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Maria Ellis

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Born

in Pitesti, Romania

Website

http://www.maria-ellis.com

Genre

Fiction, Children's, Young Adult

Influences

John Steinbeck, Ernest Hemingway, Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendack ...more

Member Since

September 2013

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I was born in a mid-sized industrial city in the South of Romania, while the country was still dominated by the communist regime in 1975. My father was a political prisoner in the 50's and 60's. His story and that of other members of our family inspired my first book, a novel that I published in Romania.

At 21 I moved to the US. I spent the next 8 years or so trying all sorts of things, such selling computer products over the internet, freelance business writing, screenwriting courses and the rich Mexican cuisine. I returned to Romania for family reasons, published my first novel and then my first kids book, that I also illustrated.

I spent another 8 years in my native country, writing novels, kids books and TV sitcoms. When the global recess ...more

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Bugburbia party scene – Breaking the ice (weekly cartoon)

This cartoon appeared today on my comics and cartoons website, Bugburbia. I’ve also begun creating video versions of the cartoons. Let me know if you like them!

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Maria Ellis’s books

Average rating: 4.0 · 63 ratings · 12 reviews · 29 distinct works

	Carte de colorat pentru orbi 4.05 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2007 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monkey Bandit and the Naughty Ball: (Rules and Discipline for Kids) (The Monkey Bandit Series for Toddlers and Preschoolers) 3.78 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ultimate Home Apothecary Collection: 270 Powerful Herbal Remedies to Detox, De-Stress, and Defend for Whole Body Wellness [Over 40 Beautiful Illustrations and Tables Included] 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Golden Cheese 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Niciodata Vreodata Destul really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monkey Bandit and the Monkey in the Moon - A creative bedtime story for children. (Monkey Bandit Children's Books (Ages 0-6) Book 1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monkey Bandit and the Colorful Parrot: Children's picture book about self-esteem and comparisons with others. Educate with humor. (Monkey Bandit Picture Books for Babies and Toddlers 6) liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Bear's Slippers it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Redefining Entrepreneurial Success: A Guide to a Healthy and Holistic Lifestyle (The Journey to Wellness, Freedom, and Legacy Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Monkey Bandit Takes a Bath (Monkey Bandit Funny Children's Books for Babies and Toddlers Ages 0 - 4 Book 5) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Aș fi vrut să fiu un copac sau să am puterea să las viața să-mi crească singură de undeva din burtă sau de sub coaste și să se răspândească apoi prin mâini și prin picioare,prin gât și prin fiecare fir de păr,în orice direcție ar fi vrut ea,ca un trandafir care se cațără pe o casă.Așa aș vrea să mă cațăr pe lume.”
― Maria Ellis, Carte de colorat pentru orbi

tags: copac, lume, trandafir, viata

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“Apoi am refuzat să mă gândesc în urmă și să mai dezgrop oase și singurele amintiri cărora le dădeam voie să se așeze confortabil în mintea mea erau cele bune,adică cele care mă făceau să râd pe dinăuntru.”
― Maria Ellis, Carte de colorat pentru orbi

tags: amintiri

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“L-am sărutat și l-am iubit,fiindcă mă găsise în afara cetății și apoi mă ajutase să îmi construiesc eu una,fără să ceară nimic înapoi și mai știam că avea să fie cu mine multă,multă vreme apoi,poate până la sfârșit și că,oriunde m-aș fi aflat și cu oricine,el avea să îmi păzească somnul.”
― Maria Ellis, Carte de colorat pentru orbi

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