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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A Time To Tell by Maria Savva (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.56 — 16 ratings — published 2008 |
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Coincidences by Maria Savva (Goodreads author) avg rating 4.60 — 5 ratings — published 2001 |
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The Safety Factor Book III (Beyond Perfection) by Jerry Travis and Josephine Mayes, Sheila Pfeiffer bookshelves: currently-reading |
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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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"Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood." — Ralph Waldo Emerson | |||
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Existing the Moments (Paperback) by Taylor DiVico (Goodreads author) |
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"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)
— Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist - Gift Edition)
"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)
— Truman Capote (Breakfast at Tiffany's: A Short Novel and Three Stories)
"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)
Neil Blake
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— Andrew Blackman (On the Holloway Road)
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"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)
— 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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— Katherine Marple (Wretched:)
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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
Hi Maria:Just passing "through town" and wanted to say hello to you! Hope everything is going great!
TTYS,
Lisette
Maria, thanks for the friendship, make good use of your "in-between" time. Best, cinda williams chimawww.cindachima.com
Happy St. Paddy's to you Maria . . . Love your leprecauhns!! (let's keep 'em guessing about that one!) -- Quinn
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
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.
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"
Love your website...good, clear, giving all the information needed. I tend to ramble - you'll have to give me some pointers!
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!
Hi Maria,
Thanks for the friendship on Goodreads. As a writer myself, I am looking forward to reading your books
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
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
Hi Maria and I just wanted to thank you for the connect here:)
I do hope this message finds you well
Sincerely,
Chase Von:)
Hello Maria,
I entered the contest on Cindy Bauer's site. She wrote a lovely review of your novel, A Time To Tell. Congratulations.
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.
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.
Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Maria!
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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 :-)
Thank you for the invite! Looking forward to reading your reviews and work!
Janie Pendleton, Novelist
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! ;)
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