THE BOOK OF HOURS — FINISHED

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The final words, THE END, written. Now comes the hard part, the revisions. But I’m celebrating tonight. The Book of Hours is done. Planning on a late November release, with pre-orders by October.  Keep a sharp eye for the cover release!!! To celebrate this milestone, I’m GIVING AWAY free copies of The Coin to my … Read more

ANOTHER GREAT DAY OF WRITING

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Listening to my favorite film scores in Pandora, I had another great day of writing.  The climax scenes for The Book of Hours are almost done. As I did once before, I will leave you with the last sentence of this new chapter:    Richard, she sobbed.  Richard.  Please save me.  Please.

A FEW WORDS

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Great day of writing and listening to good music as well. Will leave all of you with the last line of today’s chapter of my second novel, The Book of Hours: “Hold on, sweetheart,” Richard said under his breath. “I will find you.”

MT. DORA LIBRARY READING EXPO – TODAY – HERE I COME

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Getting ready to go to the Mt. Dora Library Reading Expo today.I will be there signing and selling The Coin from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..Lots of fun, lot of other authors, and also prizes from the library.Come join me there! W. T. Bland Public Library 1995 North Donnelly Street, Mt. Dora, Florida

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Due to a family emergency, Maria Elena will not be posting for the next couple of weeks. Thank you for your understanding.

A WORLD-WIDE BLOG TOUR

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Sandy Bruney invited me on a blog tour with her and other writing friends. Sandy Bruney was born in New York State and moved frequently during her early years.  She was an educator until she moved to North Carolina.  Her writing career began there as a reporter for a local newspaper (where she later became … Read more