ABOUT THE AUTHOR Once a writer, always a writer! As a child, Oliva had a passion for painting and writing about anything that came to mind. As she matured, her writings were focused on anecdotes, essays, and poems. Later on in life, she began writing books, some currently in the works and others already published in digital and paperback formats. Her writing interests, some with bits of humor and drama, include a full-color children’s book. The other three publications consist of a novel; a crime mystery, plus miscellaneous short stories, and a book of miscellaneous poems. A drawing book and the Spanish translation of the children’s book are under revision. Oliva’s paintings started by drawing the human figure in black and white after taking drawing courses in MDC. Gradually, she delved into pastel and oil portraits, followed by oil renditions of landscapes and animals. When it became necessary to divert her full attention to a successful career path in banking, she had to put aside all her artistic dreams. Down the road, after selective antiques collecting and planning, she opened and operated an antique and collectibles store for a few years – appropriately named Antiques Are Forever. The corporation is now inactive. Dealing extensively with antiques and art brought her back to painting. Oliva’s new emphasis was to study the masters’ techniques by visiting art shows and USA plus international museums or from already acquired antique oil paintings. The latter expanded her artistic vision by adding abstracts and modernism to her realistic painting style. Ultimately, she illustrated her books with existing or new paintings. For the artist at heart, the calling never ends... ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 
My first novel, SUBLIME ADOPTION ~ A Tale of Love and Mendacity The 2019 revised edition with a new red cover is available on Amazon, Kindle, and other major distribution channels. What starts as a humane love story linked to a noble adoption turns into a tale of deceit and mendacity with four young adults quickly maturing by the forces of life turns or poor choices. The poignant story evolves from twisted and tormented souls ultimately yearning for redemption. The final surprise revelations open the path to sincere forbearance and new beginnings for all. Even if there is no personal connection to the "adoption theme," the intricate plot will capture the reader's interest as to how it will unfold and the way the varied adoption and personality issues have been dealt with. While the story gets complicated with every chapter, the reader will find a connection to the title and the Make Amends poem. The narrative, in the end, will become clear: "There was a reason behind the madness". Read till the end... be surprised! Excerpts from various pages of the book: "...You have opened my heart toward taking the first step even though I do not know what will happen after that. It seems to me that if you approve of my birth parents there must be something good about them. I already know [...] and I like her. I hope I can say the same thing about the [...]. In the near future, I may be receptive to sharing with them that ‘special kind of love’ to which you have referred. I am not an expert with words, but it must be without demands, subordinate to a superior kind of love–but love nonetheless.” "You may argue that I had no other real experience to compare their love with, but why would I need to compare my state of mind insofar as feeling loved when I have never felt the lack of it?" "The actions preceding this visit paved the way for a new beginning marked by that wondrous feeling of FEELING WANTED, a phrase I am borrowing from you ... While I had always felt the LOVE of my [adoptive] parents, they also proved that they WANTED me in their lives. Two different concepts independent in their values but, when put together, they elevate the meaning of the word ‘love’.” "... But my sweetheart was there, eager as I was to share fleeting while unforgettable moments". "...blurted out a new bombshell, quick enough as to keep me a prisoner of her sorrowful confession..." "...a passionate kiss equal to no other, or so I eagerly believed..." "Our love affair started somewhat platonic, which gave way to our needing more..." >>>From the poem MAKE AMENDS: "Uncover the lies, relieve the hurt, be brave before it's too late; tell the truth... let it be! Make amends! And you'll be FOREVER FREE!" Sublime Adoption ~ A Tale of Love and Mendacity. Available in Amazon, Kindle, Apple iBookstore, B&N (Nook), Sony and Kobo. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ SUBLIME ADOPTION... SPECIAL DEDICATION... This labor of love is dedicated to all natural and adoptive mothers of the world, and to all adopted children of any age. The story is not about chastising anyone for mistakes or actions of the past, but rather it focuses on the ill effects of continued lies and deception. In the end, repentance and the power of forgiveness prevailed. Other relevant situations promote and achieve a sense of acceptance and pride by those chosen: the adopted children. "There is no better feeling than feeling loved and wanted--two different concepts independent in their values but when put together, they elevate the meaning of the word ‘love’." This far-reaching phrase, in whole or in part, appears elsewhere in the book and it is germane to adoption matters of the heart. In most instances, birth parents do love the born or yet-to-be-born creatures, but for some valid reason, cannot keep them. In the majority of the cases, the adopted children feel loved and wanted by their adoptive parents who chose to have them in their lives. Consequently, most adoptees do not feel rejected or abandoned; on the contrary, they tend to joyfully embrace the fact that one or two souls elected to have their hearts broken so that their natural child could enjoy a better life. THE AUTHOR ___________________________________________________________________________________________ BOOK OF DIVERSE WRITINGS - Volume I - Revised version with blue color cover. As the title suggests, the Book of Diverse Writings – Volume I - compiles a variety of works: short stories, essays, anecdotes and trivia. The book begins with HIDDEN, the featured crime story, followed by fifteen other short stories with single or mixed genres: action, adventure, family, fantasy, light romance, and science fiction (Sci-Fi), thus giving the readers a wide choice of themes and plots to read–all with surprise endings. The Anecdotes are about personal real-life thrilling experiences with a touch of drama. The essays range from honor and pride to inspirational and motivational themes; from personal views on life or careers to philosophical renderings, and other subjects. This wide variety will suit individual preferences in more than one way. Young adults and adults can enjoy this anthology at leisure. The stories can be read in the short time frame of two minutes to thirty or more for HIDDEN, A Crime Mystery, the featured story. The book ends with seven trivia tales, each sharing a famous opening line in one single paragraph. Reading time for the latter is estimated at one minute or less each. As you engage in each story's plot, note that many of them were written under the guidelines of the Writers 750 Group, consisting of incorporating three highlights (words) and a common theme. First published monthly on the Group's website, they have now been made part of this anthology. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 
OLD B&W cover: Replaced with new, blue cover seen in the upper right above..
