by Nitsa Olivadoti (Author)
In the conclusion to the novels "Cicada's Choice" and "Cicada's Consequence," Eleni thinks she has been through it all and does not believe she is worthy of love until she meets another. Once again, she will have to deal with choice and circumstance in the final heart wrenching story of the Cicada Series. Will she find the peace and love she has been longing for since she first decided to move to America in the novel Cicada's Choice or will her last days be tormented with regret? Current times begin to compare in some ways to Eleni's experience as a child in Greece during WWII. Will history repeat itself, once again? What has become of her childhood love, Yianni?
Author Biography
Nitsa Olivadoti is the author of "Cicada's Choice" and "Cicada's Consequence." She graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2000 with a major in Fine Arts and a concentration in painting. Her visual work has been displayed in student shows, online and local galleries and cultural festivals. In recent years, she has moved her creative focus to writing. Nitsa is of Greek descent and had been wanting to write her maternal grandmother's life story since the age of nine. As she wraps up the three-part series, she is proud to have been able to integrate her life with fiction and world history. Nitsa has completed extensive research in European history, particularly on Greece during World War II, in order to support her grandmother's recollection of past events. Nitsa also recently spent time abroad in Europe which brings current situations to light by enabling her to become a witness on the ground. Follow Cicada Series and Abroad-Short Story Blog by Nitsa Olivadoti on facebook. Nitsa can be contacted directly at: cicadaseries@gmail.com or visit www.cicadaseries.com