About Cracking of the Mask by Alexander and Maria Green:
A businessman pens a historical novel set in the mysterious land of ancient Thrace, then re-examines it, convinced the book contains clues to help him resolve his troubled past. An epic tale of adventure, battles, and political intrigues—but also of self-discovery, transformation, and personal healing—Cracking of the Mask brings together two worlds and two eras that, at first glance, have little in common.
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Author Bio:
When Maria and Alexander Green, a mother and son, teamed up to write a novel, Cracking of the Mask was born.
Alexander is passionate about honoring both his American and ethnic Bulgarian roots. A lover of learning, he remains incessantly curious about the world and its inhabitants. His interests include public speaking, organizing tours, bringing people of various backgrounds together, and studying the humanities and social sciences.
Alexander graduated summa cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a B.A. in Economics, minoring in Philosophy. Prior to that, he graduated as valedictorian from the Early College of Forsyth and was individually recognized by the White House for his academic achievements in a letter from President Obama. Taking courses in monetary and labor economics, ethical issues in business, ancient philosophy, and world civilizations influenced his contributions to Cracking of the Mask, as well as having great teachers and professors in the fields of English, History, Philosophy, Psychology, and Geography, to whom he is very grateful.
As a creative entrepreneur, Alexander aspires to produce content that is different yet relatable, thought-provoking yet inspirational.
Maria was born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria, in a family of writers and book lovers. She came to the United States through marriage, having met her American husband in Sofia. She is continually drawn to the lesser-known and always looks forward to learning about new historical discoveries. Maria is passionate about using the art of creative writing as a tool for self-discovery and healing.
A lifelong lover of history and travel, she enjoys experiencing different cultures and ways of living. She likes to be in the world and watch the flow of life, as it has often been both therapeutic and inspirational for her.
Maria and Alexander currently reside in North Carolina.