Writing

In a world waking from a dark age, a young musician finds himself thousands of miles from home, covered in bruises, and falling in love.

And it’s only downhill from there.

Chronically clueless and incurably naïve, runaway street performer Osha Oloreben has known his share of hard knocks – but none like those he’s dealt in the city of Valena. Dragged into war and battered by disease, Osha unwittingly trades his life for a fever dream of half-truths and hidden realms. Helped and hindered by a cast of mystics, rebels, and ghosts, he struggles to reclaim his body, his identity, and reality itself – before it’s too late.

With humor and horror in equal measure, ‘Farewell, Everything’ delves into the dissolution of a transforming mind. Climate fallout, cultural amnesia, and the enduring legacy of past mistakes set a bleak yet whimsical stage on which healing and self-discovery take on mythic proportions. Stumbling through the stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance – our unlikely hero braves the surreal landscapes of love, loss, and death, from which no one emerges unchanged.

“Véva Perala has crafted a gorgeous and literary expression of sorrow, suffering and self-discovery in this poignant exploration of our soul’s deepest fears and desires. For a magical realism piece, there is just as much plot as there is poetry, and there are plenty of stylish and intriguing characters who we can get to know and analyze as a reflection of Osha’s emotional state, and indeed a representation of our own feelings and problems in the wider world. Overall, Farewell, Everything is a highly resonant novel which I would recommend to fans of accomplished literature and surreal, philosophical works.”
– K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Using beautiful writing, vivid imagery, and poetic descriptions, readers can investigate the mysteries of Osha’s life as we glimpse into his memories, his love interest, everything that he has seen – and the world unseen. Farewell, Everything is very well written, encapsulating the best things about magical realism and leaving readers enamored with the world built in its story.”
– Shannon Murphy, Reedsy Discovery ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I didn’t know Farewell, Everything was going to be such a delightful ride. The author weaves a story with characters that are believable and the novel explores the pain of the protagonist. The pathos is strong and exacting as is the humor, yet the writing doesn’t lack when it comes to realism and the humanity of the characters. The twisty plot leads to an exciting denouement that left me thrilled and satisfied.”
– Rufina Oserio, Readers’ Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Farewell, Everything is a deep and meaningful read, each sentence expertly crafted and illustrative. This is not a read for the faint if heart, but rewards those with the courage to face their fear/pain and become a better person for having done so. I found the epilogue especially touching, slightly sad, but immensely satisfying.”
– Ian S. Schneider, Amazon review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This novel is engrossing and has strong psychological underpinnings. The writing is diligent and exceptionally good. The diction is just perfect and one gets the feeling that each word is weighted and calculated to fit into the sentences. The narrative is humorous and emotionally rich. I found myself pitying the protagonist, then laughing at him, then cheering for him. Farewell, Everything contains descriptions that capture the experience of the protagonist with forensic clarity. Véva Perala is not just a good storyteller, but an author who creates characters that readers can actually feel.”
– Jose Cornelio, Readers’ Favorite ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Twenty percent of the net profits from sales of my book are donated to the following 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations: the Sierra Club Foundation, Prevent Child Abuse America, and RAINN. ❤️