How a Print Book Comes to Life

Since many of you are old school when it comes to books (meaning you like to hold a physical book in your hands), I thought you’d like to see the process of printing a book in today’s market. It is a very interesting process. Enjoy!

BESTSELLING NEW RELEASE OF MY BALLET COZY

I am super pleased to announce the release of my new ballet cozy, Rhapsody in Black: An Elena del Carral Mystery. It has been a labor of love and a tribute to my mother, Elena del Cueto, prima ballerina and choreographer extraordinaire in the golden age of dance in Cuba, who lost everything the moment … Read more

INCREDIBLE NEWS ABOUT MY NOVEL, THE COIN

As we’re heading to the close of 2023, I must admit I’m glad it’s over. I usually don’t share much, except with close family and friends, but this year has been turbulent and, frankly, crappy. I won’t bother you with details because everyone, in one way or another, has had their own cross to bear. … Read more

SOUND OF FREEDOM. A MUST WATCH MOVIE! SPREAD THE WORD.

If there is one film that EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH, it is this one. Apart from the fact that the main character (a real person: Tim Ballard) is portrayed by a fabulous actor, Jim Caveizel, this film will open your eyes about children’s exploitation through human trafficking. There is an estimated 2 million (yes, two million) … Read more

ABOUT SETTING (Part 1)

A BIT ABOUT SETTING Setting, like in my thrillers The Coin, can be a powerful tool. Since I was living in an area where the landscape could create a serious conflict to the already threatened main characters, I used it to enhance the car chase scene in the beginning of the novel and throughout another climactic … Read more