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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. And a great news is: available as paperback on Amazon.com.

The incredible photos for my book jackets I took in Sarajevo. English text edited by marvelous Juliet Walker.

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 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 about translation rights, book fairs, readings and new projects.

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://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/mfs

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Self-publish with CreateSpace

my books

Sarajevo Walls of Fate

Marija F.Sullivan



‘Architectural fairy tale’, a hundred-year journey through war and peace, until a mystery is resolved and broken walls stop screaming.


'Reporters dodged bullets to get to work' is the title of Nic Robertson of CNN's report comparing life in Sarajevo today and twenty years ago. One of the two recently interviewed reporters was the author of Sarajevo Walls of Fate.

You may want to take a look and see where some of the inspiration for this novel came from.

In this fast-paced romance, elements of mystery and ghostly encounters combine as young journalist Jasna becomes a reluctant witness to the processes of history in the 1990s.

Only a great love can bring her from the despair of war to a land of plenty, from Sarajevo to Singapore and back to her home town via Granada, Rome and New York.

Hers is an exciting journey, brimming with authentic observations as she and those around her search their souls for answers to the important questions of our time.

Is there hope for the ruined facades of Sarajevo, and the city’s shattered dreams of peaceful cohabitation?

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


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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Zane Stumpo wrote 5 days ago

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I wrote 10 days ago

Gorgeous writing. Congratulations. It's most entertaining and witty. Brilliance at work. I only had a time for two chapters, but will definitely come back for more. Best wishes, M - Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year - Sarajevo Walls of Fate Since you were so kind to read a part of my n... view book

I wrote 14 days ago

What a lovely surprise to receive such a substantial review! Thank you so much! I hope to be able to reciprocate in a couple of days. Regarding your question, indeed, it was my intention to humanize the lady presented in the fresco. Later on, in the final chapters (alas, not uploaded here), ther... view book

I wrote 41 days ago

From the land of lions to the land of cranes I was immersed in this wonderful, exotic, story. There is a certain elegance to your writing. Good luck with it, Marija - Sarajevo Walls of Fate PS. Read Chapter 1. Hope to read more anon. I will back your book later today. It wouldn't hurt to fix ... view book

I wrote 68 days ago

Six stars for this genuine, outstanding biography. Best wishes, Marija - Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year - Sarajevo Walls of Fate view book

I wrote 68 days ago

Six stars for this genuine, outstanding biography. Best wishes, Marija - Weekend Chimney Sweep or Happy New Year - Sarajevo Walls of Fate view book

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