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Welcome to my website. My name is Maria, and I’m a Christian writer whose works include a published novel and stories. Most of these pages pertain to the novel, but one is a journal, where you’ll find fiction, poetry, passages from my books, thoughts, and prayers.
About my novel:
The Queen and the Handyman is a mixture of women’s fiction, high fantasy, and supernatural thriller. The story takes place in a tiny, troubled, 17th century kingdom, bordered by greedy neighbors and formidable wilds. Marta (the Queen) and Trimble (her palace handyman) trek into the wilds in winter, trying to locate her father, the King. The King…how to describe him? He could never stay home for long and was constantly embarking on quests – pet projects fueled by hunger for adventure. Marta is somewhat like him, so that her story and Trimble’s essentially becomes a misadventure. In it, you’ll find action, mystery, romance, characters that may seem like people you know, humor, fairytale creatures, and a villain worthy of the name. Read it and find out what happens to this ingénue and rough-and-ready old-timer, when they lay everything on the line for the King in a confrontation with the powerful Drugen…
Now that you have some idea of the story, let me add that writing a synopsis (short or long) is difficult. Just imagine this writer in her ‘easy chair’ with crumpled and discarded efforts on the floor all around it. Writing one is like cramming your heart ♥ into a thimble. For a better idea of the book, read a passage from it…
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Thursday – Friday, May 24 – 25, 2012
Read about famous villains in a series called Fiction and Film’s ‘Ten Most Wanted’.
Read a funny and beautiful tribute to marriage by Cara Olsen at her blog This Little Light…
For a witty, totally intriguing intro to a different take on Cinderella, visit The Quiet Pen:
I love reading your site so I’ve nominated you for the Illuminating Blogger Award for illuminating, informative blog content. You can check out the details at my site … http://foodstoriesblog.com/illuminating-blogger-award/ … Have a great day!
Hi, C.J.! Thank you for this lovely nomination!
Lord bless you!
Maria
Please visit C.J.to learn about eating right and well and healthy…!
http://foodstoriesblog.com/
Hi Maria!
Just wanted to thank you, and tell you how much I appreciated you featuring my anniversary post in your line-up this evening!
Aside from that, however, your book sounds fantastic! Gonna pop on over to read this passage you’ve provided for us.
Blessings,
~ Cara
Hi, Cara!
I was glad to find your wonderful post. For me, it’s one of the joys of blogging to share things others should see.
Blessings to you and your Michael,
Maria
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thank you!
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Maria – I love how your blog is consistent with its beautiful words and imagery. Therefore, I nominated you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. http://kateschannel.wordpress.com/2012/05/13/tumultuous-and-beautiful/
Kate, thank you! May readers go see why you received this award yourself!
Blessings to you and those you love!
Maria
http://kateschannel.wordpress.com/2012/05/13/tumultuous-and-beautiful/
Maria: I must say my preference is history. However, having had an opportunity to read your novel, please know that I enjoyed it very much. Written for Christian women, I found the numerous male characters to be very interesting. The good, the very bad and the ugly. I can firmly recommend your book to men. Your varied male characters cover a wide spectrum. Thank you.
William,
Thank you for commenting! As a woman writing mostly for women, it’s very encouraging to know that a male reader has enjoyed my book! Lord bless you!