LATEST REVIEW ON THE BOOK OF HOURS!

5.0 out of 5 stars master story teller March 31, 2015 By A. Cleaver Format:Kindle Edition I adored The Coin so I was highly anticipating The Book of Hours. And it didn’t disappoint. Ms. Sierra is a master story teller. The characters of Gabriela and Richard are wonderfully complex and full characters. Gabriela shows so much growth from … Read more

Newest Review on The Coin

Here is a new review on The Coin!  Keep them coming, please!!! 5Must Read! ByYolma de Cardenason March 26, 2015 Format: Paperback Great book! A must read! Once I started I couldn’t put it down. I love the suspense and the plot twistsI also liked that it was not predictable. It’s been a long time … Read more

Wonderful Review on The Coin

Author Laurie Olerich posted her review of The Coin on her FB page.  Beyond happy. Here’s my book of the week: The Coin by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra. I played hooky yesterday and stayed up late last night to finish this. It was just that good. The Coin is a romantic suspense with a clever, clever plot … Read more

Shakespeare’s Words — Original Pronunciation

Every single time I read Shakespeare, I fall deeper in love with his words, his cunning, his complete genius.  Have always been curious as to how the actors in Elizabethan times pronounced their words. Here is an interesting video about Shakespeare in OP (Original Pronunciation).  For my Scottish friends, sounds a bit like they had … Read more

INFO SNIPPETS — INSPIRATION FOR THE TITLE OF MY NOVEL, THE BOOK OF HOURS

Some people have asked where I got the title’s inspiration for my second novel, The Book of Hours.  The answer is simple:  the title was based on the actual Hours of Giangaleazzo Visconti, a Roman liturgy, personal prayer illuminated manuscript created in the 14th century.  It was started by Giovannino dei Garassi and was finished Belbello … Read more

NEW REVIEW ON THE BOOK OF HOURS IN AMAZON

Reviews trickling in on my new release, The Book of Hours.  Please keep them coming.  It is our life’s blood as authors. 5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Drama, Action-packed! March 11, 2015 By Tracey Reid Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase The Book of Hours was a literary thrill ride! The characters were passionate and so well-written that you felt … Read more

REVIEW FROM AMAZON — INCREDIBLY HAPPY

5.0 out of 5 stars Their love story is one of the best I have read … February 27, 2015 By Sandra M. Bruney Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase I couldn’t wait for this sequel to The Coin and The Book of Hours was definitely worth the wait. The author knows how to keep the action going at a fever … Read more

FIRST REVIEW OUT FOR THE BOOK OF HOURS

I am really, really hyped. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful 5.0 out of 5 stars I have been waiting to read this Book since I … February 22, 2015 By Irma Format:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase I have been waiting to read this Book since I finished The Coin and I have to say that the … Read more