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BOOK OF DIVERSE WRITINGS - Volume II Published in Amazon, Kindle and other publication channels. Author's project: Revise interior, add new color cover and new material. Poems ~ Free Verse - Universal Themes A collection of poems about love, abstract, inspirational, motivational, and anything else that came to mind. MY POETRY STYLES (My honest disclaimer) | || I love writing Poems or prose But I must confess Without apologies My verses do not Conform to norm: Not Classic at all! | Of irregular length With some, little or no rhyme In open form Or mixed, why not? They call it “The new free verse” Never in meter ... It matters not! | With themes too many: About fleeting or eternal love Inspiring, Motivational, Philosophical Poetical versions of Essays Abstract, Haikus, in Spanish That's Volume II Of Book of Diverse Writings | CHOOSING THE ROAD . We can follow the beaten path For an easy walk on smooth terrain, Or take the road less explored Full of roses embraced with thorns Pesky pebbles and pointed stones Making our journey on this earth Difficult for us to traverse. . The choice should be the byway That hardly a soul has surveyed Full of holes, pebbles and boulders Plus bushes with spiny clusters... --But… what's there to be gained…? The pride of not having derailed From life's troublesome journeys. | . MAKE AMENDS (From the novel SUBLIME ADOPTION ~ A Tale of Love and Mendacity) . If you ever lied About family or friends If you told that lie time and again But you never told the truth To the people you had lied to… It is time to make amends. . If you've hurt Family or friends And you saw the agony in them How their lives forever changed But you chose to ignore their pain… It is time to make amends. . Whether you tend to Shower your graces on others Or to pray to God for redemption Because “you are good…” Just do the math! Don't ignore your painful wrath Wake up my friend… and make amends! . Uncover the lies, relieve the hurt Be brave before it's too late Tell the truth… let it be! Make amends! And you'll be Forever Free! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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BIRDYJOSH AND BIRDYLU ~ A Paper Birds' Story
An endearing kids-to-adult fantasy tale about two enlivened birds depicted in realistic settings--by the light of the silvery moon. The last two pages--emphasizing love and caring for animals of all kinds--were dedicated to Ollie the Beagle and Brandy the Pomeranian, now in their special Heaven. |
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BIRDYJOSH AND BIRDYLU
A Paper Birds' Story (The book condensed In a poem) (c) Mirta Oliva I folded the paper time and again And so you were born, my Origami paper bird BIRDYLU was your name - and you flew and you played Your eyes always calling for a handsome paper mate So I went right along and folded paper again And soon he was born, BIRDYJOSH was his name The pair was in love, I noticed one day Thus I prepared a wedding for the sweet paper birds My prayers were answered, you flew in the room staring through the window at the green leaves and blooms I only knew then they‘d be leaving my den But I’d always be watching both birdies and hatchlings. To get seeds and other goodies they'd get out of the roost safeguarding their 'lil bodies from the light of the high moon The birds built their nests... the chicks came and went And Boxer my cat would not go near them For it happened one day, BIRDYLU was surprised a feathered-chick had arrived... It really blew her away! With only one worm, what was she to do? When two little beaks were begging for food! It was then that I told her, you must feed both birds The one with the feathers and the one of papier So BIRDYLU fed both chicks and soon they would play Minding not a bit of what they were made And when the time was near for the feathered little chick To join her own breed, I saw more than one tear... All birds shared the forest very close to my backyard So they would see each other by the silver moon at night One day I arranged a big party in the skies What a sight, what a night, I could not believe my eyes! With the colors of the rainbow more chicks were born They all lived in harmony, they all shared the fun And BIRDYJOSH and BIRDYLU, dressed in red, green and blue remained always together, forever true . . THIRD-PARTY ANTHOLOGIES The author contributed one or more short stories to third-party anthologies consisting of several authors, namely, __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
GIANT TALES ~ Dangerous Days Published under the direction of Heather M. Schuldt, this anthology consists of many three-minute reading or so short stories from several authors, including THE GREEN INVISIBLE MOUNTAIN - (c) Mirta Oliva A young childless couple has settled in this remote area away from family to enjoy nature and to live off the land as much as possible; however, things always happen to change good people's plans, or so the story goes, until one day... Many other themes are included in this collection of versatile short stories by several writers with their own styles and views. ANOTHER ANTHOLOGY BY CREATIVE WRITERS: 31 DAYS OF OCTOBER - A Haunting Collection of Halloween Tales (c) Shae Hamrick ~ Cover by Glenda Raynolds. Twenty three writers, including myself, cooperated with one or more stories. Stories by Mirta Oliva:
The stories are all about witches, of course... How they live, their wild and usually nasty schemes, and so on. Each story is different, each plot unique. FInd out by yourself. ~ O ~ MIRTA OLIVA'S SAMPLE ARTWORK:
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QUETZAL IN THE FOREST
(c) Mirta Oliva
See more artwork at http://www.olivaarteshow.com
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Study in Watercolor - 2014
What is this? Broken used diskette parts mounted on a black coated canvas.
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