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.
Tag: Storms of Malhado
Ghost Season
As far as I’m concerned, September marks the beginning of ghost season, and there’s hardly a more exciting time of … More
Suzanne at the Mansion
Since I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to show art at the League Kempner House – the Island mansion … More
Storm Survivor – 36’’x48’’
After a two month absence, I’m back in Houston and it’s so surreal. Is this even a real place? There … More
A Trip to Crystal Beach
Today I drove all the way to Crystal Beach, crossing the ferry from Galveston, to take a box of my … More
Magic Lessons for Margo: Is There Actual Magic?
How Is Magic Lessons for Margo, the New Sandovici Novel, Different from the Galveston Novels? Yesterday, while on the Island … More
A Haunted Galveston Novel
This time of year is perfect for delving into a slightly haunted Galveston novel, so of course I’m having fun … More
Ready for the Book Party!
blog post about the book release party for Galveston 1922, a jazz age mystery, by Maria Elena Sandovici
Gala Night
Today was the big day – the Escapist Graduation Gala, broadcast over Zoom with just a few of us there. … More
Deck the Halls
I painted this watercolor to remind y’all that as the Holidays approach, I’m here to paint dogs, cats, Christmas trees, … More