January 26, 2012
by Valya
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When I do interviews or visit with book clubs, people often ask how I could write about an elderly woman in The Silence of Trees with such authenticity. Sometimes I answer with a variation of, “She’s certainly inspired by people … Continue reading
December 12, 2011
by Valya
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Last weekend we went to the Museum of Science and Industry where my oldest daughter performed with her Ukrainian folk dance group as part of the Christmas Around the World celebration. If you’ve never seen the exhibit, 50 trees are … Continue reading
November 22, 2011
by Valya
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On Friday night, I made my way up the stairs to the Everleigh Social Club with a friend, to attend the 2011 Naked Girls Reading Literary Award Gala. The fabulous loft space was candlelit and lushly decorated. We were among … Continue reading
November 18, 2011
by Valya
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Tomorrow is the Naked Girls Reading Literary Gala and I am one of 5 finalists to have my work read by the lovely ladies of the Everleigh Club in Chicago. Reservations are required. You can purchase tickets in advance here. … Continue reading
October 28, 2011
by Valya
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A few weeks ago, I was interviewed on the Nash Holos radio program by Paulette “Pawlina” Demchuk MacQuarrie. Based in Canada but broadcast internationally, Nash Holos is British Columbia’s longest-running Ukrainian radio show. If you’d like to listen to my … Continue reading
October 17, 2011
by Valya
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As I mentioned in an earlier post, Iambik Audio is producing the audiobook for The Silence of Trees. After reviewing auditions, we’ve chosen for our narrator the talented Xe Sands! I’m so excited to hear her reading of my novel. … Continue reading
October 3, 2011
by Valya
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Last month I was interviewed by the lovely Paulette MacQuarrie for Nash Holos Ukrainian Roots Radio. The interview and book giveaway of signed copies of The Silence of Trees, will air this weekend, Sunday, October 9, at 6pm PST on AM1320 … Continue reading
August 26, 2011
by Valya
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First exciting news of the week…my sister gave birth to her second daughter, and she is a beautiful, healthy baby!We are all excited and proud and so grateful! Next, book update! I know it’s just a number, but it’s happy … Continue reading
April 16, 2011
by Valya
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I’m having a wonderful time in Philly, visiting with Trillian Stars and the cats, meeting fabulous new creative people, getting better acquainted with the Ukrainian community here. The Ukrainian League of Philly used to be a jail complete with sniper … Continue reading
March 31, 2011
by Valya
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Book reviews are the published writer’s reality show. Many of us cannot help ourselves. We peruse them to get a glimpse of our beloved audience, for better or for worse. (Side note: A quick search on the history of book … Continue reading