Vibrant Imaginative People
February 2023, Issue No.15
Your VIP Newsletter from Soulla's Writing Room
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Hello and welcome to your February dose of what’s been happening behind the scenes of my busy but wonderfully blessed writing life.
What’s January been like for you? I came across this term – Wintering – and I absolutely love it. It’s kind of like pulling back and drawing into yourself so as to nurture, nourish and recharge. It’s about caring for yourself, quietly, and often alone, without the need to share or be a part of the big wide world. I love it. I’ve been writing, eating good food (and lots of chocolate!) and reading.
How about you? Have you been wintering?
I have spent slow, leisurely hours reading My Cousin, Rachel by Daphne Du Maurier and writing as part of the DailyOM course I signed up to. I’ve looked at how I fit into the world: inspiration, obstacles, challenges, contributions, worthiness, finding meaning, fulfilment.
It’s a wonderfully eye-opening, meditative and mindfulness course which has allowed me to look deeper within myself to understand what makes me tick and what stops me from ticking the way I want to!
Have you engaged in any self-help or self-care practises? How have they helped you?
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Not Like This, Like That
Alexander and Maria and A Palette of Magpies are one step closer to joining all my other books on the virtual shelves of online bookstores and your own bookshelves and bookstacks at home. I am so excited!
The final standard check to be done on A Palette of Magpies was that of a wonderful sensitivity reader, Michelle Swinea, who read through the story with a view to ensuring that I did not risk offending anyone as I wrote about some of the emotive themes faced by my characters. It was a good experience working with her and I was pleased to receive her comments and suggestions which have definitely made the writing stronger.
As an author, I always welcome the expertise and knowledge of others and appreciate their support in helping to make my writing better and free of anything which may be deemed offensive. Of course, there will always be someone who may be offended, because of their own experiences, beliefs or understanding, but I am confident in the knowledge to have done my best.
Have you ever read a book which has upset you either because it hit a nerve, or you felt had been poorly researched?
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Making Cypriot Media Waves
Coincidentally on the 14th January two wonderful interviews across two media platforms went live.
The Cyprus Mail newspaper interview has had over 8500 views! I am so grateful and delighted the feature article on The Village House and its themes of home, identity and our roots has been so well received.
My HellenicTV interview with the wonderful Vasili Panayi was fabulous fun! Vasili made me feel like we were two old friends, sitting together, for a catch up. I feel very lucky to have the support of my UK Greek Cypriot community and that of the wider diaspora... and thank you too for your love and support too.
It was an exciting time and I am truly grateful to Alix Norman and Vasili for helping to spread the word about my writing and my books.
What did you think? Did you like them? Did you learn anything new about me through these interviews? Do we have anything in common? (Other than our love of books)
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Love Is In The Air❤️
It’s time to look forward to St Valentine’s Day and in this modern world to Galentine’s Day where we not only celebrate our love and adoration for our partners but for the female friendships in our lives.
So I would like to say thank you to the following women who have been incredibly kind, loving, generous and just all-out brilliant!
Daisy❤️ Elaine❤️ Athena❤️ Leigh❤️ Maria❤️ Jess❤️ Alyssa❤️ and Klio❤️.
Wishing you all a wonderful Valentine's and Galentine’s Day!
How will you be celebrating the 14th of February?
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VIP Member Spotlight
From romance to our VIP Spotlight, EntityUK, which is a leading, innovative and progressive fashion jewellery brand, founded by Tanya Giorgio. I am really excited to be able to support her business, not only because I’m a huge advocate of women supporting women but also because I was the winner of a fabulous set of Christmas jewellery which I wore a lot during December!
EntityUK has a fabulous USP which focuses on daily inspiration, self-empowerment and a healthy and positive mindset, by combining stylish jewellery with words of positivity and affirmation built into every design.
Tanya aims to help you boost your happiness and lower your stress and anxiety by creating stylish and durable jewellery, using quality products, with affirming and uplifting words built into each design, so you can wear your daily reminders with style and live your best life with confidence!
Prior to creating EntityUK, Tanya earned her crust by designing and creating beautiful jewellery for many outlets, including Asos and Topshop.
Her jewellery-making career began when she helped bring happiness and positivity to the elderly, by hosting many fun-filled jewellery making workshops, in various care homes around London. I absolutely love this because kindness is another huge aspect in my life.
Tanya was brought up in North London and now lives in Hertfordshire with her husband, neurotic cat and soppy dog! She is growing her online business, while having recently acquired a quirky little boutique near Stevenage, so she can expand her unique creations, offering bespoke and customised orders direct to the public (visitors by appointment only).
You can follow Tanya and keep up-to-date with all her new jewellery ranges via Instagram @entity_uk
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Goodbye and Stay Safe...
until March 23rd when I will be back with your next round of news from me. And before I go I'd like you to join me in sending up prayers for all those who have lost their lives, their loved ones or are still trapped in the devastating path of the earthquake which has crushed the people of Turkey, Lebanon, Syria and surrounding areas.🙏
With love and hugs,
Soulla xxx
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