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Valerie Nifora

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Fiction, Historical Fiction, Poetry

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I write fiction and poetry about the inner lives of ordinary people — the hidden longings, moral crossroads, and quiet reckonings that shape who we become.

My work has been honored by ChristLit Book of the Year, shortlisted for the Hawthorne Prize twice, and recognized by the Independent Press Awards among others.

I was born and raised in New York to Greek immigrant parents, where storytelling was not entertainment but inheritance. Today, I live in New York with my husband and two sons and welcome thoughtful conversations with readers and book clubs.

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Average rating: 3.81 · 113 ratings · 34 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Fairmounts (The Fairmount Saga) 3.49 avg rating — 67 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mary Whitcombe (The Fairmount Saga) 4.10 avg rating — 29 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Asked The Wind: A Collection of Romantic Poetry 4.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Quiet After You: Poems About Love 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Passed Down From Mom: A Collection of Inspiring Stories About Moms & Motherhood by Valerie Nifora (Goodreads Author), Vindy Teja (Goodreads Author), Alison Rand (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Passed Down From Mom: A Collection of Inspiring Stories About Moms & Motherhood by The Unapologetic Voice House, Carrie Severson (Goodreads Author) (Foreword), Alison Rand (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unleash the Power of You: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating and Sustaining Your Own Personal Brand by Valerie Nifora (Goodreads Author), Heather Monahan (Goodreads Author) (Foreword) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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