Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Announcement: "Rakiya" to Be Published by GenZ Publishing!

I am proud to announce that Rakiya: Stories of Bulgaria will be published by GenZ Publishing. The book is set for release at the end of this year or early next year.

The twelve heartwarming and culturally illuminating stories in Rakiya introduce readers to Bulgaria—its majestic mountains; picturesque villages; rich history; and traditions—and leaves them wanting more.

A gypsy pickpockets tourists in order to support her daughter. An elderly war veteran seeks atonement for his role in the Holocaust. Two brothers hunt down a marauding killer bear. A Syrian refugee doctor bakes pitas for a living. A femme fatale disappears at an international writers’ conference. And two neighbors compete to see who makes the best alcoholic drink.

Several of the stories in Rakiya have been previously been published in online and print literary magazines including 'The Write Launch'; 'The Bookends Review'; 'Isele Magazine'; 'Adelaide Literary Magazine'; 'Potato Soup Journal'; 'Vagabond'; 'Literary Yard'; and 'Ariel Chart'.

In November 2021, Rakiya was listed as a finalist in the Eyelands Book Awards 2021 - an international contest for published/unpublished books based in Greece. Rakiya was one of 4 finalists in the unpublished short story collection category.

GenZ is an innovative, traditional, indie publisher that focuses on mentoring authors through each step of the publishing process and beyond: editing, writing sequels, cover design, marketing, PR, and even getting agented for future works.


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"Rakiya" Shortlisted for International Book Award

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