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From the heart...

Non-Fiction has been a useful tool for those of us which have a story that just needed telling, whether for cathartic reasons or 'getting it out there' or both or...

Whatever the reason, I believe most of these stories come from the heart...those written by the very people at its maelstrom.

I wrote Slings & Arrows because of what happened to my daughter, Samantha, who was born with transposition of the main arteries to her heart (crossed the wrong way), a blocked valve and two holes. When she was 8 months old, she underwent corrective surgery and all seemed well...

However, when she was two and a half years old, her heart stopped and doctors were unable to get it started in time - she was severely brain damaged and survived for a further 17 years until she died a second and final time.

Slings & Arrows is an account of that waiting time.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

Slings & Arrows: viewBook.at/B005MAWNFI

I did write a fantasy to answer the question: Where had my daughter gone? during that waiting time. Because I wondered that if she was no longer 'here', her essence wiped clean, then where was she? Her body was a withering shell, not knowing me or anything surrounding her, so where was 'she'?

Gone is the answer to that question.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Gone: viewBook.at/B005MAAE0Y

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Over the years, I've read other non-fictional accounts and below are some that I think you may like to read:

Captive by Samantha Jacobey

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

My review:

I was sent this book for review.

This story is about a young woman, one fighting for survival amongst the most evil of beings - humans.

I was drawn in at once by the flow and style of the writing and although I don't like explicit sex scenes, I think this story warranted it as it was a big part of Tori's terrible ordeal.

A strong protagonist, one that could have been broken but had chosen to live.

I don't give spoilers but will say that this book is not for the faint of heart, in that it delivers the horrors of Tori's life with a huge, no holds barred, punch; one that will leave you gasping and wonder how some people can be so cruel and inexplicably wicked.

A compelling read.

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Adventures of Mother-Sitting by Doreen Cox

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9...

My review:

These situations where we must watch the suffering of a loved one with an aching heart and a sense of hopelessness - thank goodness for humour and a deep abiding love that seemed to shine within this account.

I can only admire anyone who survives such torment and keep their spirit strong.

An honest account that others should read, if only to count the good things and treasure them.

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Where Fault Lies by Carrie May Lucas

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

My review:

This is a well written account of a horrifying experience, which is bravely honest, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the protagonist.

Although I am not fond of explicit sex scenes, I can see it is validated due to the nature of the account. However, it is a no-holds-barred 'story' of good versus evil in a very real way - this is no fantasy yet in parts you will wonder how someone can be such a calculating villain in the 'real world'.

I don't know the law per se, but the account appears accurate and well researched, where facts are important in non-fiction, although is does read as fiction, it is obviously a personal, heartbreaking story.

Women from any country will relate to the thoughts and feelings involved, and how easily rape could happen to anyone - and how the stigma and blame sticks to the victim, sometimes more than the perpetrator. I can only admire the strength it took in the writing and that she never more thinks herself a victim, only moves forward so that the predator never wins.

It is psychologically sound and urge I others to read this moving story, which I feel will help those who may have suffered similarly.

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Amelia's Story by D. G. Torrens

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My review:

This was a heartbreaking yet inspiring story. The writing was deeply personal and flowed with an honesty that was breathtaking. Apart from the odd lapse into American spelling, I thought it was extremely well-written and suited the poignant tale of what can happen when children are put into the hands of despicable people.

And despicable they were.

I'm not sure if children in 'care' are still treated as badly - no voice, split from siblings, abused, stripped of anything that gives them identity and treated as criminals. Where in actuality, it is the parents, social workers and those that own and staff the homes who are indeed immoral, scandalous and surely, breaking the law; truly monsters masquerading as human. It is those who should be incarcerated, not the children. And yet, I have read about the invisibility and unimportance of those unfortunate enough to the lumbered with disgusting 'humans', although I can only hope things have improved. It makes me ashamed to be English, knowing that we allow such things to happen.

