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Maria Vano

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Memoir, Travel, Nonfiction

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Maria is basically a dreamer who wouldn't be able to sit still even if you duct-taped her to a chair. She believes the world is there for all of us to see; to taste all its wines; to eat all its foods; to interact with and learn as many other cultures as you can because it's the only way to truly experience the world and all the amazing things it holds.

Originally born in New Jersey to a Sicilian father and West Virginian Mom, her parents couldn't seem to sit still either, and moved their brood of four (Maria and her three brothers, Fred, Arthur, and Anthony) often. Being the youngest, and the only girl, she learned very early how to be strong and stand up for herself. She took that strength with her on each step she has taken throughout her Maria is basically a dreamer who wouldn't be able to sit still even if you duct-taped her to a chair. She believes the world is there for all of us to see; to taste all its wines; to eat all its foods; to interact with and learn as many other cultures as you can because it's the only way to truly experience the world and all the amazing things it holds.

Originally born in New Jersey to a Sicilian father and West Virginian Mom, her parents couldn't seem to sit still either, and moved their brood of four (Maria and her three brothers, Fred, Arthur, and Anthony) often. Being the youngest, and the only girl, she learned very early how to be strong and stand up for herself. She took that strength with her on each step she has taken throughout her life.

Writing and travel have always been her two main passions (of course we can't forget wine and olive oil!), though she's been a legal secretary, legal assistant, hotel manager, hospitality manager, EFL teacher, translator, editor, proofreader, and content writer. She has a crazy fear of flying even though she flies very often, and has a brother and a couple good friends who are pilots; but insists that if she ever won the lottery, she would buy a small boat and live on it forever. If she can get to her intended destination by ship, she will, though she thinks high-speed trains are great fun too.

When asked if the last chapter has been written, she said: "Well, my best friend, Kim, is due to join me in the next year or so, and we plan to travel all over the world. We're not sure of our final destination yet, but I know we'll enjoy the journey."

Maria would love to hear from you--please share your comments or questions about the book. She enjoys talking about travel and can't wait to hear your own stories!

You can connect with Maria on Facebook. Her personal page is www.facebook.com/maria.vano.96. She also has a page for her animal shelter in Morocco, www.facebook.com/citeangels, where she welcomes donations. Part of her book sale proceeds will go to funding and operating the shelter. ...more

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I was SO pleased to receive this review sent to me through Facebook messaging from someone without an amazon account...
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Reading Maria Vanos' book "When Every Road Whispers My Name" was a real
pleasure. It has many elements which make it a good read; travel through different
European countries. Not just quickly going from one city to another but, actually
living and working. Being a tourist i Read more of this blog post »

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