Maria Elena Writes Blog

POSTCARD FROM THE PAST

Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by Maria Elena

Talk about a throwback Thursday! This goes to show how long I have been at the creative writing business. Below is a picture of a postcard I sent... Read More

InD’tale Magazine Gives Hanging Softly a 5-star Review and A Crowned Heart for Excellence!!

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 by Maria Elena

Hot off the presses!!! The March InD’tale Magazine published its review of Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel. Click on the image and it... Read More

BRONZE MEDAL WIN FROM NYC BOOK AWARDS FOR HANGING SOFTLY IN THE NIGHT!!!

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Maria Elena

Woo-hoo!!!! My recently published detective novel, Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel, has won bronze medal in the New York City Book Awards!! I... Read More

MY DETECTIVE NICK LARSON NOVEL HAS MADE IT TO THE FINALS IN ANOTHER BOOK AWARD CONTEST

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 by Maria Elena

I am so, so happy. My recently published detective novel, Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel, has made it to the finals at the... Read More

NOW THIS IS A BIRTHDAY GIFT! GREAT REVIEW!

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by Maria Elena

Talk about receiving the perfect writer’s gift for my birthday! Great review. Check it out! https://www.vigilantreader.com/recent-reviews.html Title – Hanging Softly in the Night Author – Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra... Read More

MY NEW DETECTIVE NOVEL HAS MOVED TO ROUND 2 OF AUTHOR SHOUT BOOK CONTEST!

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Maria Elena

Super, super happy. My newly released detective novel, Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel, has moved to round 2 of this prestigious book award.... Read More

INTERVIEW FROM BOOKVIEW

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Maria Elena

Take a stroll to checkout my newest interview from BookView. Click on the link below: BookView Interview with Author Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Read More

INTERVIEW IN NEWINBOOKS ABOUT MY DETECTIVE NOVEL, HANGING SOFTLY IN THE NIGHT

Posted on January 14, 2021January 12, 2021 by Maria Elena

Check out this in-depth interview about my new novel, Hanging Softly in the Night: A Detective Nick Larson Novel. Thank you to NewinBooks.com for letting me share. https://www.newinbooks.com/interview-with-maria-elena-alonso-sierra-author-of-hanging-softly-in-the-night/ Read More

AWESOME REVIEW FROM FEATHERED QUILL FOR HANGING SOFTLY IN THE NIGHT

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by Maria Elena

FEATHERED QUILL SAYS: Hanging Softly in the Night is a page-turning read with snappy dialogue and hardcore action that will charm fans of gritty, police-procedure whodunits, with enough latest... Read More

YOU CAN FOLLOW ME NOW ON CLOUTHUB!

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Maria Elena

Starting January 2021, all my fans in Facebook and Twitter can follow me on CloutHub. I will be primarily using my website for all things novels and writing,... Read More