It is difficult to believe, and yet we cannot be surprised, that such cruelty exists within the human condition...although, I suppose, we must accept it as true - and my heart aches in response to such terrorism.

Amelia's Story is beautifully told, and is a compelling read. I can only hope that Amelia continues to fight against such awfulness and yes, takes her destiny into her own hands enough to defeat the monsters and live the life she deserves.

Highly recommended.

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I would recommend all these books, if only to give pause to the life that surrounds us - and hope.

I'm back...

...up to a point.

Yes, I feel much better and doing stuff again...gee, the garden has been neglected but it's growing more than weeds now.

I'm reading a lot, as usual, but somehow cannot get down to writing at the moment. Yes, I have loads of ideas but sitting in front to the PC for too long has been difficult.

So, I'm enjoying reading, gardening and life in general, and writing will happen sooner or later as the new characters are pushing...

I've also cut back on the hours and hours I'd spend on the PC trying to market my books...nothing really worked and it was extremely disheartening with such little reward. Now, I'll tweet for others and sometimes for me, maybe join special offers and such and see what happens.

Thank you to all for the support and maybe my books will see the light of day for many in the future, but my head won't take the stress of it all...this being one of the reasons for my illness and operation. Stress is a killer, so I'm trying the philosophical approach - dreams will happen or not, worrying and working too much will only spoil what you have.


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Some great recent reads...

The Corporeal Pull by Sara B. Gauldin

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

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The Wrath of Siren by Kurt Chambers

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

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The Mother Earth series by Alan Tucker

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

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Fractured Persona by Harry James Krebs

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

All fabulous reads, highly recommended.

Talk again...whenever :)

My Writing Process - Blog Tour

I'm sorry, but due to illness I am unable to take part in this blog tour properly...firstly, I am late posting and secondly, I could only find one other participant rather than three.

However, I've been able to pop onto the PC for a limited time to post something I put together some time ago...

My Writing Process – Blog Tour
Julie Elizabeth Powell

3 March, 2014 (late, sorry)

Thank you to Maria Savva who invited me onto this blog tour.

Blog:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

Website:
http://www.mariasavva.com/site/

Bio:
Maria Savva was born in London on 19th March 1970. She studied for a Law Degree at Middlesex University and went on to gain a professional solicitor qualification at The College of Law in London. She qualified as a solicitor in 1996. Maria continues to practice as a solicitor in London whilst writing her novels and stories in her spare time.
She was able to read before starting school, and on her first day at infants school, she remembers reading a story to another child in the class. Maria was immediately moved into the second year class, being too advanced for the first year. She has always been a bookworm and favourite books from her childhood include, Alice in Wonderland, The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, and Swallows and Amazons. By the age of seven Maria had read most (if not all) of the books in the school library. During her teenage years she read probably all of the Mills & Boon titles available, and would often help out in the school library. She then went through a phase of enjoying horror and thriller books. Authors that Maria admires include Paulo Coelho, Maeve Binchy, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Stephen King and Marian Keyes. After reading Paulo Coelho’s book, ‘The Alchemist’, Maria was inspired to try to write her first novel. These days, Maria enjoys reading all types of books and in particular chooses books to read by less well-known authors to support fellow independent writers. She enjoys reviewing books when she gets the time.
Maria has always enjoyed creative writing. She began work on her first novel ‘Coincidences’ in 1997 when she found herself out of work. The positive feedback she has received for her work from fellow authors and fans maintains her enthusiasm and passion for writing.
- See more at: http://www.mariasavva.com/site/index....


So what is my writing process?

1.
What am I working on?

I usually have several projects on the go, however, my main project is not easy to categorise – drama, romance, fantasy, let’s say. I always like to challenge my writing and have written in a variety of genres to date, including fantasy, psychological thriller, horror, humour, non-fiction, mystery adventure, crime thriller and some poems and contemporary short stories. I also write for adults and children.

