The Coin by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra (Goodreads Author) Katherine Stoelwinder‘s review Mar 31, 14 4 of 5 stars bookshelves: first-reads Read from March 16 to 31, 2014 I won this book in a first-reads giveaway. The first thing that struck me when I received it was how low the resolution of the cover picture is. Compared to the boldness … Read more
Really great workshop with Ms. Lawson yesterday. Shared it with my sister, with all my talented friends and colleagues from Carolina Romance Writers, and many others who came to attend. Wonderful insights, examples, and tips on how to transform your writing and make it outstanding. Who says you can’t learn something new? Margie Lawson (in … Read more
[…] “Can you suggests any places?” he asked and turned on the charm, his smile warm enough to melt the wax of unlit candles.Gabriela found herself mesmerized. This was the man she had met for the first time yesterday–charming, witty, and simply fascinating. Sensing her eyes on him, his smoky gaze turned her way, warm … Read more
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Congratulations Anne. You won the St. Paddy’s Day Kiss Me I’m Irish Blog Hop, hosted by Innergoddess! You will receive an e-mail soon. Thanks to all others who left comments on my blog. It was fun. Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra
As I said, the first time he saw her the attraction was brutal, like a gut punch. Then… “Is it gone?” “Yes. It’s over, for now.” She opened her eyes and looked at him, tears welling up inside them. “Is it okay if I cry now?” Without waiting for an answer, she burrowed her head … Read more
Ah, yes, Richard. Gabriela was surprised that an American was on her doorstep. There was no doubt—his tall frame, his strong features, and his casual, arrogant stance. For a moment, she thought it might be one of her husband’s coworkers recently arrived from the States, but she rejected the idea immediately. Roberto would have warned … Read more
Some writers are into names. I’m not particularly into collecting all types of names or into researching meanings behind names to attach to my characters.I picked the name Richard Harrison for my wonderful, incredible manly man in The Coin, because, well, I liked both name and surname. Had always liked those and they sounded so … Read more
France, 1993.Gabriela Martinez has a problem to solve: she strongly suspects that her mentor and friend wants her as his mistress, her husband is increasingly neglecting her, and her latest illustration has been ruined. But while going to her favorite thinking spot in La Marbriére, the mountain overlooking her home in the Côte d’Azur, Gabriela … Read more
