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Belle
A. DeCosta's memoir, Echoes in the Mirror,
was published in June 2020, and her piece, An Introduction,
is featured in the 2020 ARIA Anthology, Hope.
Her novel, Treading Water, published November
2021, was awarded Finalist for Best First Novel by Next
Generations Indie Book Awards 2022. Her piece, "Favorite
Neighbor," is featured in the 2022 ARIA Anthology,
Iconic Rhode Island.
Belle has had a lifetime of involvement in dance and
choreography. She is the creator and director of Tap
N Time, a seated tap and rhythm class designed for the
elderly. Previously, she owned Belle's School of Dance
for 25 years, and was founder and director of VERVE
Dance Co.
When
not traveling to nursing homes to share her program,
she enjoys spending time with her grandson, being in
nature, dining with friends, and, of course, writing.
Belle
makes her home in East Providence, RI with her coonhound
Trista and an aquarium full of assorted fish.
Belle
is a member of ARIA -Association of Rhode Island Authors.
Belle
is avaialble for discussions about her books and offers
discounts to book clubs and reading groups.
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