In this post I talk about the things I am excited for this fall: new inspiration for painting and writing, witchy season on Galveston Island, a local book signing for my Galveston novels, and then some!
Category: Galveston historical fiction
Do You Love Historical Fiction?
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.
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.
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.
Galveston Historical Fiction, Ghostly Mansions, and What to Read on the Island
Discover Galveston historical fiction by Maria Elena Sandovici — novels that go beyond the Great Storm of 1900. Plus: what to eat, see, and do on the island.
Anniversary Dinner Prep
It’s the day before the anniversary dinner of Storms of Malhado with special readers. I spent all day buying things … More
Horse Week Is Official!
Check this out! Horse Week is now listed on Visit Galveston as an event going on on Galveston Island this … More
What the Horses Saw
“Katie’s own heart felt heavy. The trees were a real loss. She remembered the vision she had before this awful … More
An Island Christmas
Today I drove down to the Island looking for my snake stamps. I found them! So, I was able to … More
Mansion Horses
Today I painted this, inspired by a picture the League-Kempner House posted to show its Christmas decorations. I felt oddly … More