Sofiaessen

LATEST ARTICLES ( 20 )

• Morticia Addams Meets Summer

  

  When it comes to clothes, you can never go wrong with black. At least, that has always been my opinion. You’d probably think you were looking at Morticia Addams... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Crete Is Home

  Three years ago, I had spent almost 20 years living in large, chaotic cities in Asia and decided it was time for a change. I’ve always been fascinated by the... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Safety and Tourism in Crete

  

  This blog entry is a response to a comment and question I received from a reader on a previous blog entry (Economic War Zone). Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's a Dog's Life!

  

  Taxi Driver woke up this morning and decided it was time to liberate his allowance from his mummy's handbag. If she didn't intend for him to help himself, she... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Economic War Zone

  Last week, someone asked me, “What is it like to live in an economic war zone?”The first response that came to my mind was, “I don’t know. I live in Crete.”... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Fact in Sofia's Fiction

  Dear Blog Readers,If you ask her, Sofia will admit her characters in Change of Pace are based on actual people. Her story might be largely fictitious but the... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• What is a Book?

  

  A book is a set of printed sheets of paper held together between two covers. The sheets of paper are covered with text and sometimes include illustrations… or a... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Novel Reads - Books Without Borders

  

  Novel Reads – Books Without Borders What is Novel Reads?Novel Reads is a place for readers and authors from all over the world to converge, find great reads, an... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2012 BOOKS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Long Post: A Rambling Game of 20 Questions Between Lucas and Sofia

  

  Lucas Bantnerauthor of "Tourist"Sofia: Lucas?Lucas: What?Sofia: I’ve had two guest bloggers in a row. I really should post something myself soon. Do you have an... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Hungry for Change

  Have you ever wanted to step back in time? Is your personal daily rat race making you frantic and yearn for something new? If the answer to either of these... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• "Other Systems" Author, Elizabeth Guizzetti, Interviews Sofia Essen

  

  Ms. Guizzetti currently lives in Seattle with her husband and two dogs. I have just been interviewed by Elizabeth Guizzetti on her Blog of Awesomeness. It’s my... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Sign of Procrastination

  

  I haven't written a book yet. So don't take a look at Amazon, not today anyway..., unless you want to get acquainted with a brilliant author such as Sofia Essen... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Daughter of Anarchy

  

  As the title of this blog entry might suggest, I’m a fan of the TV Series “Sons of Anarchy”. There’s never a dull moment and the leading male character is not... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Reasons To Visit the Greek Islands

  

  I could talk endlessly about my love for the Greek islands. But today I'm going to let these photos do the talking. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• In the Pink

  

  “In thePink” meant to be at the very pinnacle of something in the 16thcentury, not necessarily referring to health. Mercurio says, “Why, I am thevery pinke of... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dizzily Delighted

  

  I’m dizzy with delight. I keep clicking back and forthbetween Amazon and Barnes Noble. Change of Pace is now available on bothwebsites. I can hear myself say... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Book Release Causes Bruising

  

  Today,Monday the 16th of April at 6:25 AM Greek time, I received the following newsfrom my publisher: “Congrats! You are officially a published48fourteen author. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• How I Got Lost in Translation and Found the Doorway to Destruction

  What Real Estate Agents call a “Renovator’sDream” is a homeowner’s nightmare in reality. A “Fixer Upper’s Delight” is farfrom delightful unless you have... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2012 EXPAT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cell Confusion

  A couple of years before I moved to Crete, I left Singaporeto travel around Greece for the summer. Eager to get to the islands, I spentless than a day in... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• My Road to (very Moderate) Success

  Mybook is going to be released this month!Tamingwild horses is much less difficult than attempting to become a “publishedauthor”. Of course, I only speak from m... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2012 SELF EXPRESSION