This post talks about how I came to write historical fiction, considering that this is not my favorite book genre. I do, sometimes enjoy it, though. In this post I discuss what makes a historical fiction novel enjoyable to me and what makes me not like it.
Pink by the Pool by Elena Sandovici – Artist Statement
This blog post contains the artist statement for Pink by the Pool, a new series of paintings by Elena Sandovici as well as a bunch of random thoughts.
What Makes a Book Good?
In this blog post I reflect on reading Hausfrau by Jill Alexander Essbaum and on what makes a book enjoyable to read.
The Mare in the Mansion – A Short Story by Maria Elena Sandovici, the Author of Storms of Malhado
The Mare in the Mansion is a short story by Maria Elena Sandovici in which Fiona, one of the two horses that survived the Great Storm of 1900, narrates the experience in her own voice.
The Adventures of Miss Vulpe – A Book Series by Elena Sandovici
This post talks about the Miss Vulpe Book series by Elena Sandovici and why it has such an appeal for readers even after all these years.
Full Moon – Full Circle
Yesterday I had a really good day on Galveston Island. I can’t really explain it, as I had been ready…
Buck Moon
Another full moon. And a new painting to honor it. I have a whole pink summer series that’s been growing,…
Blue Horses
Today I drove to the Island to check on the little house. There might be a tropical storm coming, but…
Storms of Malhado – the Perfect Hurricane Season Read
This blog post explains why Storms of Malhado by Maria Elena Sandovici, is the perfect hurricane season read.
Cover Ideas for Cassandra Brings Disaster
The post introduces six different cover ideas for Cassandra Brings Disaster, an upcoming novel by Maria Elena Sandovici.