May 21, 2021 | Fun Historical Facts
Late last year, an article of mine was published by John Maberry’s Eagle Peak Annual on the life of one of Greece’s best-known sculptors, Giannoulis (“Little John”) Chalepas. I’m sharing here with John’s kind permission. Chalepas...
Aug 15, 2020 | Events and Giveaways
Today, Greece celebrates the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. This is a big deal: it’s the third-greatest celebration in Greece, right after Christmas and Easter. And I’ve heard plenty of people wish each other, “Kali Panagia” – loosely...
Jul 4, 2020 | Random Musings
I apologize for disappearing on you this past week. We spent a week on the island of Lefkada, in the Ionian Sea. Since I now have over 2K emails to wade through, I hope you’ll forgive me if I’m uncharacteristically brief and just share a few photos of this...
Mar 21, 2020 | Random Musings
Greece is in lockdown mode because of COVID-19. We’re urged to avoid getting out of the house for anything that’s not essential – basically, doctors and supermarkets. Even the churches have closed down, to avoid spreading the virus. This past week...
Dec 7, 2018 | My Publications
It was my nameday yesterday and I had a lovely gift. You may remember how Patakis, a Greek publisher, has bought the rights to three of my children’s books. The first one, Valiant Smile, is now available in bookstores and I was tickled pink to see it on the...
Oct 21, 2018 | Interviews Features and Reviews
This month, Amazon bestselling author Effrosyni Moschoudi is releasing her new novel in four compelling kindle episodes. If you’re looking for a cracking good read to enjoy this Halloween, this is a great choice! Lizzie waited twenty years for her return to...
Aug 19, 2018 | Fun Historical Facts, My Publications
Unless you’re a new visitor to my blog, you’ll have heard that my latest book, A Heaven For Toasters, is now live. Set in the near future, A Heaven for Toasters is more than a sci-fi crime romance. It’s the book that will make you look at your...
Aug 13, 2018 | My Publications
My latest book is now officially live! For anyone who has missed the news, it’s called A Heaven For Toasters, and kicks off what will hopefully turn into a fun new series. I also have the first reader review, by the amazing Linda McDougal: I just finished A...
Aug 1, 2018 | My Publications
My latest book now has an official release date–August 13! Called A Heaven For Toasters, it kicks off what will hopefully turn into a fun new series: A science fiction crime adventure with plenty of humor and romance, set in the near future A souvlaki and some...