Maria -- Just stopped by to see what you've been up to. Let me know when your new collection of short stories will be available. Best -- Quinn


message 61: by Derek
05/23/2009 11:12PM

1494095 My new book, The 9 Ghosts of Samen's Bane
is available now.

The 9 Ghosts of Samen's Bane Have a great weekend!


message 60: by Jennifer
04/16/2009 08:33PM

2160331 Thanks for the add! Just wanted to stop by and say hello. Hope you have a wonderful night.


message 59: by Lisette
04/16/2009 07:34PM

1879031 Hi Maria:

Just passing "through town" and wanted to say hello to you! Hope everything is going great!

TTYS,
Lisette


message 58: by Cinda
03/20/2009 06:53PM

1258344 Maria, thanks for the friendship, make good use of your "in-between" time. Best, cinda williams chima
www.cindachima.com


message 57: by Quentin
03/18/2009 02:04AM

1679958 Happy St. Paddy's to you Maria . . . Love your leprecauhns!! (let's keep 'em guessing about that one!) -- Quinn


message 56: by Quentin
03/16/2009 12:18AM

1679958 Hi Maria --

Thanks for your recent comment regarding 'Horse Latitudes' in the Amazon UK fiction forum "Why hasn't somebody made the movie??"

Unless the book in question is plot-driven, genre fiction (ala Tom Clancy), gotta stand by the old adage "Great books make bad movies." Great books are the product of great writing. It's all about words. Films are a visual medium. One doesn't readily translate into the other (or with the same effect). I've always felt novelists are closer to musicians or composers than screen writers. Tho I wouldn't mind some Hollywood producer writing me a fat check for the movie rights.

By the way, hope you have a very happy birthday!

Quinn


message 55: by Ilyn
03/14/2009 12:19AM

1321941 Hi Maria. Thank you for the good wishes. May you have everything good. Best regards.


message 54: by Ilyn (last edited 03/12/2009 05:31PM)
03/12/2009 05:30PM

1321941 Hello Maria,

How are you? Thank you for being my friend. Good fortune on your books. I wish you all the best for 2009 and always.

Please visit these groups when you have a chance: Happy & Brainy Group, To the Glory of Man, Reason Reigns, and Goodreads Tea Party. Have a marvelous week. Warmest regards.


message 53: by Christine
03/08/2009 10:18PM

1248184 Hi Maria, stopped by to see what's new with you. Have a great week.
Blessings CJ
Signature for Sunshine


message 52: by Ida
03/05/2009 03:06PM

1942318 Hi Maria!
Thank you for acknowledging one of my books that I recommended, and added to your list of, to read books. I thank you very much!
Just in case I didn't...May I recommed both my books.
"Love of a Lifetime& Abandoned Love"


message 51: by Julie
02/18/2009 11:36AM

1054964 Love your website...good, clear, giving all the information needed. I tend to ramble - you'll have to give me some pointers!


message 50: by Sanaz
02/05/2009 05:54AM

426943 Hi Maria,

Thanks for the friend's request.

GoodLuck
Sanaz


message 49: by Rosemary
02/03/2009 10:58AM

358359 Maria, thank you so much for the glowing Amazon review you gave What Remains. You certainly boosted sales.

I've just received my copy of A Time to Tell and look forward to it--though my mother will probably read it first. She is staying with me to recover from hip surgery and is enjoying my home library.

Again, many thanks!


message 48: by Roger
02/03/2009 12:42AM

Nophoto-m-25x33 Hi Maria,
Thanks for the friendship on Goodreads. As a writer myself, I am looking forward to reading your books


message 47: by Jessie
01/30/2009 11:22AM

1300626 Happy Friday to you Maria!


message 46: by Lisette
01/26/2009 02:26PM

1879031 Hi Maria:

It's such a pleasure to meet you! I visited your website. I love the way you've done it! Great WINDOW into your world.

Best wishes,
Lisette


message 45: by Christine
01/25/2009 01:52PM

1248184 Hi from down under Maria. Stopped by to see what’s new with you.
Please take a look at SFA.
http://www.shadowforestauthors.com

Blessings CJ


message 44: by Thinker
01/21/2009 11:14AM

624463 Hi Maria
Thanks for the friendship!!


message 43: by A.F.
01/19/2009 07:14AM

1169150 Thanks for befriending, Maria! I hope your latest book is doing well.


message 42: by Andrea
01/14/2009 04:53AM

1161970 Hi Maria. I thought I would drop in to see how you are. I hope 2009 is treating you GREAT!


message 41: by Saleh
12/30/2008 09:03AM

362086 Thanks For The Answer.


message 40: by Saleh
12/24/2008 02:40PM

362086 Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Question In My Profile.



