It’s been a difficult year with the pandemic and many lives have been lost or changed forever. I have been lucky not to have lost any close friends or family to the virus, but like many, I yearn for a return to the more normal days before this virus hit. One of the things I’ve missed the most is traveling because I love to see new things and meet new people. Before the pandemic hit I had plans to go to a number of different book conferences and my hubby had surprised me with a trip I’ve always wanted to take: A Danube River cruise. The trip starts in Budapest and ends in Vienna, but we also planned a trip to Salzburg because hubby knows how much I love The Sound of Music. We’ve rebooked the trip for later this year and I’m so hoping I can go there and do some book conferences as well so I can get to spend time with you guys!

#FridayFunday – A Recipe, a Writing Workshop, and a Video Premiere
So much happening today! I’m visiting with the wonderful Anastasia Pollack to share my BBQ Dry Rub Recipe, teaching a free workshop on Point of View at the International Women’s Writing Guild, and sharing the video trailer for Cold Case Reopened.
You can get the dry rub recipe at https://anastasiapollack.blogspot.com/2021/03/cooking-with-cloris-author-caridad.html.
My free workshop will start at 1 pm EST and you can register here: https://iwwg.wildapricot.org/event-3997380
Last but absolutely not least, here is the video trailer for Cold Case Reopened! I hope you like it!
A Visit with Winnie the Pooh #ThrowbackThursday
One of our favorite things to do during our annual Christmas trip to New York City is to visit the big library on 42nd Street. We always check out whatever new exhibit is happening, but also take a look at some of their standard collections. One of the collections is in the Children’s section, namely, the original dolls that inspired the Winnie the Pooh stories. Check out this picture of them!

This week’s Chat and Event!
This is a busy week! A new book and some upcoming events, namely a chat at Writerspace, a free workshop on Point of View at The International Women’s Writing Guild, and a guest blog with Anastasia Pollack. Here are links for the various events:
Writerspace Chat: https://www.writerspace.com/events/caridad-pineiro-facebook-live-chat/
IWWG Free Write on POV: https://iwwg.wildapricot.org/event-3997380
Anastasia Pollack: https://anastasiapollack.blogspot.com/
Hope you can visit!

I’m a True Crime Addict
Do you love #TrueCrime stories? I have to confess that I’m addicted to them which made writing Cold Case Reopened so much fun! To find out more about what I love about true crime, please visit with me at http://bit.ly/WriterspaceTrueCrimeBlog.

Happy #BookBirthday to Cold Case Reopened
OMG OMG OMG! It’s the #BookBirthday for Cold Case Reopened! I’m so excited about the release of my debut Harlequin Intrigue! Woo hoo! So come and celebrate with me tonight (March 1) starting at 7 pm. I’ve even got some friends coming over to celebrate with me. Caro Carson, K.D. Richards, Delores Fossen, and Lucy Monroe will all be at my Facebook Fan Page tonight with us to party! We’ve got giveaways and teasers for you!

#FunFriday – Choose Happiness
It’s been a tough year in so many ways, but with all that’s happened, I tell myself one thing: Choose Happiness. I’ve always tried to be a positive person and in these times more than most, it’s important to look at the good in your life, the wonderful things like family and friends, and focus on those. Have a great weekend!

