Congratulations to the creators of "20 Days in Mariupol" for winning best documentary. The film reveals a ghostly city landscape. Where were all the civilians? They were hiding underground. What was it like for the masses to live in basements without water, food, or heat? How did they handle having to sleep beside corpses? If you want to know more, I encourage you to read "Escape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story." -Anne K. Howard The city … [Read more...]
ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL Ranks #1 in Biographies of Women!
Another moment to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary talent of our authors and their remarkable creations! 🌟 Congratulations to Anne K. Howard and Adoriana Marik! 📚 ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL has soared to the #1 spot on Amazon, and it's truly well-deserved. ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL narrates the incredible true story of an ordinary Ukrainian woman's courageous journey to freedom amidst the challenging backdrop of Russia's invasion in 2022. It's … [Read more...]
ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL: A Survivor’s True Story by Anne K. Howard Wins at the 2023 IRDAs!
We are thrilled to announce that ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL: A Survivor's True Story written by Anne K. Howard with Adoriana Marik has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Independent Reader's Choice Book Award (IRDAs) in the Biography category! This well-deserved recognition is a true testament to Howard's unwavering dedication as an author and her sincere commitment to illuminating important issues through meticulous research and attention to … [Read more...]
Anne K. Howard at Quinnipiac University Conference for Ukraine
Award-winning author, advocate, and attorney, Anne K. Howard spoke at a Quinnipiac University conference last Saturday. The conference marks the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal delivered the opening remarks. Howard is a graduate of McGill University and the University of Cincinnati, College of Law. She is the author of ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL: A Survivor's True Story as told to her by Adoriana … [Read more...]
What Happened in Mariupol When Russia Invaded? Anne K. Howard Shares this three-part series about the plight of another Ukrainian refugee from Mariupol.
Audie Winning Voice Actor Jennifer Jill Araya Narrates ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL: A Survivor’s True Story
The groundbreaking true story of Adoriana Marik's journey from Ukraine as told to Anne K. Howard is now available in audiobook format! Infusing Marik's harrowing story with vitality through voice and storytelling, Jennifer Jill Araya breathes life into ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL. She is an Audie Award Winner, Earphones Award Recipient, American Library Association YALSA Amazing Audiobooks Award Winner, SOVAS Award Finalist, and three-time Independent … [Read more...]
WildBlue Press 2022 Year in Review: Part 1 of 2
22 New Books Released 14 Nonfiction Titles 8 Fiction Titles That's right; 22 new books in 2022! Each year we put out gripping, celebrated true crime titles and this year was no different. Two authors asked readers to make up their own minds about potential governmental coverups. Suzanne Buchanan started us off in March with THE CURSE OF THE TURTLE: The True Story Of Thailand's "Backpacker Murders"-bringing to light the brutal … [Read more...]
Personal Greeting from Anya to Adoriana and Anne – Nova Kahovka for Life | UKRAINE
Enjoy this video message from Anya in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine. Sent to the authors of "Escape from Mariupol: A Survivor's True Story," Adoriana Marik and Anne K. Howard. I wish you, girls, warm, happy holidays. A lot of smiles and joy. Let every moment gladden your heart." … [Read more...]
Lost in Translation: The Challenge of Sharing a Ukrainian/Russian Story in English
Adoriana Marik’s ESCAPE FROM MARIUPOL, Told to Anne K. Howard, Exposes the Realities of War And Gives Readers Hope
In early 2022, life in the port city of Mariupol, Ukraine was safe and predictable for Adoriana Marik. The 31-year-old tattoo artist loved walking her dog by the seaside and meeting friends at cafes and public gardens. But all that changed on February 24, 2022, when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his "special military operation." Adoriana was forced to hide in a filthy network of basements and underground tunnels. For more than a … [Read more...]
