On this Memorial Day, remember those who gave all and those who sacrifice so much so that this Nation and its people will remain free. God bless or military men, women, and their families. God bless America.
P.S. – If you want to help out our wounded veterans, this charity was recommended to me by a military doctor and I have donated to them! Hope for the Warriors.
#ThrowbackThursday A Quinceanera!
In Latin tradition, girls are given a quinceanera, or Sweet 15, in order to celebrate their passage from girl to woman.
We had a quinceanera for my daughter with our family and close friends as well as a number of her friends. It was a lovely time and I think everyone had a blast!
Part of the tradition is that the women of the family, mom, aunts, grandmother and godmother, each present the young woman with a gift that symbolizes the passage. Things like earrings, bracelets, rings and other items that a woman would wear.
Here are some photos of my daughter, her godmother (my sister), her aunt, her grandmother and me doing that rite of passage.
Here is a photo of my daughter, hubby and me. If you believe in such things, you will notice the orbs that were present in this photo and many of the others. One friend who attended and is a sensitive said the place was haunted. It could be. We had the celebration in an old inn that has been around since 1843.
Celebrate Live and a Party Tonight!
I am so so excited about today’s release of South Beach Love and there’s so much going on to celebrate that book birthday!
Join me at 6 pm EST as I go live to answer your questions about the book! You can see my chat today at https://www.facebook.com/HallmarkPublishing/ and read some of the free excerpts at that Fan page!
At 7 pm EST, join me and my friends as we party at my Facebook Fan Page! We’ve got fun, teasers, giveaways and more for you!
Just 1 More day until South Beach Love
With only a day left until the release of South Beach Love contemporary romance, I have to share a secret: If I wasn’t a romance author, I’d love to be a chef! I guess that’s why the hero and heroine in South Beach Love are both chefs. It’s always why I loved weaving some fabulous recipes into the book along with a very sweet romance and engaging story about friendship and family ties. Did I mention that when you buy the book you get a free, fabulous, original recipe from Hallmark?
So on this Motivation Monday, take a moment to share what you want to be!
My Very First #Booktok
So with the help of some very able assistants, my daughter and her best bud Lindsay, I was able to finally jump into the world of Tiktok! We had a blast recording this and another video you’ll see soon for South Beach Love, my May 25 release from Hallmark Publishing. For now, Happy Sunday and welcome to my very first #Booktok. If you’d like to follow me, you can find me at https://www.tiktok.com/@caridadpineiroauthor.
Happily Counting Down to South Beach Love
OMG, in just a few days it’s the book birthday for SOUTH BEACH LOVE, my very first book for Hallmark! I had so much fun writing this story about two chefs who end up in an unexpected competition when they agree to help their nieces with their Sweet 15 parties. Did I mention the chefs had been falling in love before they find themselves as rivals? This is a feel-good romance packed with humor, family ties, friendship, and amazing cooking. Come help me celebrate and party at the SOUTH BEACH LOVE release party on May 25 at 7 PM EST. Get ready for some fun, prizes, and recipes from the book. South Beach Love is a story of rival quinceañeras, glorious cooking, friendship, family ties—and romance. RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/d1uDxMeq7.
Humor to start the week!
This definitely qualifies as a Bad Dad Joke. Here goes: What building in New York City has the most stories?
Think you know? Is it the new Freedom Tower? The Empire State Building? Chrysler Building?
Nope. The New York City Public Library. LOL! Lots and lots of stories in all those books.
My fav library to go to is the Research Library on 42nd Street. Always fun to go see an exhibit there and also visit the Reading Room.
