Ad Kalendas Graecas: A Multilingual Journey of Emotions and Reflections

In the world of literature, there's a new voice on the scene that's mixing languages, cultures, and feelings into a captivating compilation of narrative prose. Ad Kalendas Graecas, the first published book from author G. Maria Bencich-Grigore, dives deep into the ups and downs of life, weaving together raw emotions with the search for belonging and identity.

Ad Kalendas Graecas (Círculo Rojo, 2024) serves as a collection of disparate narratives, each brimming with raw emotions ranging from restlessness to heartbreak. These narratives, though distinct, are bound together by themes of passion, hope, and the relentless pursuit of salvation. Through a bilingual journey in English and Spanish spanning over a decade, readers are invited to explore the landscape of early maturity, where emotions are transformed into literature, offering solace and understanding to those who navigate similar fragments of existence.

G. Maria brings a mix of personal experiences and academic insights to her writing. With roots in Romania, growing up in Spain, and hopping around the UK, Mexico, Turkey, and the US, whilst finally finding home in Edinburgh, Scotland, the author's writing is influenced by a blend of cultures and extreme opposites. A philosopher at heart and by formation, she works at a global consultancy supporting international development and purpose-led organisations. Her free time is spent with her husband, their cats and reading, writing and singing as much as she can, and whenever she can, alongside with developing other crafts, such as jewellery-making.

Mark your calendars for the 2nd of May, as G. Maria invites you to the book presentation of "Ad Kalendas Graecas" at the Art and Craft Collective (93 Causewayside, Newington, EH9 1QG) in Edinburgh. Join us at 7 pm for an evening of literary exploration, where G. Maria will also be signing copies of the book and refreshments will be served as we celebrate the power of storytelling to save us and understand... a small bit of all the things we cannot quite comprehend.