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Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to reconnect with all of you after my unforgettable trip to Greece! |
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The highlight of my journey to Thessaloniki was the completion and launch of my Greek translation of An Unexpected Ally/Μια Απρόσμενη Σύμμαχος, published by A. Germanos. The process of getting the books ready was smooth and immensely enjoyable, thanks to in-person meetings with Mr. Andreas (pictured to the right) at his charming bookstore, READ, located just behind St. Sophia's Church. |
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Seeing the beautifully designed book cover by Mr. Panos Karayiannis was a special moment I’ll cherish forever. The launch event on July 12, 2024, was a magical evening filled with wonderful collaborations and heartfelt connections. My dear friends, Nora Kazazi and Theopi Parisaki, who I’ve known since grade school, delivered inspiring speeches. |
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My wonderful friend, Karina Ioannidou, introduced me to the stunning cafe located within the Royal Theater of Northern Greece. The breathtaking views of Thessaloniki Bay, the iconic White Tower, and the lush greenery surrounding the area added a touch of enchantment to the event. Karina also connected me with talented actresses Nelly Deli and Christine Zaharopoulou, whose announcements and recitations added order and inspiration to the proceedings (pictured below). |
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The cherry on top was the presence of George Fanouropoulos, whose warm voice and guitar strumming to familiar songs had everyone humming along. The event was an unforgettable experience for me, filled with fun, seriousness, and entertainment, made even more special by the presence of my family, schoolmates, and friends who came to celebrate the occasion. |
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I want to extend a public thank you to everyone who contributed to making this evening so memorable. And to those who purchased my book, An Unexpected Ally/Μια Απρόσμενη Σύμμαχος. Here is a wonderful early review posted about it. |
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I was captivated from the first paragraph. She took me on a magical journey! I admired the way she wrote it, the sophisticated language she used! I saw in front of me images with festive colors and I smell the aromas. Through the fascinating story of Circe, the talents, emotions and skills of feminine nature are extolled. The primary virtue of female solidarity is revealed. The book conveys messages that everyone can interpret in their own different way. But it certainly assures us that a female has the power to do miracles when she decides to. Nora Kazazi, Author of The Colors of My Soul. |
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Με συνεπήρε απο την πρώτη παράγραφο. Με ταξίδεψε σε ενα ταξίδι μαγικό ! Θαύμασα τον τροπο που το έγραψε , το πόσο εκλεπτυσμένη γλώσσα χρησιμοποποιησε! Ειδα μπροστά μου εικόνες με θεσπέσια χρώματα . και ενιωσα τα αρώματα τους. Μεσα απο την συναρπαστική ιστορια της Κιρκης , εκθειάζονται τα ταλέντα, τα συναιςθηματα και οι δεξιοτητες της θηλυκής φύσης. Αποκαλύπτεται η πρωταρχική αρετή της γυναικείας αλληλεγγύης. Το βιβλίο περναει μηνυματα που ο καθενας μπορει να τα ερμηνεύσει με τον δικο του διαφορετικό τροπο. Σιγουρα ομως μας διαβεβαιώνει πως ενα θηλυκό έχει τη δύναμη να κανει θαύματα όταν το αποφασίσει. Νόρα Καζάζη, Συγγραφέας Στα Χρώματα της Ψυχής Μου |
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I hope my book keeps you good company over the summer. Don’t forget to write a few lines and send them to me with your comments. To order any of my books, check this link. Have a glorious summer and feel free to share this Newsletter with your reading and writing community and friends who can also subscribe to received future bimonthly issues. I promise to return with another exciting book launch—the sequel to Μια Απρόσμενη Σύμμαχος/An Unexpected Ally! Live long and prosper! Sophia |
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In the Sun and in the Rain aspires to bring you creative work from many corners of the world. From the Salish Sea of Seattle, I wish you an inspired and creative new year and many journeys, by train, bus, air or sea, and through books. |
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