Reading During the Lockdown

I recently read on social media that many people struggle reading and focusing during the covid 19 lockdown. I don't know about you, but I haven't had that problem yet. On the contrary, more than ever, reading is a way to escape the lockdown, travel without leaving my apartment, dream or reflect on life and … Continue reading Reading During the Lockdown

Now Available In Lebanon

For readers in Lebanon, The Polar Bear and the Palm Tree is now available as ebook on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-polar-bear-and-the-palm-tree Happy reading! Evelyne

This Too Shall Pass

I recently finished the 21-day meditation challenge by Deepak Chopra. Each day brought a thought, an exercise, a meditation session. One day, I had to reflect on all the challenges I had faced in my life, how I felt about them and how I recovered. The mantra of the day was "This too shall pass." … Continue reading This Too Shall Pass

In Defense of Self-Publishing

The Polar Bear and the Palm Tree by Evelyne Fallows Recently, a reader wrote that my first novel, The Polar Bear and the Palm Tree, screamed “self-published.” The one star out of five and the rest of his review confirmed that P. from Ohio did not really enjoy reading my book. Did this comment sting? … Continue reading In Defense of Self-Publishing