Depicting natural wonders, the rich cultural heritage and the mentalité of Bulgaria all while baring the bones of taboo topics - New Eastern Europe Ellis Shuman’s book portrays the idiosyncrasies of Bulgarian life while exposing angles of which its citizens are often oblivious.

Review of "Rakiya - Stories of Bulgaria" in New Eastern Europe magazine.
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Oh, you've totally misjudged the book by its name. Read the stories and let me know if you think the title's appropriate. It has nothing to do with the alcohol!

@nancysthompson.bsky.social I found you here!

@bistrawrites.bsky.social - hello Bistra! I lived in Sofia for 2 years and I've written 3 books set in Bulgaria. One of them was translated into Bulgarian in 2016. Nice to meet you!

@atanaspekanov.bsky.social - hello, nice to see you here. I lived in Sofia for 2 years and I've written 3 books set in Bulgaria.

I haven't yet made the decision - I have a lot of followers over there, but most are inactive. Here, I'm just getting started.

Wow, I lived in Sofia 2 years - and walked to work in the snow all winter!

Thanks for sharing this - I'm new here as well.

Hiking in the Pirin and Rila Mountains of Bulgaria - where I got inspiration for my new book. Writers - where do you get your inspiration?

I'm definitely thinking about it.

@rachelglickler.bsky.social - hey, I followed you here! You're my first connection and this is my first, hmm, what do you call this anyway?