Maria Savva's Blog
March 10, 2023
Pre-order Sign of the Times on Kindle
My latest short story, "Sign of the Times" is now available to pre-order on Kindle at Amazon worldwide.
About the story:
"Sign of the Times" is the third story from the Pieces of a Rainbow collection. Originally published in 2009 and now out of print, these stories are being given new life. You can find the first two stories, "Seeing Red" and "Fire" on Kindle. Look out for more stories soon.
Quote from "Sign of the Times":
"These sunny flowers always come to say hello when the winter is over; it’s like a message that no matter how hard life gets there will always be something beautiful to look forward to."
Buy a copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXQPYXVS
About the story:
"Sign of the Times" is the third story from the Pieces of a Rainbow collection. Originally published in 2009 and now out of print, these stories are being given new life. You can find the first two stories, "Seeing Red" and "Fire" on Kindle. Look out for more stories soon.
Quote from "Sign of the Times":
"These sunny flowers always come to say hello when the winter is over; it’s like a message that no matter how hard life gets there will always be something beautiful to look forward to."
Buy a copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXQPYXVS
February 23, 2023
Out now: FIRE - my latest short story
If you enjoy reading short stories, I have a new one out this month. FIRE originally appeared in my collection "Pieces of a Rainbow", which was the first short story collection I released, back in 2009.
I recently decided to rewrite the stories and republish the collection. I've always liked these stories and it felt like the right time to republish them as the collection has been out of print for a while. I am currently working through the rewrites one story at a time and releasing them individually on Kindle.
The first story, "Seeing Red" was released last month: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
"Fire" is now available on Kindle at Amazon worldwide. You don't need to own a Kindle eReader to enjoy Kindle books, just download the app from Amazon and read the stories on your PC, laptop, smartphone, etc.
Get your copy of "Fire" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSS5FYMN
January 22, 2023
Pre-order: Fire
"Fire" is the second story from my collection "Pieces of a Rainbow". The collection was originally released in 2009 but is now unavailable. I will be re-releasing each of the stories over the coming months on Kindle. You can pre-order "Fire" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSS5FYMN/
About Fire
More than thirty years after a tragic event, fate brings Julia back to the place she had hoped to never see again...
"Seeing Red", the first story is now available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
"Fire" will be released on 22 February 2023.
About Fire
More than thirty years after a tragic event, fate brings Julia back to the place she had hoped to never see again...
"Seeing Red", the first story is now available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
"Fire" will be released on 22 February 2023.
January 11, 2023
Seeing Red is now available on Kindle at Amazon!
"Seeing Red" is a now available on Kindle at Amazon worldwide!
You don't need to own a Kindle eReader to read Kindle books, you can download the app from Amazon and read on any device.
"Seeing Red" a newly edited version of the story that appeared in my 2009 collection of short stories, "Pieces of a Rainbow". The story is the same, but I have added to it and generally updated it. I plan to do the same for all the stories in the collection and perhaps release a paperback edition later in the year, as the original book is now out of print.
"Seeing Red" has always been one of my favourite stories from "Pieces of a Rainbow". I hope you'll enjoy it too.
Blurb:
Staring at the sunset, she wondered whether she could try again, now that she would be turning a new leaf. It felt like she was being given a second chance at life. Realistic hadn’t worked out, maybe it was time to chase the dreams.
Can Savannah reconnect with her lost love, or is it too late?
Get your copy:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
You don't need to own a Kindle eReader to read Kindle books, you can download the app from Amazon and read on any device.
"Seeing Red" a newly edited version of the story that appeared in my 2009 collection of short stories, "Pieces of a Rainbow". The story is the same, but I have added to it and generally updated it. I plan to do the same for all the stories in the collection and perhaps release a paperback edition later in the year, as the original book is now out of print.
"Seeing Red" has always been one of my favourite stories from "Pieces of a Rainbow". I hope you'll enjoy it too.
Blurb:
Staring at the sunset, she wondered whether she could try again, now that she would be turning a new leaf. It felt like she was being given a second chance at life. Realistic hadn’t worked out, maybe it was time to chase the dreams.
Can Savannah reconnect with her lost love, or is it too late?
Get your copy:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
December 16, 2022
Pre-order: Seeing Red
Some of you might remember my first short story collection, "Pieces of a Rainbow", released in 2009. That collection is no longer available, but I am planning to edit and release each of the stories from the collection separately. The first story, "Seeing Red" is now available for pre-order for Kindle on Amazon worldwide.
It's a newly edited version of the story that appeared in the 2009 collection.
"Seeing Red" is the story of Savannah as she tries to reconnect with her ex-husband and their son.
Blurb:
Staring at the sunset, she wondered whether she could try again, now that she would be turning a new leaf. It felt like she was being given a second chance at life. Realistic hadn’t worked out, maybe it was time to chase the dreams.
Can Savannah reconnect with her lost love, or is it too late?
