Vibrant Imaginative People

October 2025, Issue No. 44

Your VIP Newsletter from Soulla's Writing Room

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Hello dear VIP friend

Gosh it's chilly today! As October comes to an end, the air is turning crisp, the days are getting longer and it’s the perfect time to curl up with a book that’ll give you chills—whether it’s the love-bug that gets your heart racing or a spooky jump-out-of-your-seat tale that gets you hiding under your blankets.

I am deep in the pages of a book called What Was Promised by Tobas Hill.

It was a slow and slightly confusing read for me to start with but I have persevered and I am now, on page 89, totally invested in the story. There are a lot of characters and I have had to go back and forth to check who was who and who was connected to who but now that I am "into" it I am enjoying the slow burn of the story, the lingering actions and thoughts of the characters...

When was the last time you welcomed a slower pace, a pause in all the busyness of life, whether through reading or watching a movie? How did it make you feel?

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As Summer Drifts Into Autumn

For those of us in the UK and across Europe we are enjoying the new fall colours as summer drifts into autumn and we feel and see the changes around us. I cannot help but somehow feel these shifts in time change something inside of me too.

Drawing the curtains as the nights draw in earlier and earlier, lighting my wood burner and listening to the crackles and hisses of the burning logs, I am letting go and welcoming the change in pace around me and within me.

How are you feeling? Do you feel a change in you too?

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Reminders of Who We Are and to Live Heart-led

I did a three-day online course, Healing Days 2025, a few weeks ago and I was reminded of who I am, who I strive to be and why, sometimes, I sabotage myself. I have become aware that I am learning to say yes, more boldly, more wholeheartedly, more trustingly, to those things that align with me, my feelings and my goals, and saying yes to my heart... after all it knows me best.

“The mind cries out, explains, demonstrates, protests; but inside me a voice rises and shouts at it, “Be quiet, mind, let us hear the heart!”-- Nikos Kazantzakis

This quote was used in the online course by Dr Gabor Maté and I can feel myself naturally turning inward — a softening of pace and a deepening of awareness. I can see differently and it’s as though an inner light glows quietly inside of me, guiding me...

Does this quote resonate with you?

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Incredible Moments of Love and Connection

And this inner guide has allowed me to enjoy so many incredible moments with friends, family and colleagues.

I celebrated my baba's birthday with my two sisters, my brother and our children, I did some fabulous filming for a film documentary on immigration stories, I attended the Gala Screening for Regretting You (a book-to-movie adaptation based on Colleen Hoover's book of the same title), I spoke on the panel at a book and author event in Shoreditch where I shared my experience and knowledge both as a writer and a literary agent. I had great fun at a wedding and as always, I have had so much fun with my gorgeous little granddaughter.

"I realise that, it is with my heart that I most often connect with people and places, reject situations and welcome opportunities. I know my heart and I trust it. It is connected to my body and it is also connected to my mind."

Family, friends, frolic and fun... I have been so blessed and, yes, my heart has loved and appreciated it all.

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Twinkle Reads This Christmas

With thoughts of Christmas crowding in on us wherever we turn I am excited to be taking part in a fabulous Christmas Market on November 30th 2025 at the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood...

I hope those of you living in London can make it and just for a little bit of fun I asked ChatGPT to write a little poem...

At the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Christmas Market

Beneath the glow of festive light,

stories and laughter fill the night.

The scent of cinnamon, the hum of cheer—

home and heart feel close this year.

My books lie open, each one a door

to summers remembered, to love once more.

Between Greek roots and English rhyme,

I share my stories — a gift in time.

So come, take a tale, let your spirit roam—

for every page is a piece of home.

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Until Next Time...

It is almost time for my birthday again, another year older (and so thankful for that!) and my heart sings louder than ever as I continue to do all I can to love life, love my family and friends and to welcome everything that comes to me. So until next time... kick some fallen leaves around, snuggle with a book, remember to say I love you and do what makes your heart happy.

Lots of love always,

Soulla xxx

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