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Roxanne Veletzos

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Roxanne Veletzos was born in Bucharest, Romania. As a young teen, she moved to California where she began writing short stories about her native Eastern Europe, at first as a cathartic experience transitioning to a new culture. Building on her love of the written language, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has worked as an editor, content writer and marketing manager for a number of Fortune 500 companies. Roxanne lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, their two sons, and one very spirited Boarder Collie. Her debut novel THE GIRL THEY LEFT BEHIND is an international bestseller and was published in ten countries. WHEN THE SUMMER WAS OURS is her second novel.

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THE GIRL THEY LEFT BEHIND NOW IN PAPERBACK

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I'm so happy to announce that THE GIRL THEY LEFT BEHIND is now available in paperback! It has been an been incredible experience to see it published in numerous countries and languages over the past year, and I'm never more eager to share it with new readers. If you have a question, please reach out! Nothing makes me happier than talking about this story which contains not only a piec Read more of this blog post »

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“Knowledge is power, the only power that can set you free.”
― Roxanne Veletzos, The Girl They Left Behind: A Novel

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“What is a life if without you, The only thing that gave it meaning? How to endure another day, Without your sweet breath upon my cheek, your eyes near? And in the end, when I am laid to rest, Without your hand upon my breast, What will my last thoughts be if not of you, My darling girl of long ago?”
― Roxanne Veletzos, The Girl They Left Behind

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“In anguish and despair we release this child into the hands of God, with hope and faith that she may be saved.” Roxanne’s mother around the time of her adoption”
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