by Chloe | Jul 4, 2020 | Helios, Musings
Why is it that some of the best fun in reading occurs when a character makes a mistake, a cringeworthy, “oh, dude!” sort of moment? As long as it’s plausible, a misstep always draws me in. Is it more than mere schadenfreude, the pleasure in someone else’s misfortune?...
by Chloe | Jun 28, 2020 | Helios, Who Knew?
Ouzo (OOH-zo) is an anise-flavored clear liquor which is featured in Helios and the other novels in this series. The home-brewed raki similarly tastes like licorice. Its origins, like those of many alcoholic beverages, trace back to monasteries—holy spirits,...
by Chloe | Jun 13, 2020 | Helios, Who Knew?
The Moutza (MOOT-sah) is the most insulting hand signal among the Greeks. It consists of five spread fingers and an outstretched palm, facing the recipient, and is often accompanied by swearing. It dates to the Byzantine Empire, at which time criminals were paraded...
by Chloe | May 31, 2020 | Cool Places, Helios, Who Knew?
One thing I love about writing is the way it can transport me away from my same old familiar surroundings, to a whole new world. The photo below is from the apartment building complex The Wave, which is featured in Finders, Keepers, along with several other locations...
by Chloe | May 19, 2020 | Helios, Progress
FINDERS, KEEPERS is out, and available on Amazon! I’m so excited, and grateful for my wonderful beta readers who helped make it awesome! It’s a stand-alone, complete novella (no cliffhanger) which ties in with The Helios Series of Greek Romance and...
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