My novel. Popping up in different places on the web. Sorry it is a bit wobbly, but these are moving ads and I had to literally hussle with my phone camera to take this photo. These ads don’t last long.For everyone’s convenience, I have posted the B&N site to buy the novel, if you get … Read more
Very satisfying morning of writing. Second novel coming along nicely. On a roll.🙂
Some people have asked me if the scene in chapter two, with Richard being cramped in the elevator, is real…When my character describes the following: “A spiral staircase encircled an old elevator encased in an intricate, handcrafted iron grille, painted a soft white. Richard opened the glass door and squeezed into the small space sideways, … Read more
This was an extremely satisfying hiatus. Shared memories with old friends, attended the graduation of my former students, made new friends, and signed novels. There is nothing better.I will begin posting as of today. In chapter two of the novel, Richard reconnoiters the city of Antibes, as well as Nice. Old Antibes is incredibly quaint … Read more
I just need to share. This was another review on Amazon. I am so happy. 5.0 out of 5 stars Best read in a while June 7, 2013 By lmmurk Format:Paperback This novel is one of the best reads that i have read in quite some time. Something about this book just made me not want to stop … Read more
I am posting a picture of one of my friends and colleagues, Mrs. Torres, at the graduation party for my former students. A beautiful person who was as excited to see me, as I was her. She made me feel super special, as always. It was a lovely time and celebration. Left: Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra … Read more
There will be a brief hiatus on posting since I will be traveling this week for a graduation and a private gathering to sign novels. I will try to post when I can and I will be uploading pics of the event.Stay tuned…
Some people may be curious about the cover of the novel. It partially displays a bracelet with coins, a cameo, and an onyx marble.The bracelet, actually, is my mother’s, handed down from my grandmother, and I took the picture for the cover.It was a very popular jewelry piece in Cuba that has now become an … Read more
Got my fifth review in Amazon. Click on the page “Novel Reviews” on left-hand side of blog and see what people are saying about my novel. 🙂
In the novel, Richard asks Gabriela where she found the coin. She replies:“…At the summit, there is a stone table with an orientation map indicating all the interesting spot visible–on good days, mind you.”The mountainous areas of France, full of intersecting hiking trails, have many of these orientation tables peppering their peaks. The views, on … Read more