Changing Angels, the title of my main current project, is inspired by a truth of sorts, although my imagination leaps into a foray of avenues, so I’m not always sure what will be the final cut.

2.
How does my work differ from others of its genre?

Rules are something I rarely follow; I think that’s why I like to mix up genres and stretch what I can do with writing. Changing Angels, for example, has a base of truth, but I’m not one for writing romances, especially not the sickly sweet or erotica. I love fantasy because of the limitless appeal and drama is essential for the characters. An idea will come; my experience tells me that it will never be straightforward. Hence the mix. It will be character led, but each of them will be three-dimensional, with thoughts and feelings that will ‘talk to’ the audience. Neither will it be without its heartache, violence and extreme drama. Although I don’t necessarily use swear words, sometimes the characters demand it...it really will depend on where they lead and their demands. So yes, I think this will be different from all my other work, as well as different from those within this type of story.


3.
Why do I write what I do?

I can never stick to one genre. The ideas come – many from dreams – and so I must write the story. Gone, my first self-published work, for example, was written in answer to a question I had after my daughter died at the age of two, consequently, severely brain damaged, surviving for a further seventeen years until she died for the second and final time.

The question was: Where had my daughter gone? Because who she had been, her essence, had been wiped clean.

So I created a world and went in search of her.

Gone is one answer to that question.

The world I’d created was too good to waste, so I used it for an epic fantasy adventure for a younger audience (12+/YA/young at heart). The story that began in The Star Realm grew so much that I had to divide it into three – The Avalon Trilogy. Even though it was time consuming and demanding, I loved how the characters and story developed.

From there, other stories flowed and I loved writing them all. For example, I am fascinated by the mind and how it works and why people do what they do and the choices they make. Lost Shadows, a psychological thriller /fantasy, explores memory and what we are without it. A Murderer’s Heart and Dirty Business – crime thrillers /murder mysteries – tackle why people kill; their incentives and motives, while Of Sound Mind delves into the differences between people and what is the definition of sanity and whether or not we can believe what we encounter.

It was only after my daughter, Samantha, died the second time that I was able to write, Slings & Arrows, a non-fictional account of that ‘waiting’ time. It’s brutally honest, but I think an important ‘story’ and one that may benefit others and give deeper understanding into Gone.

Misadventures Of Fatwoman was written because I’m fat! It explores, in a humorous way, how women feel about their bodies and the constant fight against how society and the Media expect women to look – to be perfect. It has an element of romance but it’s more about how Andi thinks and feels. Many women may relate to this story, which is fictional but is drawn from real experiences.

While Knowing Jack (another one for 12+/YA/young at heart), was inspired by my son, someone whose intuition is somewhat spooky at times. I just had to write a mystery adventure, which also tackles relationships between families. This story takes place in the Lake District in England around Christmas time. I frequented the Lake District many times during my childhood and will never forget its wonder and mysteries.
Figments and Expressions contain a collection of short stories and poems – those in between ideas that won’t develop into a novel but need to be written. Three Into One is a fantasy short story that came in a dream and I had to put it down; it too explores difference but in an unusual way.

13 is a horror. One I loved writing because it wallows in the Dark Side...a delicious, shivery tale of thirteen people and...well, you’ll have to read it to find out.

So you see, I can never stick to one thing; it’d be far too boring to stay in one place and what better way to stretch not only the writing abilities but the imagination?

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How does my writing process work?

Dreams – the fountain that overflows into the little sleep I have. I couldn’t possibly ignore them! Inspiration is all around me, from the places I see, the people I meet, the scents, the sounds, the touch and the sights – all of these things crowd my brain. Experiences too can only affect how I think and feel and therefore launch a story.

When an idea takes root, I begin writing, not necessarily knowing where the story is going. Other authors may have said this, but I can only say that for me, it’s the characters that lead the way. They demand attention, can dictate which way the story will go – sometimes to my annoyance if it’s painted me into a corner. But somehow it works and eventually the story flows.
I don’t believe in writer’s block, but if I’m ever stuck on a particular part of a story, I’ll leave it and either move on with another story or dig in the garden (it’s surprising how much exercise can gear up the mind).

