A Slow Goodbye, by Ramona Stoian

Inspired by true events this emotional novel will captivate the hearts of readers while keeping them absorbed in it's mystery and tangled threads.

From The Blurb;

'In “A Slow Goodbye,” Elira faces the devastating reality of her mother Liv’s

terminal illness, caught in a state where past and present, memory and fear, seem to collide.

As she tries to reconcile with the inevitable, Elira slips between her waking

life and intense dreams that reflect her inner struggle. She confronts the

unimaginable—the gradual loss of her mother—testing her strength and revealing her vulnerability.

By her side is Nick, a devoted and steady partner who provides her with the quiet support she often needs, yet resists asking for it.

Her closest friend, Teo, is Elira’s confidante and understands her on a level no one else does. Teo is fascinated with Elira’s dreams, seeing reflections of emotions too powerful for words. Their friendship, however, is not without its challenges: Teo is weighed down by her husband’s battle with a gambling addiction, forcing her to confront whether love alone can withstand such hardships.

Liv, Elira’s mother, has defied death more than once, her presence now taking on an almost ethereal quality. Even after her passing, Liv appears to Elira in dreams, a comforting presence guiding her through her grief.

Elira’s father, a man of quiet strength and compassion, approaches Liv’s death with calm acceptance! A maturity that both contrasts with and supports Elira’s turbulent emotions.

Elira’s interactions with the healthcare system reveal another side of her journey.

Though charged with providing care, the doctors and nurses often seem detached and mechanical, adding to Elira’s sense of stress during this profoundly personal experience. Corruption!

Inspired by actual events, “A Slow Goodbye” is a moving portrayal of one woman’s fight through grief. As Elira confronts her deepest fears, she gains new insights into herself, her relationships, and the enduring impact of her mother’s love.

A story of love, memory, and letting go. It reflects on how we find strength in the connections that shape us and how, even in loss, we carry forward the legacy of those we cherish.

“Otherwise, what good is all the pain collected, all the tears shed? Was Liv coming back? Could this intense mourning make Liv’s transition to the light easier? Or worse?” (A Slow Goodbye)  '

About The Author;

'I am an author and multidisciplinary artist creating work grounded in emotion, resilience, and literal transcriptions of my dreams. My debut novel, A Slow Goodbye, examines grief and healthcare system dynamics, and I am currently working on my third book. My creative portfolio also includes Shades of Simple Beauty – Reflections 81—a 3-in-1 book, notebook, and sketchbook featuring my reflections and photography—alongside textured paintings and a family coffee-restaurant business in Greece.  '

You can follow Ramona Stoian on Instagram here; https://www.instagram.com/ramona.stoian.insta/?hl=en Explore Ramona Stoian's artwork and learn more about her on her website here; https://www.ramonastoian.com/home-2/

About The Book;

Buy A Slow Goodbye on Amazon here; https://www.amazon.co.uk/SLOW-GOODBYE-RAMONA-STOIAN/dp/B0DJHKFNJ9

Written in English

119 Pages long.

Published in 2024

Adult Mystery Thriller

ISBN - 979-8337845180