Mary Castillo's Blog: News from Mary Castillo, page 20
October 16, 2012
In the November issue of San Diego Magazine!
Thank you so much to Christine Pasalo and Erin Meanley for profiling the book in the November issue of San Diego Magazine!
Filed under: Lost in the Light, News
Review & interview with Blood Mother Blog
“The story is a page turner with old flames, sexy ghosts, family obligations that we all contend with, humor, and bonds with new female friends.”
via Blood Mother Blog.
Filed under: Lost in the Light, Mary's Books
October 15, 2012
In which I wore Jason Wu
Five years ago, I wasn’t sure when or if I’d publish another book. But slowly and surely I wrote. I wrote The Ballad of Aracely Calderon and then some weird time travel book and then Lost in the Light. I did a lot of revising, wondering who would take a chance on these books. But then I looked up from the books and screenplays I’d written between 2007 and 2011 and discovered I had more options than I’d realized.
Last Tuesday night, I signed my seventh book.
My only advice is to keep writing after they tell you no. Write during your lunch break. Write when the words seemed to have dried up because believe me, they are waiting for you to discover them. Write even if you, your husband and your critique partners will be the only ones who read the book. Write because the story needs to come from you.
Filed under: Inspiration, Lost in the Light
Never Can Say Good-Bye: Good-Byes in Romance Novels
“In romance, one of my favorite scenes to read is the good-bye scene. Often referred to as the “breakup” scene; we watch our heroine or hero finally take that first heavy step towards emotional freedom by leaving the one they truly love for any multitude of reasons…”
This essay by Tori Benson has sparked an evil idea for Dori Orihuela! Heh heh heh…
via Never Can Say Good-Bye: Good-Byes in Romance Novels.
Filed under: Inspiration, Mary's Books
October 12, 2012
Why I read romance: women always win!
“So yes, I write fallen women. But I don’t write broken women. I write strong women. I write likeable women. I write women I would want to be friends with, whatever their circumstances or time. And I hope those are the women my readers find themselves sympathizing with, as well.”
Filed under: News
Voices Past and Present in ‘Lost in the Light’ | Newport Beach Independent Newspaper | For Locals, By Locals
“Full of larger-than-life members of Dori’s crazy Mexican-American family, including her smart-mouthed, no-nonsense Grammy, this tale is part historical mystery, part self-discovery journey, and part family drama, with a hint of romance thrown in for good measure.”
Filed under: Lost in the Light, Mary's Books
October 11, 2012
Sharing is caring
Today on Lost in Literature I share five books you should be reading your pumpkin spice latte!
“Lately, I rediscovered my love of gothic romance and women’s fiction with some amazing authors. As we’re in the middle of October with pumpkin spice lattes and jack-o-lanterns, I wanted to share some of my favorites.”
Filed under: Lost in the Light, Mary's Books, Reading
Thank you for great review from Cellar Door Lit Rants & Reviews
“It’s been a long time since I read a good ol’ fashioned ghost story, but it was a nice change of literary scenery. Castillo created an interesting, and expertly woven tale that is fraught with romance and mystery. Dori’s guardedness, Vicente’s rough edges and Grammy’s spunkiness all made for very real characters and good story telling.”
via Lost in the Light — Mary Castillo « Cellar Door Lit Rants & Reviews.
Filed under: Lost in the Light, Mary's Books
October 10, 2012
Today on Samantha March’s Blog
What would be your advice to aspiring writers?
“The same advice I was given by my writing teacher, Ben Masselink, which is that discipline protects the talent. Writers write. They write in spite of the fear that the words on paper will stink. They write in spite of rejections, the state of the industry or lack of book sales. They write because they have to and they love going into their imaginary worlds to see what those characters will do next.”
via Samantha March.
Filed under: Inspiration, Lost in the Light, Mary's Books
October 8, 2012
Lost in Literature Review: Lost in the Light by Mary Castillo
“I would recommend Lost in Light if you’re in the mood for this type of book… it has mystery, romance, and some history… so if you like that kind of stuff, you will really enjoy this one!”
via Lost in Literature…: Review: Lost in the Light by Mary Castillo.
Filed under: Lost in the Light, Mary's Books
