Introspection Anthology

by Diam Consta

A collection of 8 literary works by Diam Consta in one special edition book (includes 4 never before published works). Poetry, Short Stories and Short Novels on self-development, self-improvement and self-appreciation. A series of highly imaginative, incredibly original, emotion-full stories, brimming with surreal symbolism and vivid descriptions. A fresh and creative way to look at issues frequently covered solely from a stale academic-analysis perspective or are over-simplified to ensure a higher degree of commercialization. A "fictional" way to achieve happiness and embrace the world of feelings.

This special edition includes the full and unabridged versions

- The Fourteenth Cookie
Short Novel, Romance, Children’s Book

- Far Too Many Eyes
Short Novel, Psychoanalysis

- The Everlasting Encounter
Poetry, Romance

- Of Moon and Boats
Short Novel, Surreal World Romance

- Fragile Wings
Short Story, Self-Discovery
(never previously published)

- The Unsurprising Return
Poetry, Romance
(never previously published)

- Unexpected Order in Sheer Randomness
Poetry, Self-Improvement
(never previously published)

- Inter Planetary Emotional Trajectories
Poetry, Self-Discovery
(never previously published)

177 pages, Paperback

Published March 21, 2025

About the author

Diam Consta was born in Athens and traveled extensively throughout his childhood within Greece. Being genuinely attracted to a wide range of disciplines he was able to build relationships with a particularly diverse group of people and be exposed to different viewpoints which well suited his personality of openness, acceptance and an incessant thirst for the “different”.

From the age of 16 he started traveling abroad, as much as he could. After completing his Design studies in Greece, he moved to France to study French literature. Four years later he relocated to London to begin his career in finance. His creative spirit remained alive regardless of his employment environment, participating in painting and photography exhibitions (solo & collective) and continued to travel within Europe, in Asia, North Africa, the United States and Central America.

He started writing more than 15 years ago, initially in Greek and French and then exclusively in English. All his works to date are fiction with roughly half of them being poetry and the other half novels. His literary work is focused primarily on allegories and symbolism with as much humor thrown in the mix as possible. He uses an unassuming writing style, suitable for all ages, trying to help the reader be transported in actual situations and emphasizing the role emotions play in life.

Reviews

[Maria Petrou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Τον ανακάλυψα (έλληνας συγγραφέας) στο ΤικΤοκ (αλλά αντί άλλων), διάβασα το πρώτο έργο του (στα αγγλικά) το λάτρεψα(!), διάβασα το δεύτερο (πάλι στα αγγλικά) με εντυπωσίασε πάρα πολύ το πως 'βαθιές έννοιες' μπορούν να περιγραφούν σε αρκετά απλά αγγλικά (!), οπότε πήρα και την ανθολογία του να τα διαβάσω όλα όσα έχει δημοσιεύσει μέχρι στιγμής. Είναι αποκάλυψη ο άνθρωπος. Από ποίηση μέχρι ιστορίες αγάπης και υπερφυσικές νοβέλες...Το βρήκα καταπληκτικό. Αξίζει να το τσεκάρετε και υποστηρίζετε και ένα νέο έλληνα συγγραφέα που γράφει στα αγγλικά. Δεν είναι και λίγο...

[Laurent Dupois · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful collection of Poetry, Short Stories and Novels. Funnily enough, what I enjoyed the most was the sequence of the book. From Novel to Poetry to Short Story...It's beautifully written, with a very clear emphasis on feelings. I also very much enjoyed the approach on self-appreciation issues. There are no "empty advises" or your "stereotypical all is going to be fine" stuff. It's a very positive approach but without clichés. I really love it and it's from a new indie author...happy to support and highly recommended!

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to have a proper view of Consta's works, this is a must read. I really like having all the works in one book (8 in total) and was pleasantly surprised by the works which have not been published as individual books (much deeper meanings, more profound thoughts expressed). It's nicely put-together and the sequence of the works makes it very readable. Really nice!

[Diam Consta · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the author: A great way to read all currently published works by Diam Consta (includes 4 never before published). An anthology of nearly 10-years worth of works...Poetry, Short Stories, Novels. The perfect way to discover Diam Consta