Hi Reader, Ten years ago, I wrote my first novel, Pulling Me Back In. After querying it unsucessfully and setting it aside, I wrote what would become my debut, One Tough Cookie. This year, I revisited that first novel, and I've finally figured out how to fix it! I'm amazed at how much I've grown as an author and how my writing journey has developed. Ten years ago, I decided to stop looking for a job in Germany and follow a career in writing. Today, even though I've published a book, I feel...
27 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you enjoyed your summer and were able to relax and rejuvenate! My summer can be summed up in three words: reading, writing, and relaxing. I spent a relaxing week on the German island of Sylt, taking in the sights. My reading inspired me to dust off an old manuscript and take another shot at fixing it. Scroll below to learn more about that manuscript, see photos of Sylt, and the books I read. Until next month! Take care, Delise Torres Puerto Rican Author and Book Coach...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Two years ago on July 18, I became a traditionally published author for the first time. I'd been working toward this goal for 8 years, first with a novel I had to shelve after querying it unsuccessfully, and then by writing a new book, which ultimately became my debut, One Tough Cookie. Me at Marina Square in Fort Pierce, Florida where Karina and Ian have their first date. I got to visit it for the first time in 2023 with a copy of my book. It was surreal to be in the same place...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Hi I wish I could report that I finished my novel, PROJECT HUSBAND, but I didn't make much progress last month. With Easter holidays and my scientific outlines taking longer than anticipated, I still have a lot of work to do. Keep your fingers crossed that I finish this month!Take care, Delise Torres Puerto Rican Author and Book Coach https://delisetorres.com/ Writing Update If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen screenshots of the scientific journals I spent the month of April...
8 months ago • 3 min read
Hi, Thank you to everyone who responded to my survey. It was lovely to hear from some of you! I got great insight about the type of content to include in my newsletter, what I should keep and what I should change. Here are the highlights: Monthly was the preferred frequency, so I will resume sending this newsletter every month. On the type of content preferred, updates on new releases was the most popular, followed by book recommendations, a behind the scenes look at the writing process, and...
9 months ago • 4 min read