Author spotlight Ellis Shuman

Rakiya – Stories of Bulgaria

Bulgaria is probably a country most people know little about. Rakiya – Stories of Bulgaria introduces Bulgaria with a collection of short stories in which readers will hear the voices of native Bulgarians as well as see the country through the eyes of those visiting Bulgaria for the first time. Readers will get a chance to experience Bulgaria’s unique rich history and traditions and explore the country’s picturesque villages and stunning nature. And readers will enjoy a virtual taste of Bulgarian cuisine topped off with the country’s traditional alcoholic drink – rakiya. 
In the twelve stories of Rakiya – Stories of Bulgaria, you’ll meet a mother pickpocketing tourists in order to support her daughter. An elderly war veteran ashamed of his actions during the Holocaust. Two brothers hunting a killer bear. A Syrian refugee working in a Sofia bakery. A femme fatale disappearing at an international writers’ conference. And two neighbors competing to see who makes the best alcoholic drink.

Rakiya – Stories of Bulgaria was published on June 17th (GenZ Publishing) in digital, paperback, and hardcover editions.
https://www.amazon.com/Rakiya-Stories-Bulgaria-Ellis-Shuman-ebook/dp/B0D3WQP9TN/

About the Author
Ellis Shuman is an American-born Israeli author, travel writer, and book reviewer. His writing has appeared in The Jerusalem Post, The Times of Israel, and The Huffington Post. His short fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and has appeared in Isele Magazine, Vagabond, The Write Launch, Esoterica, Jewish Literary Journal, San Antonio Review, and other literary publications. He is the author of The Virtual Kibbutz, Valley of Thracians, The Burgas Affair, and Rakiya – Stories of Bulgaria.
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