Tuesday, July 23, 2024

"I wish Ellis could continue his beautiful storytelling."


"I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was sad to see it end. I wish Ellis could continue his beautiful storytelling.

"They say books help you travel the world from the comforts of your home and with Rakiya: Stories of Bulgaria this saying is totally achievable.

"Each story was well-researched, and the characters were engaging. Choosing my favorites wasn’t possible, as each story was special in itself."


Read the full review on Chapter Chats With Caroline.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Interview with me - Lisa Haselton Book Reviews & Interviews

"I lived in Sofia, Bulgaria, for two years. In addition to exploring the country, I learned the story of how Bulgarian Jewry survived the Holocaust. I knew that when I began writing short stories set in Bulgaria, I wanted to include a story about this period in Bulgarian history. I am not a writer of historical fiction, so I approached this subject in a different way. The story is 'Forgiveness.'"

Read the full interview on Lisa Haselton Book Reviews & Interviews.