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about me

Hello there;
This is my first attempt at writing anything other then school assignments,personal letters and grocery lists.
I live in the beautiful Hudson Valley in Upstate New York.
My passions in life are traveling (working as a travel consultant),my little family and obviously writing:)
I have been on Authonomy for a few months now and have gotten some amazing feedback and help with my work.
This led me to change my novel into the first person.
My novel is semi autobiographical and gives a good insight into marrying into a different culture, relocating and stumbling somewhat blindly through life with humor and heartbreak. My novel was finished (now still editing) and I keep releasing new chapters, hoping to keep people interested.
Publishers,Agents and Editors interested in my work please contact me at:
ebauthor@gmail.com

favourite books

Good question!!! I read many books and don't necessary have a favorite. I enjoyed:
-The Help by Kathryn Stockett
- Wish you well by David Baldacci
-Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
-House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus
-Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver
- Stieg Larson's Trilogy (Girl with the DragonTatoo)
But having that said there are many great books out there and I hope that I will have enough time to get to them all :)

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my books

Ella In Between

Elke Beck

Is love enough to overcome homesickness and displacement? Ella, a young German woman, marries an American and has to adjust to life in the USA.


Having grown up in a small German village and leading a quiet, orderly and sheltered life, Ella hasn’t the slightest idea how falling hard for a charming young American will turn her world upside down.
She enjoys married life in her familiar surroundings even though she quickly realizes she has a lot to learn about this seismic shift in her life.
It is not as simple as cooking for two, sharing the same apartment or laundering someone else’s dirty underwear. This is a marriage not just of two people but of two continents, two countries and two cultures.
Ella assimilates him into her life but the change that is inevitable comes too soon. She is being torn away from everything she ever knew and has to find her way in the “New World”. Ella fumbles and stumbles through this difficult state of affairs and tries hard to fit in far away from home. Her moods and emotions swing wildly,at times amusing or deeply concerning her ever patient husband. Will Ella ever adjust, or will she always remain in between?

 

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Kenneth Edward Lim wrote 58 days ago

Elke, You might want to click on www.scribd.com/dloganw whereby Davi....

GCleare wrote 131 days ago

Elke - I was lucky to have my novel SECRETS WE KEEP on your shelf la....

Kate LaRue wrote 150 days ago

Hi Elke! Just a quick message asking for help. You once had good thin....

KirkH wrote 160 days ago

Thanks Elke for backing Expat Wives. Much appreciated. Hope it can s....

Maevesleibhin wrote 168 days ago

Dear Elke, Happy new year. You helped Mrs. Maginnes is Dead make i....

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I wrote 300 days ago

Dear Patty; I finally managed to get to your book and was immediately fascinated. Your writing style is fluent and concise and your set your scenes beautifully. I love the history lesson and the flashbacks to another time. Gypsies are fascinating and the little glimpse you give into their lives was... view book

I wrote 313 days ago

I really liked your entertaining story about your four-legged family members. I caught myself smirking and actually reading some passages out loud to my hubbie, since Snoopey's antics were just too funny. Not sure how I would have dealt with the puppies sensitive tummies though. I have a feeling I w... view book

I wrote 314 days ago

Shirley, Thank you so much for the backing.I'm glad you enjoyed the read. Appreciate the support. view book

I wrote 316 days ago

I read through chapter three of your story and liked the subject matter you've chosen. There are so many children and teens being shuffled around the foster system and you addressed that well in your opening. Nice job and high stars. G.ood luck to you Elke 'Ella In Between' view book

I wrote 316 days ago

Was only able to read the first two chapters due to other reading engagements. Not my usual pick of literature but very well written. You set your scenes well and give your main character a lot of dimension and depth. High stars from me and best of luck; Elke 'Ella In Between' view book

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