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Marija F.Sullivan

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My first novel Sarajevo Walls of Fate is set in various places around world including Sarajevo, Singapore, New York, Granada and Rome. I have uploaded several chapters here. Whole ebook available at Style Writes Now, Smashwords and Kindle.

The incredible photos for my book jackets I took in Sarajevo.

Also completed a comedy drama 'Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year' and uploaded a half of it for my dear authonomytes' perusal. If you find it difficult to leave, check the whole book on Kindle.

My books have been traditionally published in English as well as my native language. But now I'm also exploring CreateSpace, Kindle and Smashwords and I find them quite fascinating and useful.
When I have a free moment, I do some translating, designing and placing stories on my funky book shelf at Style Writes Now.

Biography

Marija F.Sullivan was born in 1965 in Sarajevo. Graduated from Sarajevo University, Journalism Department.
Her work has appeared in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian collections of noted stories.

Her first book The Mermaid’s Dream, a collection of original children’s fairy tales in English, Adrian Mitchell compared to Andersen’s fairy tales. The book was published in 1995 in Singapore. A Bosnian translation was first published in 2002 by Sarajevo Publishing and last year again.
Recent reading in Oxford Castle, Once Upon a Time in a Gallery exhibition at the 03 Gallery, Oxford, was very special to her. The material from “The Mermaid’s Dream” was featured there together with other things.

Her picture book Kaput za hrabre (A Coat for the Brave), was published in 2008 by Sarajevo Publishing. New picture book Dzepni Ustipak (Pocket Elf) was published by Sahinpasic, Sarajevo.

In addition to her children’s stories, MFS has written an original collection of short stories in her native tongue, Slike iz novcanika (Wallet Photos), which was published by RABIC Sarajevo in 2009. She has since translated the collection Wallet Photos, into English and made it available on Kindle.

The writer lives in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with her husband Kevin and daughter Kati. The family intends to spend their summers in Spain.

MFS enjoys reading, especially literary fiction, children's, women's, romance, young adult's and good thrillers.

Publishers and literary agents, feel free to contact me.

Happy to back you or comment if you have a good book or compelling writing style.

favourite books

Hemingway, Oscar Wilde, Chekhov, Hesse, Dumas, Marquez.. List is really long.

my websites

http://www.bestforwriters.com     http://sirenoteka.webs.com

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Self-publish with CreateSpace

my books

Sarajevo Walls of Fate

Marija F.Sullivan

What if your worst nightmare turns out to be a beautiful dream?


Very urban, 'architectural fairy tale' .

Fast-paced, written as a romantic novel with some elements of mystery and ghost story.

A young journalist is a reluctant witness to history in the making. Only a great love can bring her from war despair to a land of plenty - from Sarajevo to Singapore.

This is a novel about a hundred years long journey from war to peace until the mystery is solved and broken walls stop screaming.

Fasten your seat belts and be taken to a very special and exciting soul search, filled with authentic observations and important questions of today.

Is there hope for the ruined facades and shattered beauties of living together?

Is there place for sincerity and chivalry in a turbulent time?

Will a long lost child find his roots and peace?

Complete manuscript at 52 K.

 

WEEKEND CHIMNEY SWEEP or Happy....

Marija Fekete-Sullivan

Comedy drama: Two attractive Sarajevo ladies, courted by a patriotic accountant , a poet pickpocket and a highly strung tradesman navigate between reason and madness.


An antiquarian book shop in Sarajevo. Two good looking ladies, very young Dreamy and middle-aged Grace, are courted by three suitors.
Patriotic and prone to unusual urban adventures, in order to survive his boring job as an accountant, every Friday, Faithful poses as a chimney sweep, thus stealing smiles from passers-by and occasionally getting into extraordinary situations.
Nothat is a poet who is one day in love with translucent Dreamy and the next in love with vital and intelligent Grace. In order to get out of financial difficulties, common among writers in the region, he indulges in the less common craft of pick-pocketing. He genuinely loves people, especially women, which seems to be his sweet downfall…
Crackpot, the third suitor, is an average nice guy, but one with experience of life in a mental hospital because of alcohol problems. As a result of this, other people are often in awe of Crackpot. However, he cannot escape real fears or those that are caused simply by his highly strung disposition.
Read about their predicament and their virtues – a funny, in-depth portrait of a divided post-war society, urban heroes and petty criminals lingering on the edge of mental and moral well-being.

 

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AuroraNemesis wrote 4 days ago

Sounds good.will do

AuroraNemesis wrote 4 days ago

I would be very grateful if you could find the time to check my book ....

GCleare wrote 6 days ago

I have read a bit of the novel and will read more this weekend. It fl....

GCleare wrote 7 days ago

Will do! ~Gail

GCleare wrote 7 days ago

I want to thank you for continuing to support SECRETS WE KEEP, and sa....

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I wrote 3 days ago

Exciting, delightful read, professionally written. A real treat! I have just finished reading chapter 3, and look forward to reading more. Backed and starred with very best wishes, Marija view book

I wrote 54 days ago

Beautiful writing. Truly inspirational. Very best wishes, M - Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year - Sarajevo Walls of Fate view book

I wrote 64 days ago

Your pitch is most intriguing, the title is perfect. I will be reading your book soon. Very best, M - Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year - Sarajevo Walls of Fate view book

I wrote 68 days ago

Chapter 1 is really enjoyable, beautifully written and entertaining. Backed and highly starred with pleasure, M - Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year - Sarajevo Walls of Fate view book

I wrote 69 days ago

Backed immediately after reading your amazing pitch. Best, M - Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year - Sarajevo Walls of Fate view book

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