Reviews, for any author, are a lifeline. It is our job evaluation and helps other readers choose whether they will pick up the novel to read, or not. Please keep writing your online reviews on Amazon/Goodreads/Barnes&Nobles/The Coin Facebook page. The more, the merrier. It only takes a few minutes of your time, doesn’t have to … Read more
Dear All: Sorry about the delay in posting, but have had to deal with personal issues that have backed me up in everything. Such is life. In one chapter of the novel, Richard takes Gabriela to a building that is supposedly the French Intelligence Bldg. in the area. No such thing exists (at least, not … Read more
Congratulations to the ten winners of the October Boo-ook Madness Sweepstakes in Goodreads. (For privacy only first names, initials of last name and state/country posted). Look for your copy of The Coin in your mailbox! Winners: 1. Missy S. – Florida2. Sheila C. – Texas3. Nights R. – Colorado4. Vivek K. – Virginia5. Tanya I. … Read more
Our October Boo-ook Madness Sweepstakes is finally over. I want to thank all who participated (over 600 people from all over the planet!!). I will announce the list of winners here soon. Again, thank you all for participating. It was fun. Maria Elena
There are only three days left in the Goodreads Sweepstakes of my novel, The Coin. You could win one of ten copies. So hurry up before the Boo-ook Madness is over!!
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
