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writing a sex scene in Mariana part 2......
7/20/2024
Sometimes the outline an author makes before we start writing is thown off the roof!
Yes, that is because characters have a mind of their own.
They have their own ideas, plans, needs and desires as where a specific scene should go.
When I began writing this scene I had no idea it was going to become a scene filled with lust, teasing and desire, but one thing led to another and what should've been an innocent scene became filled sizzle...
Mateo and Mariana together allow their hidden demons out and create sensuality at its best. Ho...
editing stage!
7/11/2024
This is editing! Yes, the book is written but it has comments, notes and highlights everywhere for me to come back to while editing. During this process I can sit for longer hours and I can actually have people in the same room! lol! Two weeks of this and off it goes to my developmental editor, who totally gets me and can see what's in my mind but it's not really on the paper...
Speak soon my friend, and I can't wait to share Mariana #2 with you!
If you like:
-Dark romance...
The magic of being a pantser!
6/21/2024
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How Stephen King and Dan Brown saved the day?
4/21/2024
Because a new coffee mug solves it all!
We are back! Back from vacations where I soaked up as much sun and chlorine as I could…
There is something about laying under the sun wide awake with your eyes closed that ideas flow. From time to time, I would get up and jot the idea down in my notebook, shushing anyone that would dare speak to me… Sorry hubby...
My goal is two weeks. Two weeks to have a basic outline and I will start writing. I will stress out for not having a full and complete outline where I knew what the characters were doing and what they were up to. Until Stephen King c...
Are you a Renaissance woman?
4/19/2024
“I want to paint, I want to act, I want to write and I just want to do everything” - Emma Watson
A Renaissance woman:
- Loves continual learning
- Focuses on personal development blending physical, mental and emotional skills.
- Displays extraordinary self-knowledge
- Develops a vision for life not adopting someone else’s and dares to follow her dreams
- Lives fully!
“Learning never exhausts the mind” - Leonardo Da Vinci
A Renaissance woman is a leader, a thinker and a creator, contributing meaningfully to her community and the world...
Dan Brown- Writing Thrillers
2/5/2024
MATERCLASS , PART 1
“Write as if nobody’s watching, because nobody’s watching.”
The Anatomy of a thriller
The 3 C’s
-contract
-clock
-crucible
CONTRACT
The promise you’re making to the reader (you never break it).
CLOCK
There’s always a time pressure
CRUCIBLE (something that holds things together)
Don’t let your characters run away, he/she has to face the villain. Give the hero nly one path he can't e...
BIG MAGIC- Creative Living beyond fear
11/7/2023
The Universe likes to play hidden treasure with us. It plants a treasure within us and then stands back to see if we can find them. Remember this, we all have something wonderful within us, so stop doubting yourself and go find it!
The hunt to uncover these jewels is called Creative Living. The surprising result of that hunt? BIG MAGIC
So what is Creative Living?
“A life driven more strongly by curiosity than by fear.”
The question most of us ask ourselves is, how? How do we uncove...
Finding beauty in imperfection
10/16/2023
A tale of love and empowerment
7/25/2023
Thank you Vallarta Lifestyles for this wonderful article!
The Birth of “Latin Lovers Series”
Ideas, creativity, and imagination blossomed within Aggie, sparking the creation of the mesmerizing “Latin Lovers Series.” In February 2023, the world was introduced to the first book in the series, “Sweet & Spicy,” a contemporary romance bursting with love, sensuality, and suspense. The plo...
How to activate your femme fatale vibe in three easy steps
7/22/2023
-Get more in touch with your pleasure. Yes, you read that correctly, it should feel pleasurable and good. We are not talking exclusively about sexuality, but sensuality. Sensuality involves your senses. All of your five senses throughout the day. Run your hands through your hair, enjoy and really taste the food in your mouth, smell the things around you. Feel more pleasure with tiny moments throughout the day.
-Be intentional with your words. The femme fatale may not speak much but when she does she does it calmly and intentionally. There is power...
top ten most talked about romance novels in book groups!
6/5/2023
Let me tell you, I have been victim of this... I am part of several romance novel groups and it's wonderfully addictive. I've found my tribe! We all love to read, especially romance, and I must confess I have bought several book because of these ladies recommendations. The last three bo...
unlock your creativity and Steal Like an Artist
2/13/2023
Did you know you can train yourself to be creative?
Creativity is not reserved for musicians, painters, writers and dancers, being creative is a way of living, it’s about success in any aspect of your life!
“Creativity is a fundamental human skill, it is something we all need and it is a key to success”
Creativity is simply taking separate concepts and putting them together making them appear as new.
There are many ways to train yourself to be creative and we will uncover many that I have found useful starting today with the book Steal Like an...
We are all creative artists!
2/6/2023
Creativity is not reserved only for the chosen ones or the geniuses. It is not a lightning bolt that comes out of nowhere and strikes you with inspiration.
It is a skill we are all born with, and can develop it even more and more on a daily basis.
Our creative mind is working constantly, from deciding how to put together dinner leftovers and create a new meal from that, to what we will wear that day, to painting a picture or writing a book.
The first thing we need to do as artists (yes, we are calling ourselves that) is break free from the idea of not being good enough. The creative process has many phases, and believe me your first sketch, draft or clothes combination might not be the final result, and that is ok! That is why it is called the creative process… ...
I'm in a love-hate relationship!
1/24/2023
Hey my friend, I have to admit I am having a love-hate relationship with my current WIP… A Lover's Wish, book 2 in the Latin Lover's series.
I have so many ideas in my head and I can see them fully, the love scenes, why they are...
Alebrijes! Why we love them
1/19/2023
Alebrijes are spirit guides, strongly connected with nature. The Aztec people created these symbolic creatures mixing two living animals. Their role was to link the spirits and the real world and guide a person through their lives. It is also said that they are guardians to the souls of the deceased.
In the world of the living, they are referred to as spiritual guides for the soul, reminders of your place in the world, and society, holders of the torch;...
Character profile for A Lover's Wish
10/17/2022
In this day of the dead (dark) romance novel, we will encounter five main characters, one we have met already in Sweet & Spicy, Mariana.
Mariana: She is our main heroine in this story. We know from the previous book she is not in a good place. It...
books give us knowledge & power
9/5/2022
Hello dear friend,
As you might know I am very passionate about autism awareness since I have am autistic son, and today I bring you a story that filled my heart with joy. I wrote my middle grade series Risho & Kaia based on my children in the hope that adults, teachers and children better understand what autism is. By the reader putting themselves in the main char...
5 things I've learned from writing romance novels
8/29/2022
Hi dear friend,
Today I would love to share with you some of the things I have learned while reading and writing romance novels.
1.-We all have our own paths with our own personal struggles:
Every novel that you read, the character needs to go through some sort of transformation, a charact...
5 reasons we benefit from reading romance novels
8/26/2022
Not sure if reading a romance novel is right for you? Here are five benefits I find when reading or writing a romance novel.
1- It is usually written by women for women, so the reader can very commonly identify and find a voice, inspiration and empowerment in the character’s journey.
2.- It is a celebration of love and hope. As a roman...
Writer's life is sometimes messy
8/17/2022
Dear friend,
This week I trudge fiercely into the fun but also scary place of brainstorming for my next romance novel!
My brain is a mess as i...
Latin Lovers in Puerto Vallarta!
8/9/2022
Journey as a romance author-
Contemporary Romance novel, Latin Lovers series book one is on its final editing round, and
I’m so excited this romance novel is entering this final stage after such a long journey…
A contemporary romance set in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! How hot is that?
Nikki Evans, a North American scarred journalist falls for Diego San Roman, a famous...