Author: Maria Elena
About: Write What You Know, Part 1
I’m a medievalist. I think I have been since I was six years old, when my sister and I rummaged through our parents’ library to study and read... Read More
How can a Japanese poem help your writing?
It’s HAIKU time! Now, you wonder, why on earth would I say that? Because, as a writer, there is no better way to hone your craft, especially if... Read More
The Magic Of The Phoenix
It was so wonderful to see all of you at the For the Love of Books event in Phoenix last week! Can’t tell you how excited I was... Read More
Halloween Treats Just For You
Hello, my dear readers. Happy Halloween. I have a chilling read for you all. A short story called Retribution Served. Enjoy! https://claims.prolificworks.com/free/MmVSf How about chocs, Kindle and... Read More
Two Awards!
Hello, everyone. I am very pleased and honored to announce that my two works, The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories AND The Coin, have received the Silver... Read More
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW — A SHORT EXAMPLE
The advice you hear out there as a beginning author is, “write what you know,” as well as, “write something you’d like to read yourself.” That advice is... Read More
UPDATE ON THE “COCKINESS” OF IT ALL
From The Fussy Librarian newsletter – an update on the trademark case. Smart judge. https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/newswire/for-authors/2018/06/01/judge-denies-injunction-request-in-cocky-trademark-dispute?mc_cid=c7dae0136e&mc_eid=6fa3ea2b5d SaveSave Read More
A BIT ABOUT SETTING
Setting, in thrillers like The Coin, can be a powerful tool. Since I was living in an area where the landscape could create a serious conflict to the... Read More