I don’t think I ever relax, especially if well ensconced into a story, or if I’m trying to work out what’s going to happen and yet, the answer always comes, as if something magical happens between my brain, my fingers and the keyboard.

Love it!

It can become tedious sometimes, however, especially if it’s a long story and I’m itching to finish it – though even then I don’t always know how it will end and love the ‘revelation’. It is a wonderful feeling to finish a story but then there’s the editing – yuk! So many gremlins, so little time. I often wonder if they’re there just to embarrass me because I’ll only find those typos after publication. But then it’s easy to put right, due mostly to e:book publishing. And I will say that I have never read a book without errors – traditional or not.

Research is of little importance to me if I’m writing a fantasy and if I need to verify a fact for anything else I’ll look it up on the Internet – quick and easy. For the most part, however, my stories are pulled from my mind, the characters making themselves known within the plot or the plot making itself known through the characters. I believe that it is the IDEA that’s important and build from that.

One statement I thought enlightening was from Stephen King’s On Writing – to sit and write, don’t think about anything but writing – and wow, you’d be surprised where it leads. I tried this for a short story called, The Box That Jane Built, and I was amazed at how my brain conjured up so much so fast. I included this story in Figments.

My writing process seems to be that I write want I want, when I want and see how it develops. I do not take notice of fashion, what sells or what I’m told I should write. Maybe that’s why I don’t sell many books, but if I don’t write for me then there’d be no point in writing at all.

Thank you to anyone who has read my work – and liked it enough to post a review. Reviews are vital, especially for independent /self-published authors, so please spare a thought and a few supportive words for all those who work so hard in their craft.

Thank you.

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One further blogger:

Author: Michael Lorde (posting on or around March 14)

Blog: http://michaelordeauthor.blogspot.co.uk/

Bio:
An avid reader since childhood (as well as an artist), M.E. has been writing since she could hold a pencil. She wrote and bound her own book by hand at the age of ten. Though books have always been a passion, Lorde put writing on hold to raise four children while working in other fields, including a career in law enforcement and a director position at a college. With much encouragement from friends and family, she decided to follow her real passion and pursue writing full-time. Her time is divided between spending quality time with her daughter, writing, and activities with Indie authors, artists and civic theatre. She loves to travel and has seen thirty nine states up close and personal, lived in four. While M.E. enjoys the excitement and bustle of city life, she remains a country girl at heart.

Gold!

Gone is Book of the Month for February, 2014 on the Goodreads group, Making Connections. Thanks for the votes! https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/9...

And

The book cover for my novel, 13, was voted first in the horror section on Authorsdb -
http://authorsdb.com/books/2013-book-...

Again, thank you for the votes :)

Now, if only I could make some sales!

Putting Gone into the limelight!

Hi all, I think you know how important my book, Gone is to me, so I've entered a contest and need your help:

I need likes for my books - I need at least 40 to even stand a chance of bringing Gone into the limelight...could you 'like' please? Here is the link (you must be logged in to 'like') _

http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?vie...

Thank you so much :)

Great Reads For You

Hello all!

As you know I'm an author (plug) but I also read many many books, not only because I think it essential to do so as a writer but also to help other independent authors - yes, I understand the struggle.

I've read all kinds, both good and not so good, however, here I want to share some of the best and recommend you read them too...yes, I appreciate your long lists but please give these a chance, you won't regret it (in my opinion) :)

I still haven't been able to work out how to add pictures to this blog, so please click on the links for further information.

Here they are:

3 by Maria Savva

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My review:

I am already a fan of Maria Savva and look out for anything new she's written, and I'm never disappointed.

This collection, although short, is thought provoking, clever and even chilling.

I don't give spoilers but will say that each of the three tales is worth reading, the writing itself drawing in the reader to want more. I loved the characters, which were believable and realistic.

