Maria P Frino
Dec 6, 20232 min
Another year has flown by and with 2024 around the corner who knows what is ahead for all of us? For me, well, 2024 will bring in two more books, Book Three of the Edward's Cat trilogy and a contemporary Women's Fiction novel, Fame and Other Disasters. Two more stories to add to my growing collection of self-published books.
I enjoy writing and I keep publishing books because I'm a born storyteller. I love everything to do with #reading, #writing, and #publishing. When a reader sends me an email or message or reviews one of my books, it's such a thrill. To know my stories resonate with readers is simply wonderful, a great feeling.
And books make great gifts too. Especially for someone who has everything. A book can take you to a magical place, help you relax, teach you something, and best of all, entertain you. What else can you do to be entertained for days, weeks, or even months for under $30? So, go ahead and buy a book or two for Christmas (or birthday or any other occasion) for the reader in your life.
Being an author has brought me many gifts like meeting fellow authors, meeting my readers at various events, and forming associations and collaborations with other authors. One of these is Sydney Authors Inked, a group I am a founding member of. We do free talks about writing, books, reading, and publishing at The Little Big House, Summer Hill, Sydney. Keep an eye out on my website and socials for dates when these talks are scheduled. We have many exciting topics and interviews to bring you in 2024.
The other thing I'm enjoying is selling my books at local markets around Sydney with fellow authors. Anna Ceguerra is the organiser of these stalls and we join her at various markets when we can. We enjoy talking to people who come up and browse our books and signing them when they buy the books. If you're a Sydney author and would like to join us contact Anna via email - info@a-whim-away.com
So, here's to 2024 being a bumper year for all of us, I wish you all a happy festive season, stay safe and I'll be back in February with more news, stories, and books to write and talk about.
Happy Reading
Maria P Frino