Pre-Order:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
It's a newly edited version of the story that appeared in the 2009 collection.
"Seeing Red" is the story of Savannah as she tries to reconnect with her ex-husband and their son.
Blurb:
Staring at the sunset, she wondered whether she could try again, now that she would be turning a new leaf. It felt like she was being given a second chance at life. Realistic hadn’t worked out, maybe it was time to chase the dreams.
Can Savannah reconnect with her lost love, or is it too late?
Pre-Order:
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQ7F83XN/
November 23, 2022
It's release day! The Man in the Photograph is now available on Kindle at Amazon
My latest short story, "The Man in the Photograph" is now available on Kindle worldwide.
It's one of the longest short stories I've ever written, and is inspired by my day job. This is the closest I have come to writing a courtroom drama.
"The Man in the Photograph" deals with themes of domestic abuse, parental alienation, etc.
It is quite a tragic tale. As with all fiction, there is some exaggeration of reality to help convey certain messages.
Get your copy:
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BKN57413/
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKN57413/
It's one of the longest short stories I've ever written, and is inspired by my day job. This is the closest I have come to writing a courtroom drama.
"The Man in the Photograph" deals with themes of domestic abuse, parental alienation, etc.
It is quite a tragic tale. As with all fiction, there is some exaggeration of reality to help convey certain messages.
Get your copy:
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BKN57413/
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKN57413/
October 28, 2022
Pre-order "The Man in the Photograph", my new short story
My latest short story, "The Man in the Photograph", is now available to pre-order on Kindle for just $1/£1. At almost 9,000 words, it's one of the longest short stories I've ever written.
Blurb:
Can a box of court documents help Evie piece together her past, or is it too late?
A tragic tale of regret, loss, love, and secrets.
Order your copy now:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BKN57413/
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKN57413/
(Available on Amazon worldwide).
"The Man in the Photograph" will be released on 23 November 2022.
Blurb:
Can a box of court documents help Evie piece together her past, or is it too late?
A tragic tale of regret, loss, love, and secrets.
Order your copy now:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BKN57413/
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKN57413/
(Available on Amazon worldwide).
"The Man in the Photograph" will be released on 23 November 2022.
August 24, 2022
Release day! Turned to Stone
My latest short story, Turned to Stone , is now available to purchase on Amazon Kindle worldwide, for less than a cup of coffee. I hope you'll give it a try, and if you enjoy it, I'd love to read your review.
Turned to Stone is not only a story about a statue in a garden, it's also a story about long lost love, and in particular it's about how one woman's whole life was affected by an experience in her youth.
It's a mystery, a tragedy, and a love story.
Get your copy:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turned-Stone...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Turned-Stone-M...
Turned to Stone is the latest in a series of short stories I have released this year.
You can also try, Masquerade: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2M162GC/r and The Gift: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gift-Maria-S... Both are also available for just £1/$1.
Thank you to everyone who has already purchased one of the stories. I will hopefully be releasing more stories soon.
Turned to Stone is not only a story about a statue in a garden, it's also a story about long lost love, and in particular it's about how one woman's whole life was affected by an experience in her youth.
It's a mystery, a tragedy, and a love story.
Get your copy:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turned-Stone...
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Turned-Stone-M...
Turned to Stone is the latest in a series of short stories I have released this year.
You can also try, Masquerade: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2M162GC/r and The Gift: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gift-Maria-S... Both are also available for just £1/$1.
Thank you to everyone who has already purchased one of the stories. I will hopefully be releasing more stories soon.
July 28, 2022
Pre-order "Turned to Stone" on Kindle!
My latest short story, "Turned to Stone", is now available to pre-order on Kindle for just $1/£1.
Henrietta wants to know more about the statue in her garden.
Jean, her neighbour, is determined to stop her finding out the truth.
If you'd like to learn more about the mysterious statue, order your copy now:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7K8C6R9/
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7K8C6R9/
(Available on Amazon worldwide).
"Turned to Stone" will be released on 24 August 2022.
Henrietta wants to know more about the statue in her garden.
Jean, her neighbour, is determined to stop her finding out the truth.
If you'd like to learn more about the mysterious statue, order your copy now:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7K8C6R9/
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7K8C6R9/
(Available on Amazon worldwide).
"Turned to Stone" will be released on 24 August 2022.
June 24, 2022
Release Day! Masquerade is now available on Kindle!
My latest short story, "Masquerade" is available to download on Kindle for just $1/£1.
It's one of my longer short stories, at around 7500 words.
Masquerade is a tale of everyday deception.
We are all hiding secrets behind the masks we wear.
Get your copy:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B2M162GC/r
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2M162GC/r
It's one of my longer short stories, at around 7500 words.
Masquerade is a tale of everyday deception.
We are all hiding secrets behind the masks we wear.
Get your copy:
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B2M162GC/r
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2M162GC/r
