Motivation Monday | Caridad Pineiro® Romance Author

December 2, 2024

Winter Bucket List

Somehow fall passed right by me and I didn’t get to do some of the things I used to do. No apple or pumpkin picking. No visit to the local farms to pick some lovely sunflowers. Since winter is technically here, I decided to make a list of things that I’d like to do before spring arrives. Hopefully I’ll get a few of them done in the next two weeks, namely visit a Christmas market (photos next week) and have a nice tea with a lovely neighbor. What about you? Any special things you want to do this winter? P.S. Hopefully one thing on your list is to pick up your copies of KILLER IN THE KENNEL (available now) and DANGER IN DADE (a Christmas Eve release)! Grab your copies today at https://amzn.to/4dt8sk3.

winter bucket list

June 12, 2023

Manic Monday Conference Prep

So sorry I didn’t post over the weekend, but I’m still recovering from one conference and getting ready to head out for the Space Coast Book Lovers Conference next week. Did I mention I’m also on deadline and trying to finish #4 in the South Beach Security K-9 Division spinoff, tentatively titled Danger in Dade. As you can see from these photos, my office is a mess as I get ready! Things are definitely a little crazy so my playlist for today begins with Manic Monday by The Bangles. LOL! Hope your Monday is calmer.

Conference Prep

May 7, 2023July 14, 2023

Difficult Ups and Downs in Weight Loss

It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted on how my lifestyle change was going. It’s been a couple of weeks of an assortment of events that made being active and eating healthy hard to do. But I’ve pushed on and tried to maintain my new changes as best as I could and the result is that I’m down another two pounds for a total of 29 pounds lost since I re-started my journey after the pandemic. That means I’m past halfway to my goal! Yeah! The one thing I haven’t been able to do is get back to strength training. Sigh. I must do that since building muscle is so important now that I’m older and because that muscle helps boost my metabolism which in turn would help me lose weight as well. If you’re on a journey also, share how you’re doing and any tips for succeeding. For me it’s tracking my calories on my Fitbit app, making sure to get 10K steps, and 30 minutes of cardio every day.

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February 27, 2023July 14, 2023

Believing Anything is Possible

I’m a weird sort since while I’m a realist, I also believe anything is possible if you believe in it enough. For me, believing in getting published eventually led to selling my first book. When I retired my goal was to publish with Harlequin again and here I am, writing for Harlequin Intrigue! Now I’m believing in getting healthier and losing some weight and so far, it’s working. 16 pounds down and 35 to go. Yikes! 35 more. It seems like so much but I believe I can do it so I will. What about you? Have you set your mind on doing something? P.S. – If you want to read my latest romantic suspense books for Harlequin, please visit https://amzn.to/3ZonQrf.

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Proud Mama Moment

I’m having a proud Mama moment on this Motivation Monday! I’m so happy for my daughter who just released her latest novel – Matching Set. It’s a prequel to her Amazon Bestselling Seoul Searching. Matching Set was also a #1 New Release in its category and if you love K-dramas, please take a moment to check out these two books. They are delightful romances that also teach you Korean while you read! I am so proud that my daughter followed her dream to write books where you could learn a language while falling in love. You can learn more about the books at https://amzn.to/3HObIZy.

January 23, 2023January 22, 2023

Manic Monday Seeking Motivation

Waking up to a list of things I’ve got to get done and I’m working up the motivation to tackle them all as I sip on my morning coffee. For starters, I have to get to work on #3 in the South Beach Security K-9 Division spinoff. I actually have some news on that! My editor advises the tentative publication date for the series is Summer 2024 and you’ll be able to read all four books back-to-back. On another note, I’m the Conference Chair for the Liberty States Fiction Writers Conference and I’m working with the board and a fabulous group of members to finalize everything for the conference. It’s going to be a good one and if you’re an aspiring author, we have great workshops to help you with craft, business, and promotion. If you’re a reader, pop by the book fair on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Admission is free and you’ll be able to meet quite a number of fabulous authors, including me! LOL! For more information, please visit www.lsfwriters.com. For more information on the South Beach Security series, please visit https://amzn.to/3GYWSAo.

January 16, 2023January 15, 2023

Special Valentine’s Gifts

I know Valentine’s Day is at least a month away but since I decorated the house and I’m a romance writer, I’m already looking ahead to that day. Thinking about what I’d like, and since I’m trying to be healthier which means I should avoid the whole chocolate thing, how about my favorite food? “What is that?” you ask. Eggs. I love eggs. Any way you want to give them to me. Plus considering how expensive they are lately, it’s probably a pretty good investment on hubby’s part! LOL! What about you? Do you love eggs? Do you have any special wishes for Valentine’s Day?