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Author Spotlight - open!


Regardless of the industry, I think we can all agree that helping our fellow colleagues is an act of kindness that has far reaching effects.

In my line of business (writing) we definitely depend on each other for more than just a pat in the back, we need each other to grow. Not only does the initial draft of a book take blood, sweat and tears but the revision process is grueling; it is madness, but I could not imagine a life without writing.

Recently, I wrote an article titled It Takes a Village to be a Writer, something I discovered to be a universal truth years ago.

In the spirit of camaraderie, I’d like to introduce a monthly Author Spotlight segment. If you’re interested in being featured on this blog, please contact me via email at maria@mariacox.net.

Genres I’m accepting.:

  • Contemporary Romance 

  • Erotic Romance 

  • Romantic Suspense 

  • Women's Fiction 

Look forward to hearing from you!

Maria

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