About the Author

Marina Gottlieb Sarles is a storyteller who grew up in The Bahamas. Her stories draw inspiration from her childhood in the islands, where her immigrant parents were the village doctor and nurse.

Formally trained in Europe and the United States, Marina studied physical therapy and energy healing. She has conducted personal enrichment seminars in Japan, America and The Bahamas.

ESPN produced a special feature segment for their True Outdoor Adventures series based on her short story Peter and The Shark. Some of her work is presently being published by Macmillan Caribbean in a collection of short stories titled Under the Perfume Tree. She is a regular contributing writer of feature stories in Grand Bahama ISLAND Magazine.

After spending time abroad, Marina has returned to her roots in the northern Bahamas. Along with her husband, James, and their son, Nikolai, she now combs the beaches gathering grains of faith and hope for her heartwarming and entertaining stories.

The dog that inspired "The Potcakes Tale"

The author at an early age with Sand In Her Shoes