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Marina Koulouri

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Marina Koulouri writes WW2 Historical Fiction and Historical Romance, featuring strong emotional histories with a moral dilemma leading characters in the discovery of a painful, yet enlightening and liberating, truth about themselves.
Born and raised in the largest port city in Greece, she has learnt to appreciate diversity and distinguish the mainly human attributes in people from different backgrounds, a powerful uniting force.
A holder of two Bachelor’s degrees in English Literature and Mass Media, and a Master’s in Conflicts in Communication, she has published a novel and a short stories collection in Greek. She also writes for screen and stage. When she is not writing, she teaches English as a foreign language.

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Marina Koulouri Hello Lee,
Thank you for your question. I apologise for taking so long to answer, but I just hadn't noticed it was there - terribly sorry.
I find WWII…more
Hello Lee,
Thank you for your question. I apologise for taking so long to answer, but I just hadn't noticed it was there - terribly sorry.
I find WWII to be a fascinating era, one with immense historical significance. It not only offers an intricate background for exploring people's struggles, sacrifices, resilience, and the complexities of human behaviour and relationships, but the consequences of the war are still��being felt today after all these decades. On the other hand, as a Romance writer, I can't think of a better setting for my books than Paris. The city's unique architecture, history, and culture provide the ideal setting for a romantic adventure. Now, the two can be mixed to produce profound, tumultuous and colourful histories with a strong cinematic feel, bringing the past to life for readers while leaving them with a taste of fairytale.
I hope that answers your question. Please feel free to ask any other questions that you might have and I'd love to know your thoughts about my books.
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Marina Koulouri I put the writing aside and restart reading, watching movies relevant to my theme, listening to music, visiting places where my story is set. Separate…moreI put the writing aside and restart reading, watching movies relevant to my theme, listening to music, visiting places where my story is set. Separately or/and combined these will usually do the trick. If they don't, then I think that maybe I'm not yet ready for this story, so I start something new or resume an older project. When the time is right, it'll come to me! That's also a reason why my books take so long to complete. I never push myself into writing. Writing pushes itself into me.(less)
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Marina Koulouri Did you know I've launched a brand new series of pure sweet Historical Romance unter the title "Fluttering wings"?

In the darkest of times, love transcends all barriers in "Fluttering Wings", a series of heartwarming tales set against the backdrop of World War II, where passionate romances blossom amidst the chaos of conflict.

Check out Book 1 "A nightingale's song" exclusively on Amazon.


Marina Koulouri Let's give some love to my new release, "A winter gathering", Book 3 of the 'Winter Pale' series, which is now live for purchase and review on Amazon.
If you received an ARC and have already posted a review here on Goodreads, you may now repost your review on your Amazon marketplace.
I greatly appreciate your support!
Wishing you Happy Holidays!!


Marina Koulouri I'm very happy to announce that "A sad Chopin waltz" Audiobook is finally released and available directly from my author's website.
Check out the video I've posted to get a feel of it and find the link for purchase.
You can listen to it on the Bookfunnel app on all mobile devices as well as your desktop from your Bookfunnel Library.
I am truly thankful for this new feature Bookfunnel provides selected independent authors with and proud to be one of them!

Happy creative days!


Marina Koulouri Happy, healthy, and creative New Year to all!

For me the New Year has come with many exciting gifts, and I can't even begin to describe what a heartwarming and encouraging feeling that is!

First of all, I am proudly announcing that WINTER PALE is now a GOLD MEDAL WINNER in the 2022 HFC Book of the Year contest.

And secondly, WINTER PALE has earned a feature in the 5th Edition of the wonderful REVIEW TALES MAGAZINE, a place of literature, beautiful ideas, and extremely talented authors. You may find the magazine and my feature on the Review Tales Magazine website and on Amazon.

With my warmest regards


Marina Koulouri I'm proud to announce the 5-star editorial review and Badge of Excellence I received from the Historical Fiction Company for my novel WINTER PALE.
You are welcome to read the review at the Historical Fiction Company website, as well as at the Gallery page of my own author's website.
WINTER PALE is available in paperback as of Oct. 28th and the ebook is scheduled for launch on Nov. 28th.


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