Ronesa Aveela
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Cookery & Diet, Other, Memoir, Children's general
Ronesa Aveela is “the creative power of two.” Two authors that is. The main force behind the work, Nelly, the creative genius, was born in Bulgaria and moved to the US in the 1990s. She grew up with stories of wild Samodivi, Kikimora, the dragons Zmey and Lamia, Baba Yaga, and much more. She’s a freelance artist and writer. She likes writing mystery romance inspired by legends and tales. In her free time, she paints. Her artistic interests include the female figure, Greek and Thracian mythology, folklore tales, and the natural world interpreted through her eyes. She is married and has two children. Her writing partner, Rebecca, was born and raised in the New England area. She has a background in writing and editing, as well as having a love of all things from different cultures. She’s learned so much about Bulgarian culture, folklore, and rituals, and writes to share that knowledge with others. Their writing goal is to make people aware of a culture rich with traditions that date back thousands of years to the ancient Thracians who inhabited parts of Greece, Turkey, and Bulgaria, and other Slavic nations.
Ronesa Aveela's books
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Age Groups: 12-15
Diva lies between life and death. Can Theo find a cure before the day is over and she dies? The final battle with Lamia is looming. Detailed plans have to be made. But Theo can’t let Diva die. Two things can cure her: the Golden Apple, which Lamia has, or his mother’s magical robe, which his other aunt, Magda, has stolen. Theo places his bet that he can find the robe. But one trickster after another has him running all over Dragon Village to find his aunt. Will he find the robe in time, so Diva doesn’t die?
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15
The dragon king is dying. Lamia has the cure. Can Theo get it from her before his father dies? Theo is not only in a race against time to save his father, but the Golden Apple has ripened. The fruit holds the key to immortality. When the apple disappears, accusations fly. Who has it? Diva, his devoted friend? Magda, his mother’s sister? Or someone else who was traveling with Theo when he was bringing the apple to safety? Theo has to figure out the thief’s motive and where the apple is before Lamia gets it. Once it’s in her hands, she can rule the world.
Genres: General Nonfiction, History, Illustrated/Photography, Other
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Do you love all things paranormal? What you know about the spirit world is about to change as you discover these nine unusual household spirits. Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, spellbound by her grandmother’s tales of spirits and other creatures that haunted the countryside. Some scary. Some friendly. All fascinating. She shares those and others in this series of studies about Eastern European mythology and folklore—a rich, colorful blend of Christian and pagan tales, customs, and rituals. Many have lost their original significance, but others are still practiced—especially in remote, rural locations. Household Spirits, the first book in the series, takes you on a journey of discovery of spirits closest to home. You’ll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these elusive house spirits. Here are a few tidbits about what you can expect to find within...
Genres: Memoir
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
A broken country. The will to survive. Is the cost too high to abandon the life you know? When the political climate in Bulgaria changed in 1989, internal struggles remained. Would leaving her country improve her family’s life? With her husband and two young children in tow, the author leaves behind her country, family, and friends, and moves to the U.S. Will language and cultural barriers stand in the way of her achieving the “American dream”? The Wanderer is an emotional, enlightening memoir about the author’s heartaches and joys in learning to acclimate to a new culture, while retaining the essence of her own heritage. If you like heartwarming anecdotes about struggle and survival, you’ll love this book. Get your copy today and explore the hardships and joys of being an immigrant.
Genres: Art & Crafts, Cookery & Diet, General Nonfiction, History, Illustrated/Photography, Mind Body Spirit, Other
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15, 18+
Travel to the land of Bulgaria, where you'll: Discover Ancient Bulgarian Myths, Legends, Folklore, and Mythology Meet Heroes from Greek Mythology with Thracian Origins Enjoy Diverse, Delicious Modern and Traditional Bulgarian Recipes A book for children and adults from 8 to 108 who would like to take a journey and discover Bulgarian folk tales, legends, and mythology. Whether you want to learn a little about their ancient Thracian origins, or you want to experience rituals practiced throughout the year with a fictitious Bulgarian family, or even if you’re only interested in traditional Bulgarian cuisine, this book has something for everyone. Bulgarian culture is rich in folklore and traditions surviving since the days of the ancient Thracians. As pagan and Christian religions collided, many celebrations merged into one. “Light Love Rituals” will take you on a journey to discover these unique festivals. Illuminated by the light of the full moon, a...
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15
Dragon Village lies in ruins. Theo’s diabolical aunt is on loose. Can he stop her before she murders him? Demon attacks on Theo’s thirteenth birthday hinder his search for his father. Then, an unexpected present provides a clue to the whereabouts of the king of Dragon Village. But there’s a problem. Theo’s past decisions may jeopardize the rescue mission. He abandoned the people whose skills he now needs. Will he be able to convince them to help? If he can’t, the dragon king will perish, and the demon lord will rule Dragon Village. Forever.
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15
A desperate plea from a conch begs Theo for help. Can he prevent a catastrophe without losing his own life? It’s been a year since he returned from the mystical land of Dragon Village, and he’s had no word from his dragon father, Zmey. Was the promise to teach Theo about his powers a lie? Has his father abandoned him? Then, Theo discovers that a new menace terrorizes Dragon Village. This time, Theo’s home in the human world is threatened, too. He must learn about his powers on his own and find a way back to defeat his new foe. If Theo fails, the entire world is doomed.
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 12-15
The day fire and ice erupt from the sky, everything changes forever for twelve-year-old Theo. He discovers that dragons are real when Lamia, a three-headed monster, kidnaps his sister. A witch and a talking magpie help him open the portal to Dragon Village, a land he knows only from myth, a place filled with terrifying creatures. A young woodland nymph befriends him when he arrives. He must learn to trust his instincts as he searches for a way to defeat Lamia before the dragon sacrifices his sister. In his journey, he uncovers secrets that reveal that only he can save the mystical land. In this book, you will discover some of the terrifying creatures from Bulgarian and Slavic mythology. Some you may know by other names: Samodivi are Veelas from Harry Potter fame, only here they’re shown as supernatural creatures of the forest. Baba Yaga, Harpies, and other creatures find...
Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Romance
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
Past, present & future come together in this explosive modern tale of love and revenge. Carina, the most enchanting maiden in all of Thrace, is ravished on her wedding day her ring cursed. It will bring happiness to none but her. The curse will be broken only when the ring guides her true love back to her. Every spring she goes to “the other side of the moon” to await the return of her soul mate. After centuries, the ring flashes like a beacon to guide a handsome man named Stefan to Emona. Stefan is a widowed artist from Boston, Mass, with a young daughter. He hopes moving to a secluded village on the Black Sea coast will ease his pain, and the wild, untamed beauty of this surrounding will inspire him to take up his art once again. He meets a mysterious woman and his life changes. He is...