Maria Elena Writes Blog

UPDATE ON THE “COCKINESS” OF IT ALL

Posted on June 14, 2018January 7, 2019 by Maria Elena

From The Fussy Librarian newsletter – an update on the trademark case. Smart judge. https://www.thefussylibrarian.com/newswire/for-authors/2018/06/01/judge-denies-injunction-request-in-cocky-trademark-dispute?mc_cid=c7dae0136e&mc_eid=6fa3ea2b5d SaveSave Read More

A BIT ABOUT SETTING

Posted on June 11, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

Setting, in thrillers like The Coin, can be a powerful tool. Since I was living in an area where the landscape could create a serious conflict to the... Read More

CAN FINDING A COIN GET YOU KILLED?

Posted on June 4, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

This is what began the mayhem in poor Gabriela’s life. (The Coin: suspense, set in the French Riviera) “He reached into his pocket and retrieved a ten franc... Read More

RT READERS’ CONVENTION – I’LL BE THERE!

Posted on May 10, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

Come join me and some wonderful authors to the Romantic Times Readers’ Convention in Reno, Nevada, on May 15-19. It’s going to be a ton of fun. Read More

REMEMBER…

Posted on April 14, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

MATH LIMERICK

Posted on March 30, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

Want to give it a go? It’s really very clever when you actually translate it into words. Will post the solution later. Read More

MY NEXT STOP

Posted on March 28, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

Will be there, signing! Excited. www.indieaddicts.com Read More

A VIEW FROM MY WINDOW (and back yard)

Posted on March 4, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

When the old plum tree blooms, the entire world blooms – Dogen(And the fragrance is exquisite!) The view from my office window From my back porch Read More

MUSINGS ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Posted on February 27, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

So, I found this… And, it made me think…Ok. This pin has a smiley face. So, what do the words following really mean? Is it that the smiley... Read More

INTERESTING ARTICLE

Posted on February 20, 2018June 17, 2018 by Maria Elena

For those interested in the writing craft (both reader and writer alike), here is an article with tips. Enjoy! http://www.artshub.co.uk/news-article/features/writing-and-publishing/andrea-simpson/9-writing-and-reading-tips-from-writers-255229 Read More