When
was the last time you read a book set in Bulgaria?
Hello,
I'm guessing that the answer to my question
is that Bulgaria rarely appears on your reading lists.
I invite you to join me on a literary journey
to Bulgaria in my new book.
Thank you for your time and consideration in
reading/reviewing the book.
Sincerely,
Ellis Shuman
Bulgaria,
probably a country you know little about. Allow me to introduce Bulgaria with a
collection of short stories in which you'll hear the voices of native
Bulgarians as well as see the country through the eyes of those visiting
Bulgaria for the first time. You'll experience Bulgaria's unique rich history
and traditions and explore the country's picturesque villages and stunning
nature. You'll get a virtual taste of Bulgarian cuisine topped off with the
country's traditional alcoholic drink – rakiya.
Rakiya
– Stories of Bulgaria will be released on June 17th (published by GenZ
Publishing) in digital format with a paperback to follow. Readers and reviewers
are welcome at any time!
In
the twelve stories of Rakiya, you'll meet a mother pickpocketing
tourists in order to support her daughter. An elderly war veteran ashamed of
his actions during the Holocaust. Two brothers hunting a killer bear. A Syrian
refugee working in a Sofia bakery. A femme fatale disappearing at an
international writers’ conference. And two neighbors competing to see who makes
the best alcoholic drink.
Rakiya
– Stories of Bulgaria - https://www.amazon.com/Rakiya-Stories-Bulgaria-Ellis-Shuman-ebook/dp/B0D3WQP9TN/
I
would like to send you a copy of the book to read/possibly review. Please
respond and I'll be glad to provide you with a digital copy.
Excerpt:
The excerpt below is from the story "The Baker,"
one of the stories included in Rakiya – Stories of Bulgaria.
The Baker
“I’ve heard you make the best pitas in all of
Sofia.”
“Who am I to argue with what people say?”
Jamal said, looking up from the cash register to find a well-dressed
middle-aged man drumming his fingers on the counter. “What can I get you?”
“Would it be possible to make an order for one
hundred and fifty?”
Jamal stepped back, not surprised at the large
order, but that the man was speaking to him in colloquial Arabic. “I’m sure
that can be arranged,” he said, turning to his brother for confirmation.
Standing near one of the ovens, Amar nodded his consent.
