Hi Reader, Thank you so much for voting and helping me choose a name for my newsletter. At the Heart of the Story perfectly captures the content I share with you every month - where I come from, my writing journey, and the inspiration at the heart of my books. I want this newsletter to reflect who I am as a person and as a writer to give you a better insight into my stories. In the spirit of sharing more of myself, I plan to host a virtual book club meeting for One Tough Cookie, exclusive for...
10 days ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to 2026. As I looked back at 2025 and my 10 years of being a writer, I realized that 2026 will mark 10 years since I started my author platform. While I wrote my first novel in 2015, it wasn't until 2016 that I went public with my new author persona. I launched my website and this newsletter, telling friends and family members to subscribe. I also joined my first social media platform as an author, Twitter,...
about 2 months ago • 5 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...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Hi 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...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, 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. But, I have a treat for you! Scroll down for a sneak peek at one of the outlines, so you can get a sense of what I've been working on. I hope you enjoy it!Keep your fingers crossed that I finish this month!Take care, Delise Torres Puerto Rican Author and Book...
9 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Thank you for responging to my survey. It was lovely to hear from 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 a look at...
11 months ago • 4 min read