Marion Deland
I'm a lifelong traveler. Born in Australia, I traveled in Europe at age 13, spent 6 months hitchhiking in New Zealand at 19, moved to the U.S. at 22, and have been based in New York City ever since, interspersed with trips to Europe. In 2004, I discovered Prague, and kept going back. And back. The more I learned about the beauty of the city and the magic of its legends - the more fascinated I became. The "Prague Soul-Steps" book series is the result.
I'm a lifelong traveler. Born in Australia, I traveled in Europe at age 13, spent 6 months hitchhiking in New Zealand at 19, moved to the U.S. at 22, and have been based in New York City ever since, interspersed with trips to Europe. In 2004, I discovered Prague, and kept going back. And back. The more I learned about the beauty of the city and the magic of its legends - the more fascinated I became. The "Prague Soul-Steps" book series is the...
The Skull of Wenceslas
My novel, The Skull of Wenceslas, is released today (June 16, 2026! When I “retired” six years ago and started writing fiction, it seemed this day would never come.
A 5-star review by Readers Favorites called The Skull of Wenceslas “a fascinating ride.”
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-skull-of-wenceslas
Magical realism, set in...
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"I see a great city whose glory will touch the stars."
Prophecy by Libuše, ancient Slavic queen, founder of Prague
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