There is a screech owl in a tree in front of my house. Just one of the many charming things … More
Month: November 2020
Toes in the Sand
Inspired by something I learned while doing research for The Glory Days of Aimée Bonnard. Women in Aimée’s time would … More
Endless Possibilities
My favorite picture on the Internet today: Kamala Harris wearing a white suit (nice nod to the suffragettes) holding the … More
First Dog
Something vital has been missing in America these past four years: There were no dogs in the White House. That … More
Chapter 1 – The Glory Days of Aimée Bonnard
The Glory Days of Aimée Bonnard is a historical fiction novel by Maria Elena Sandovici. It is set in Galveston’s infamous red light district in 1898 and follows the exploits of a sex worker who moves to the Island under a false name and rebrands herself as the most expensive woman in Galveston. In this post you can read the first chapter of the book.
Fast Sketches of Pets
Still no election results… Between collective anxiety about the future of our country and the world and sadness over just … More
News about My Upcoming Book
Y’all, I have some extremely exciting news and I want the people who watch my Facebook Live show and read … More
In Limbo
In which we probably won’t know who won the election for a while. And I’m tempted to go to bed. … More
The Move Continues
I feel like I’ve been constantly moving for years now. I found a serving spoon that still has a price … More
Day of the Dead
If change is good for us, and it often is, then why is it so hard? Perhaps the Day of … More