Cleverly done - another hit in my opinion.

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Guardians of the Word series by Jolea M Harrison

Chosen
Myth
Telepath
Legend
Union
Seer
Adept
King

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

All are fabulous and I'm currently reading the last in the series (#8 King). Although the first one (Chosen) is free on Amazon, be warned that, like me, you will be compelled to buy the rest!

Here is my review of Chosen (#1)

I loved this story from beginning to end! The start of a series concerning twins Dynan and Dain, this tale delves into the mysterious and amazing world that is filled with both magic and technology, mystery and suspense, good versus evil.

It's very well written, and crammed with detailed and realistic characters - some good, some bad - with an immense back story of mythical proportions.

What can I say about the story without giving spoilers? Nothing, but I will say that this book is highly recommended, and for those who love fantasy will adore it.

I am reading book #2, Myth and you will be as hooked as me to see what happens amongst the creativity and limitless imagination of this author.

As they say, a must read!

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Lost & Forgotten by James R Paddock

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My review:

I loved this story from beginning to end, written extremely well (apart from the typos and spelling mistakes) so well that it hooked me from the start and pulled me along the stream of twists and turns and bends enough that it was not easy to breathe - just as one thing was solved, along came another problem.

A tale of two sisters, one where we see the horrors of cruelty, the delight of togetherness and how the bonds of family should never be underestimated.

Filled with believable characters, some likeable, others not, however the intertwining of them all within the plot made this book a definite page turner.

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Tarinel's Song by Ron Glick

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My review:

I was given this book by the author for review.

As I've read other works by this author and enjoyed them, especially the Godslayer Cycle, I knew I this tale would be one I'd like. In fact I loved it!

Again immersed into the world of gods, mages and magic, it is a magnificent story, with interesting and believable characters and rich descriptions, all entangled within mystery and suspense.

It is difficult to say much without giving away anything that would spoil the enjoyment for others. But I will say that this book is truly amazing and a fabulous read, so well written that I didn't want it to end, despite it being a lengthy piece.

Highly recommended to those who love a great fantasy story, filled with wonderful imagination.

I look forward to the next installment.

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Books one and two in the Godslayer Cycle by Ron Glick

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My reviews:

I was given this book to review by the author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes, it was lengthy, but that only heightened the wonderful development of the story through fabulous writing.

The characters were rich and three dimensional, building gradually, as did the fantastical world - very, very good.

Themes such as magic, power, greed, selfishness, loneliness, selfishness and love spur on the tale and hooked me throughout. Old gods, new gods, humans, dwarfs...so many similarities to what they want out of their worlds...

I don't give spoilers but will say that this story is rich in the telling and well worth reading.

And yes, I do want to find out what happens to these amazing characters.

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I was lucky enough to be given this by the author after I'd read book one - this next installment is excellent and I think even better than the first because it not only delves deeper into the story as a whole but also into the wonderful, realistic characters (good and bad).

This tale is woven with the matrix of mystery, myth, magic and mayhem and I loved every minute of it, being hooked from the start. Its 'worlds' are rich in description yet realistic enough so that anyone could believe in their existence, while the plot continues to become entwined within suspense and an undeniable sense of wonder.

I don't give spoilers, but will say that book number two is a must read and highly recommended for fantasy lovers everywhere.

The problem is waiting for book three

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Hitori by Nicholas Forristal

Some back story to the Chronicles of M (another fabulous series)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My review:

I was given this book by the author for review - and I loved it, as I have all the other books connected to The Chronicles of M.

This tale is rich in the telling, very well written and a wonderful background story of Hitori and how her warrior status is earned - the sword is particularly intriguing.

It is full of magic, enchantment, danger and mystery, with fabulous descriptions in a world brimming with mythical and monstrous enemies. Brought into this life by a god...oh, no, I don't give spoilers!

I loved this story from beginning to end and was hooked from the first page. A definite must read and highly recommended.

