COMING SOON – GOODREADS GIVEAWAY OF MY SHORT STORY COLLECTION – THE FISH TANK
Goodreads Book Giveaway The Fish Tank by Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra Giveaway ends December 30, 2017. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!
As a world traveler, and one who has lived in two continents, I know how blessed we are here in the United States. How blessed for the jobs we have. But this is a special, yearly opportunity: it is a time given for reflexion, inner scrutiny, and prayer, but especially for gratitude. May God shower … Read more
THE FISH TANK AND OTHER SHORT STORIES IS ON LISTOPIA AT GOODREADS!
My short story collection, The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories, is on Listopia at Goodreads! If you’ve read it, and liked it, vote for it at Goodreads. If you haven’t read it yet, see why it’s number 3 on the list by checking out the reviews. https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/228.Books_About_Cuba_Cubans
HAPPY VETERANS DAY!
With my deepest, heartfelt gratitude. Remember a Veteran, honor a Veteran, and help a Veteran. Thank you, all my friends who served and serve. Thank you.
BEYOND WORDS AT THIS REVIEW FOR MY SHORT STORY COLLECTION, THE FISH TANK
Dear All:It is rare that I can’t find the words, but this is one of them. Incredible review in Amazon and Goodreads on my short story collection. The Fish Tank: And Other Short Stories Customer Review 5.0 out of 5 starsA jewel ***** ByGisela Hausmannon November 4, 2017 Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra’s … Read more
DON’T MISS OUT ON LAURIE OLERICH’S NEW RELEASE!!!
Haven’t done this in a while, and can’t wait! Fellow author and friend, Laurie Olerich, has her new Demons After Dark Series book 3 out!!! OMG! CHECK IT OUT!! It is fantastic! So, without further ado, a Q&A with Laurie Olerich: ME: Ok. What is the title of your novel: Koivu, Book Three of the Demons After Dark … Read more
INDIE ROMANCE CONVENTION — ROMANTIC SUSPENSE PANEL
I’m really excited about this. I’ll be speaking in the Romantic Suspense panel with some wonderful authors!! Come and hear us speak about the craft we love on Friday, October 6, from 3:00-4:00 pm. Here is the link. Registration begins Oct. 1!!! INDIE ROMANCE CONVENTION
FOR WRITERS OUT THERE…
I love G. K. Chesterton. I’ve read many of his works and treatises. I love his wit, his humor, his depth of thinking, the manner in which he can synthesize thought into a powerful message. I recently came upon his essay on Dickens’s Pickwick Papers (another great work) and the second paragraph of his essay is … Read more
IN MEMORIAM
Let us, as a nation and as individuals, never forget what happened this day, and why this was done to us. May all the souls who perished that year and afterward (those who perished afterward while working in the area in the aftermath) rest in peace; and may their families find comfort.
EDITORIAL REVIEW FROM NY LITERARY MAGAZINE ON THE FISH TANK
Words can’t describe. Yay! “The Fish Tank is a gracefully-written, varied collection of entertaining, touching, suspenseful, and thought-provoking short stories. Maria Elena skillfully paints rich scenes and crafts interesting characters. Her prose is vivid and distinct. You will not want to miss this collection!” – NY Literary Magazine
