The Coin is a fantastic read. It is tailor made for those folks who enjoy a fast-paced, can’t-put-it-down story, with a healthy dose of mystery, suspense and romantic tension. It is not the usual romance you will discover almost immediately. Of course there is “the girl meets boy” theme but that is where it ends. Gabriela and … Read more
In my novel, The Coin, Richard gets help from a French intelligence officer he’s worked with before. Maurice was given life after I created Richard. I wanted someone who had passed the line of no return, where his faith in humanity and his cynicism about life couldn’t be altered, although he could understand it in … Read more
Didn’t win, but I am very pleased that I received an honorable mention for my novel, The Coin. Here is the link (for those who want to see original web page): http://southerncaliforniabookfestival.com/ (Click on the link “List of Winners” and you will get the next page with the mentions). So, so excited!!! Here is the … Read more
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally engrossing, October 14, 2013 By Theresa L. Girten – See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: The Coin (Paperback) This is a fast paced and totally engrossing story that has all the elements I love in a good story line: action, adventure, romance, a beautiful setting, strong characters, tough … Read more
Sweepstakes is open! Click the link above and enter to win one out of ten books of my novel, The Coin. Ends Oct. 31, so hurry to enter. Good luck!! Maria Elena
This is it! Tomorrow, click on the link above and enter to win one of ten copies of my novel, The Coin. Read the preview, become a fan! Good luck. Maria Elena
Remember my October Boo-ook Madness sweepstakes is coming soon. Ten novels to give to ten lucky winners. Click on the link to Goodreads above on October 13 and enter to win! Sweepstakes will close on Oct. 31, so mark your calendars! If you are not a member, join for free. Become a fan!! Good luck!
Enter my October Boo–ook Madness Sweepstakes to win a free copy of my novel, The Coin. Just click on the Goodreads link above to enter your name. If you are not a member, become one for free. Sweepstakes is only open from October 13 to October 31, so hurry! Offer is good for everyone in … Read more
Gabriela, my main character in the novel, was also a joy to create. I wanted someone who was, well, like me, in the sense of a normal woman, with a regular marriage and two kids, with a normal life, with normal problems, juggling marriage and budding career, who is suddenly thrust into a potential lethal … Read more
Many people have asked me how I came about creating my character, Richard, in The Coin. Actually, I created Gabriela first and then I began to think about what type of man would be attracted to someone like Gabriela, in the physical sense, and how he would fall hard for the person she was, on … Read more