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The Holdout by Laurel Osterkamp

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

As a reviewer as well as an author, I was lucky enough to be given this book to review - fabulous!

The style of writing hooked me at once and I immediately liked Robin, even if at times she seemed younger than her age. However, I thought the dynamics of the story brilliant, while she engages with family, contestants and jurors, while trying to combat her insecurities.

The plot is very realistic and extremely enjoyable. Themes such as justice, love and revenge colour the tale to a wonderful degree and...hmm, well, I never give spoilers but will say that this book was surprisingly good, as I don't usually read this kind of story.

Yes, excellent and highly recommended - I will certainly want to read more by this author.

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Heron Park by C.K. Raggio

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My review:

I was given this book by the author for review and wow, I'm still reeling!

This story is gritty, graphic and gory yet written so well that it drew me in immediately and didn't let go even when finished. It is filled with believable and realistic characters - good and bad - suspenseful and 'edge of the seat' stuff that brings the reader right into the action...fast heartbeats and all.

I don't give spoilers but will say that this tale is not for those with a weak heart or bladder, but for those who love a fantastic crime novel that delves into the evil side of man and the complexities of the human heart.

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There are two books so far in the Cass Elliot series by Gae-Lynn Woods - The Devil of Light and Avengers of Blood - book are wonderful reads.

The Devil of Light by Gae-Lynn Woods

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My review:

What a fantastic story with great, realistic characters and a wonderful plot. It had me hooked so much that my usual lack of sleep became even less! It is a long book, but that only gives it credence into the detail and magnificent writing.

I don't want to give spoilers but will say that I would recommended it as a fabulous crime novel of the highest calibre - and yes, I'm already reading book 2 in the series. The problem will be waiting for more.

A definite, must read!

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Avengers of Blood by Gae-Lynn Woods

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

My review:

I loved this book from beginning to end, where familiar characters deal with the evils of human behaviour. Another great crime novel and even though not all questions are answered regarding the main characters, the story is satisfying and I'm looking forward to finding out more about Cass & Co.

Brilliant, extremely well written and highly recommended.

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Well, that will do for now...fabulous reads and I feel lucky that sometimes I even get to read for free!

Thanks to all and my your writing flow and you become bestselling authors - and me please :)

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...and good wishes to all whatever you celebrate at this time of year.

New Release - Dirty Business

Hi

Just to tell you about my new release, a crime, murder mystery, called Dirty Business which is available as a ebook or in print.

Amazon UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dirty-Busines...

Amazon USA - http://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Business-...

Lulu - http:/www.lulu.com/julizpow

I hope you like it, and if anyone reads and enjoys it, please think about leaving a review.

Review copies are available :)

Thanks

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'3' more great stories from Maria Savva

I've been a fan of Maria Savva for a long time and enjoyed each and every one of her stories, which, in my opinion, explore the human condition in a variety of ways - regarding love, hate, murder and the mystery that surrounds 'life'.

3, is her latest. A collection of three stories that again tantalise the senses with thrills and chills - and are most certainly thought provoking.

I would highly recommend this collection if you enjoy great writing where characters bring alive important issues.

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Here is my review:

I am already a fan of Maria Savva and look out for anything new she's written, and I'm never disappointed.

This collection, although short, is thought provoking, clever and even chilling.

I don't give spoilers but will say that each of the three tales is worth reading, the writing itself drawing in the reader to want more. I loved the characters, which were believable and realistic.

Cleverly done - another hit in my opinion.

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Please note that because I cannot work out how to add images on this site, here are the links to the book and Maria's website.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...

Goodreads author: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...

Website: http://www.mariasavva.com/site/

Amazon link (UK) - http://www.amazon.co.uk/3-ebook/dp/B0...

Amazon link (USA)- http://www.amazon.com/3-ebook/dp/B00E...

Amazon Page: http://www.amazon.com/Maria-Savva/e/B...

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Another great read from this author - definitely worth a look.3