message 39: by Beth
12/03/2008 10:37AM

584609 Hi Maria,
Thanks for befriending this US mystery author!


message 38: by Chase
11/13/2008 05:50PM

1627505 Hi Maria and I just wanted to thank you for the connect here:)

I do hope this message finds you well

Sincerely,

Chase Von:)


message 37: by Ali
11/04/2008 06:42AM

736805 Hi, Maria. Thanks so much for including me among your friends.

ali


message 36: by Letitia
11/01/2008 03:13PM

86892 Thanks for the good wishes, Maria. Always happy to find a fellow author.


message 35: by Wendy
10/30/2008 04:29PM

793838 Hello Maria,
I entered the contest on Cindy Bauer's site. She wrote a lovely review of your novel, A Time To Tell. Congratulations.


message 34: by Stacy-Deanne
10/29/2008 05:23PM

1432897 Hello, sending warmth and love your way!


message 33: by Liz
09/29/2008 01:02PM

403257 Hey Maria,
Thanx for the book recomendation,
I'll have to check it out,
Smiles,
Liz


message 32: by Dana
09/29/2008 12:32PM

659141 Thanks for the book recommendation, Maria. I'll check it out. Oh, and if you enjoy comedic fantasy, I recommend The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. A real treat.


message 31: by Jeannie
09/29/2008 12:00PM

1335032 Thanks Maria for the recommendation!I'll have to check it out.
Jeannie


message 30: by Foca
09/04/2008 02:50PM

1162435

















message 29: by Liz
09/02/2008 10:47AM

403257 Hey Maria, your welcome. Thank you for being my friend on Goodread's.

Have a blessed day,
Liz


message 28: by Dana
09/02/2008 08:28AM

659141 Thanks for the friendship!


message 27: by Liz
08/30/2008 07:38PM

403257 Hey Maria,
Thanx for adding me,
Smiles,
Liz


message 26: by Stacy-Deanne
08/27/2008 09:36PM

1432897 Hello, I posted a sample of Melody on my page. Check it out and vote if you want to! Best Wishes!


message 25: by Daysha
08/27/2008 12:46PM

1455322 Thanks!!!!


message 24: by Stacy-Deanne
08/27/2008 12:36AM

1432897 Hello, just passing through to say hello! Look forward to being your friend here! Best Wishes!


message 23: by Andrea
08/23/2008 07:03AM

1161970 Hi there. I hope all is well with you...


message 22: by Andrea
08/14/2008 05:51AM

1161970 Hi Maria. I saw that you were online at the same time. I hope you are having a very blessed day. Andrea M. Kulman, Author of The Drama Unfolds.


message 21: by ♥ Brigid ♥
08/03/2008 02:52PM

886144 hi! thanks for the add! :D


message 20: by Lee
08/03/2008 05:23AM

1181125 Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Maria!

My new romantic suspense, The Twist is a Bookstrand #1 Bestseller! A story of mind-bending control and unnerving metamorphosis, The Twist unravels the tale of a hotshot consultant as he struggles to foil a plot to steal $12 million and to rescue the feisty, female scientist who has stolen his heart.

READ AN EXCERPT FROM THE TWIST


Lee

Lee Silver
"Romance With a Twist"
THE TWIST, BookStrand #1 Bestseller
www.LeeSilver.org






message 19: by Shawnette
08/02/2008 05:51PM

202978 Hi, Maria...nice to meet you and WELCOME to goodreads...Congrats on your books...and best of luck in the future...looking forward to chats, reviews and any/all recommendations...have a blessed weekend...and Happy Reading & Writing :-)


message 18: by Janie
08/02/2008 02:34PM

1166959 Thank you for the invite! Looking forward to reading your reviews and work!

Janie Pendleton, Novelist


message 17: by Bradley
07/30/2008 02:30AM

45027 Greetings and salutations, I hope you are having a good day. =)


message 16: by Barbara
07/29/2008 07:07PM

237107 Thanks for understanding! Really appreciate it! And I hope you as well have a great day!;)


message 15: by Dee Dee M
07/29/2008 12:24PM

1303783 Hi Maria!Thanks for the add!
Keep in touch!
Have a good one!


message 14: by Barbara
07/28/2008 05:26PM

237107 Sorry about that! I was raised with the mentality that I shouldn't stereotype anyone... I never thought it would apply to names, too! hee hee :) Umm... you do look a little hispanic and Maria is a common hispanic name, so.... I jumped to conclusions. Once again, my sincerest apologies! :) So, have any plans for the week/ weekend? Well, hope all is well and have a great day! ;)


message 13: by Barbara
07/28/2008 12:44PM

237107 Hi Maria!
Thanks for the friend request! Hey, silly question! Do you speak spanish? If so, that's really cool because so do I!:) Well, take care and have a great day!


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