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Marisa Parker
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Goodbye to Italia
Biographies & Memoirs
Author Insight
For the Love of Writing
I was lucky to find an assisted independent (indie) publisher who supported me through my creative journey for both my books. I say lucky, although, I did my research and looked at reviews about the company—that is my first tip about and comment on the changed publishing landscape; and, I have been converted to indie publishing and this new way forward—second tip and comment—that writers need to embrace this model. It is empowering, and you actually get more bang for buck in the long run. My conversion is so strong that I now have the privilege of working with the Ocean Reeve Publishing team that brought my second book to life. The excerpt is taken from when my dad is in an Egyptian POW camp in 1941. My love of writing obviously came from him. His voice transcends the life-death barrier, as I used passages from his (secret) diaries for sections in my first (award-winning) book.
Book Excerpt
Goodbye to Italia
When I get back to my tent that night, I am excited to find a couple of exercise books and two sticky nougat bars hidden under my blankets. I wonder who it could have been but shrugging my shoulders, I gobble down the sweet sticky offering with great delight.
Then the next day, I get another surprise, as the interpreter brings me some ink for my writing. I am glad that I shared my secret enjoyment of writing with him; although, at the time, I was a bit nervous about trusting him. These simple acts of kindness make me feel truly happy, despite all the discomfort around me.
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