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Ronesa Aveela, ALLi Author Member
Location: United States
Genres: Children's, Cookery & Diet, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Memoir, Other Nonfiction
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
Baba Treasure Chest
~~~ Get all four Baba Treasure Chest stories in one book! ~~~
Stories include activities and coloring pages: The Miracle Stork, Born From the Ashes, Mermaid’s Gift, and The Christmas Thief.
In the tradition of family togetherness, Baba Treasure Chest stories are geared toward the entire family: Adults reading stories to children, families participating in activities, and children working together on coloring pages.
Mermaid’s Gift
Nine-year-old Nick celebrates his Name Day in December, on St. Nicholas Day. But the day is filled with worry because his father is caught out fishing on the ocean during a storm. He receives a special gift from his mother that day, a gift that has an unusual message.
Mermaid’s Gift is a short story and coloring book. In the tradition of family togetherness, Baba Treasure Chest stories are geared toward the entire family: Adults reading stories to children, children and adults working together on coloring pages.
Born From the Ashes
Kerana is spending the summer with her grandmother while her mother is busy with work. Keeping with old traditions, Baba (the grandmother) initiates Kerana as a znahar, an herbal healer, who people often call a witch. Things go wrong when she disobeys her grandmother’s warning.
In the tradition of family togetherness, Baba Treasure Chest stories are geared toward the entire family: Adults reading stories to children, families participating in activities, and children working together on coloring pages.
The Miracle Stork
Rada knows little about her Bulgarian heritage because her family doesn’t practice their customs. That changes when her grandmother comes to visit. On a trip to the zoo, Rada discovers more than animals. She learns that diversity is not something to be ashamed of. Her grandmother tells her about the traditions of their ancestors and the meaning of the martenitsi that she makes every spring.
The Miracle Stork is a story about creating and maintaining traditions and customs to embrace who you are. In the tradition of family togetherness, Baba Treasure Chest stories are geared toward the entire family: Adults reading stories to children, families participating in activities, and children working together on coloring pages.
The Christmas Thief
Seven-year-old Christopher is determined he is going to catch the Winter Monster who steals food from his family’s porch every Christmas. What he discovers instead is the meaning of sharing.
The Christmas Thief is a short story and coloring book. In the tradition of family togetherness, Baba Treasure Chest stories are geared toward the entire family: Adults reading stories to children, children and adults working together on coloring pages.
Discover the Magic of Bulgaria Mediterranean & Bulgarian Cuisine: 12 Easy Traditional Favorites
No finer tradition exists than making Bulgarian cuisine, which is as rich as the soul of the people. The meals, like the colors woven into the nation’s rugs, represent the hospitality and rich spirituality of its people. From the mystical Rhodope Mountains, the birthplace of Orpheus, to the Thracian Valley, known for its roses, whether the dishes are light or hearty, they will always be savory. Some of the recipes have a modern twist to make them easier and more interesting.
*** NOTE: The recipes in this book are the same as those in “Light Love Rituals.”
Little Zoi
Meet the playful little kitty, Zoi. She likes eating cookies, playing in the garden, and stealing fish from a magical glass bowl. She loves her mom and dad, and her favorite time of the year is Christmas. This coloring book is for all ages, cat lovers, or people who just want to sit down and relax.
52 Fascinating Mermaid Legends
This adult coloring book contains 52 detailed illustrations of mermaids around the world, originally published in two volumes: “Mermaids Around the World” and “More Mermaids Around the World.” It includes a tidbit of information about each mermaid at the bottom of the illustration. The images are printed on one side only so the colors don’t bleed through.
Spirits & Creatures Series Collection
The Spirits and Creatures series takes an in-depth look at spirits and creatures across Eastern Europe. Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria where many of these entities were part of the tales and beliefs her grandmother told to her. This series will look at the origins of these beings, and popular ways people believed you could appease or defeat them. Illustrations, stories, music, and videos add to the details of these fascinating beings.
This collection contains the first three books of the series, plus a book of additional dragon tales:
*A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe
*A Study of Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe
*A Study of Dragons of Eastern Euro ...
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Dragon Tales from Eastern Europe
Once upon a time … dragons lived in castles and captured beautiful princesses.
The majestic dragon is a popular fairy-tale character. This collection of old tales made new introduces you to the creatures from Eastern Europe, many unknown to the Western world. These tales may have been told “once upon a time,” but they remain cherished treasures to those who passed them down generation after generation.
If you enjoy this book and would like to learn more about dragons, check out our nonfiction book on the subject: A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe.
A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe
Have you ever wondered if dragons were real?
Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria, terrified by tales of dragons capturing beautiful girls for their brides. Her grandmother armed her with protective herbs and performed rituals passed down from generation to generation.
Dragons, the third book in the series, takes you across Eastern Europe to discover folkloric beliefs, fairy tales, customs, and rituals about the dragons who once lived in the land, and still do within the hearts of many. You’ll learn historical facts, discover intriguing and horrifying stories, and enjoy beautiful illustrations to gain a complete experience of these magnificent creatures.
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A Study of Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe
Mankind’s fascination with the sea has sparked imagination since the first person beheld its mighty waters. Curiosity led people to invent the means to travel across the great oceans and eventually explore beneath them, trying to discover their secrets. Throughout the centuries, millennia in fact, people have created myths and legends about creatures living within the sea’s depths. One of the most alluring and formidable beings to inspire writers, artists, children, and adults is the mermaid, who has been forever immortalized in stories such as Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. But there’s more to this sea maiden than that story tells. In Slavic folklore, she is called a ... [read more]
A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe
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 ...
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The Wanderer – A Tear and A Smile: Reflections of an Immigrant
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 ...
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Light Love Rituals: Bulgarian Myths, Legends, and Folklore
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 ...
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Dragon Village Ouroboros
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.
Dragon Village Firebird
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.
The Unborn Hero of Dragon Village
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. S ...
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Mystical Emona: Soul’s Journey
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 surround ...
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