by Ronesa Aveela | Aug 12, 2022 | Books, Kickstarter, Mythology and Folklore
The summer days are getting shorter, and the greens are turning pale and yellow, the pallet of fall coming to life. But August is one of my favorite months to go to the beach. The water is warm, and the sun is not brutally hot. This is also a prime season for one sea...
by Ronesa Aveela | Aug 5, 2022 | Books, Kickstarter
What child hasn’t wanted a pet? But taking care of them is a serious matter, and even adults find they can’t always fully commit to the care of, say, a cat or dog. Rebecca and I both had cats and dogs growing up. I also had parrots and guinea pigs, and Rebecca’s...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jul 16, 2022 | Books, Entertainment
Overcoming difficulties and differences with the power of friendship July has been an exciting month. First, I’ve been accepted as a lifetime member of the Virginia Writers Club. I’m flattered and honored to have received this recognition, and I’d like to say thank...
by Ronesa Aveela | Jun 10, 2022 | art, Artists, Authors, Books, Bulgarian Art
Years ago, when we started writing about Bulgarian and Slavic traditions and folklore, Nelly created all of the illustrations, but we wanted to do more to promote these traditions from Eastern Europe. We found a way by commissioning rising stars and well-known artists...
by Ronesa Aveela | May 25, 2022 | Authors, Books, Kickstarter, Marketing and Promotion
Our Kickstarter campaign will be ending at 9 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, May 26. This will be your final opportunity to snag a copy of the deluxe print copy. It won’t be made available in retail stores until late November. And, if you want a digital copy, now’s...
by Ronesa Aveela | May 23, 2022 | Artists, Books, Bulgaria, Kickstarter, Marketing and Promotion, Mythology and Folklore, Rituals and Traditions
If this is news to you, our campaign is about the book people have been asking for. It provides lots of fascinating information about the herbs that make up a Bulgarian Eniovden (Midsummer’s) wreath. I, too, was curious what herbs made up the 77½ in the wreath, so I...