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Belle
A. DeCosta's memoir, Echoes in the Mirror,
was published in June 2020. Her novel, Treading Water,
published November 2021, was awarded Finalist for Best
First Novel by Next Generations Indie Book Awards 2022.
The Heart of Addisen, book two in the Treading
Water series, was published March 2023. Her latest
novel, The Lesson, launched in April 2024, was
awarded Winner of The International Impact Book Award
for Women's Fiction, and Finalist in Inspirational Fiction
by American Fiction Awards.
Belle also has pieces featured in ARIA Anthologies 2020,
2022, 2023, and 2024. "An Introduction," in
Hope 2020, "Favorite Neighbor," in
Iconic Rhode Island 2022, "Sliver of Light"
in, In A Dark Time 2023, and "A Detour,"
in Rhode Trip 2024.
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, Rhode Island,
with her beloved redbone coonhound Trista, and an aquarium
of assorted fish. She is a proud member of ARIA - The
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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