“The following collection of letters tells a story of human compassion, of survival, and the power of an insistent faith. Gratitude is timeless and the Artabans are still among us on their journey.”
— Maria Ritter, 2020
Winner, 2023 Illumination Book Awards bronze medal in Biography/Memoir - Inspiration
— Maria Ritter, 2020
Winner, 2023 Illumination Book Awards bronze medal in Biography/Memoir - Inspiration
Sometimes, you’ll have to make do, and you’ll find a treasure.
Winner, 2022 eLit Book Awards bronze medal in Short Story Fiction
Sieglinde has always felt different from her two sisters. But, upon discovering a secret treasure hidden deep in the soil of her late mother's strawberry field, Sieglinde embarks on an emotional journey to find her purpose. She learns that not all is fair and equal in life, and often the discovery of hidden gifts brings golden opportunities and a surprising and bright future.