Anthea Syrokou's Blog - Posts Tagged "eventually-julie"

Hi everyone! I hope you are all well!

It has been a busy month here in slightly cold Sydney. I have been hard at work trying to release Eventually Julie - on time, and I am happy to say that both the paperback, and the kindle edition are finally available on Amazon. Details can be found on my website https://antheasyrokou.com and on my author's central page on Amazon.

I have also been running a Goodreads Giveaway for Eventually Julie, and it has now officially ended. Congratulations to all three winners. Thanks to everyone who has entered, to anyone who has added my book to their "to-read" list, and to everyone that has followed and friended me.

I feel honoured to send the paperback copies to the winners. Eventually Julie has been with me for quite some time now, and I feel that I have gotten to know all characters extensively: their idiosyncrasies, their ambitions, their fears, and their desire to follow their dreams.

I will recommence revisions on my second novel, which is set in sunny Greece, as well as Sydney.

I also plan on reading many books that I have had to place aside for a while during the publication process. I look forward to entering worlds through the minds of others, and to see where they will lead me.

I hope the new month ahead is kind to everyone, and may we continue to follow our dreams, through reading and writing.

Anthea Syrokou

After just having published my novel, Eventually Julie, I have been editing my latest novel which is set in Greece and Sydney. My mind took a momentary break from the pebbled beaches, breathtaking views, and mouth-watering Greek appetisers, and wandered to high school memories of long ago - very long ago!

It was a magical night; full of promise and possibility as I climbed the many steps of the Sydney Opera House with my peers and my English teacher beside me. I felt like a princess as I practically floated to the theatre room and allowed myself to be taken on a theatrical journey; something that I had never experienced before at that point in my life.

We were there to learn, but there were no cold, sterile classrooms, noisy corridors, or students talking over teachers. I sat in great anticipation for what was about to ensue.

A sudden silence enveloped the sweet-smelling scented room. I beamed with delight as I watched darkness descend onto the stage, and the curtains unveiled an illuminated setting, and the first scene from a performance that I would remember for the rest of my life. For some it may have been yet another adaptation of Romeo and Juliet; for me it was an invitation to let go of any inhibitions and allow myself to feel, and be moved by the extravaganza that was presented before my young and innocent eyes.

I was left speechless; tears streamed down my face as I felt so many intense emotions: pain, passion, and extreme exaltation. Each of my senses surrendered to the sheer brilliance of it all. Of course, such feelings were all new to me, being a teenager and all, yet I didn't even care if anyone was watching me; even if the coolest girl in our class sat beside me. We were in the theatre - watching Romeo and Juliet - at the Sydney Opera House. To not feel was almost sacrilege.

Hearing the music, studying the setting, wondering how it was all possible, and how it was timed and all put together so masterfully, amplified what I have always felt in my heart; magic really can be created in writing. At that moment, I was the sun and the moon; I could fall in love and whisper sweet-nothings in someone's ear; I could scream at the top of my lungs from a balcony in the streets of Verona. I had been transported to a new world. I welcomed the drama and embraced it, and I realised that such a magical experience was all due to writing.

Life suddenly appeared different; there was a glimmer of hope that magic is not just in fairytales - it is ubiquitous and can be present everyday - even on a "school" night. Life didn't have to just be responsibilities and everyday obligations. We need to pause - to feel and be in the moment.

So as I sit and write, I try to create my own magic on my computer screen. My mind returns to the beauty of Greece, and I remember my magical night at the theatre. I am grateful that I was introduced to a world of reading and to see firsthand how each work can be adapted, and made available for generations to come, because that's what art does, after all. It keeps giving as it lives in the hearts and minds of those who have been in its presence and shapes their today, and their tomorrow.

Hi everyone! Please check out my guest post for Goodreads author, Tony Riches, where I talk about what inspired me to write my debut novel, Eventually Julie.

You can find my post on Tony's wonderful writing blog, The Writing Desk: https://tonyriches.blogspot.com.au/20...

I am currently editing my latest novel and I am happy to say that it is progressing smoothly.

I hope you enjoy my guest post! It was an honour to do it.

Anthea Syrokou

Hi everyone,

It's been a while since I've written a blog post. I have, however, just published a rant regarding my relationship with cookbooks. This was written a while ago - during a time when I fantasized about being the perfect dinner host, hence the rant.

If you have a few minutes to spare and want to have a read, you can find it on my website:

https://antheasyrokou.com/my-articles...

If you would like to subscribe to my newsletter, where I send updates on my writing and future articles, you can subscribe here:

https://antheasyrokou.com/subscribe/

I hope you enjoy it!

Best wishes,

Anthea Syrokou

Hi everyone,

In between doing final revisions for my latest novel, The Greek Tapestry (Julie & Friends, Book 2) which will be released in April 2018, I have finally made a book trailer for my first novel, Eventually Julie. It is now live on my Amazon author page. If you would like to take a look, you can find it here:

amazon.com/author/antheasyrokou

You can also view it on my website: https://antheasyrokou.com

I have also just joined Instagram which has been great fun. My Instagram account is:

https://www.instagram.com/antheasyrokou/

I hope you enjoy the book trailer!

Anthea Syrokou

Hi everyone,

Just letting everyone know that both by books, Eventually Julie (Julie & Friends, Book 1) and The Greek Tapestry (Julie & Friends, Book 2) are now available on NetGalley for the months of JULY & AUGUST 2018!

NetGalley link for Eventually Julie:

https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo...

NetGalley link for The Greek Tapestry:

https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo...

Both books are also on OverDrive so you can request my eBook/eBooks at your local library. You can find the links to both books here:

https://www.overdrive.com/media/38471...

https://www.overdrive.com/media/39504...

I have also published Eventually Julie, and The Greek Tapestry, on iBooks, Nook, and other digital stores as well as on Amazon. The paperback copies are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Booktopia, Book Depository, and other stores.

You can find out more on my website here:

https://antheasyrokou.com

My new book, True Colours, will be published in September, 2018! I will include a blurb very soon. I am currently doing revisions on it, before I send it to my editor.

Wishing everyone a wonderful week! : )


Anthea Syrokou

Hi everyone,

I thought I'd share a guest post I wrote a while ago for Goodreads author Tony Riches. In this post I talk about what inspired me to write the first novel in the Julie & Friends series, Eventually Julie. You can view the post on Tony's blog, The Writing Desk, here:

https://tonyriches.blogspot.com/2017/...

I hope you enjoy it. You can also find out more on my website:

https://antheasyrokou.com

My new novel, True Colours, will be available towards the end of September 2018! You can read the blurb here on Goodreads or on my website:

https://antheasyrokou.com/books/

I'm currently working on the trailer for True Colours. I look forward to bringing you more details about the publication date soon.

Best Wishes and Happy Reading,

Anthea Syrokou

Hi everyone,

The Kobo FEB 40% Sale has begun!

My title, The Greek Tapestry, is included in the sale.

The links are here:

https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/the-...

https://www.kobo.com/p/feb40off

Promo code: 40FEB

Expiry: February 25th, 11:59pm EST

Eventually Julie is also eligible for Buy One, Get One Half Price on Summer Bestsellers! You can find it here:

https://www.kobo.com/au/en/ebook/even...

You can find out more about all my books on my website:

https://antheasyrokou.com/

I hope you have a few minutes to take a look.

Anthea Syrokou