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Thoughts from the Writing Desk
Writing is a journey filled with questions — about craft, creativity, confidence, and connection.
My blog is where I slow down and explore those questions honestly.

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May your holiday season be bright, your heart be full, and your New Year begin with hope, joy, and maybe even a little romance. 😉🎁📚
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
— Maria
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Where Writing Meets Reflection

If you love conversations about writing, creativity, and the beautiful chaos of making stories come to life, I’d love for you to join me on my blog at MariaCox.net/blog

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Stories have always been where I feel most at home.

From crafting simple tales as a young girl to writing the layered romances I create today, storytelling has shaped every chapter of my life.

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I just picked up Hidden by Laura Griffin, the first book in her Texas Murder Files series. Griffin is well-known for writing gripping romantic suspense, and this one pulls you in from the first chapter.

What’s everyone else reading this week?

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Falling in love with romance didn’t happen all at once — it grew with every story I picked up and every character who taught me something new about the human heart.
I’ve always loved writing, but discovering romance fiction changed everything for me.

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Every connection has its spark… and Secret Lovers is one that refuses to burn out. 💞
If you haven’t read it yet, Secret Lovers is a quick, five-minute read!
Free to download when you sign up for my newsletter at mariacox.net 💌
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Grateful today and every day for the readers, stories, and characters that bring a little extra warmth to my world. 🧡

Wishing you a cozy, love-filled Thanksgiving — may your day be full of good food, good company, and happily-ever-afters. 🦃📚
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When Lori’s grandmother’s memory begins to fade, she’s determined to make her one wish come true: to see Lori truly happy. So Lori turns to the man whose heart she once broke— Kane Smith.
📚 Book One of my new series arrives soon — I can’t wait to share Lori and Kane’s story with you.
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When I first started writing, I used to worry about sounding “right.”
But the truth is — there’s no single way to write right. There’s only your way. Don’t rush it, and don’t imitate. The more you write, the clearer it becomes.
So, write like only you can. That’s where the magic begins. 💫

When a pretend love starts to feel real…
Have you ever promised someone you’d find happiness — even if you weren’t sure where to start?
In my upcoming 3-book series, you’ll meet Lori Gomez — Manhattan’s newly promoted PR manager with a heart full of love and a life full of chaos.
Stay tuned.

Whenever I feel stuck, I go back to reading. It reminds me why I write in the first place — to connect, to feel, and to create something that stays long after the last page. 📚❤️
What book has inspired you lately?

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My play is seeking a debut. An aging, former U.S. Army guard recounts his days as a back-up guard at Spandau prison, guarding former High Ranking Nazis sentenced at the Nuremburg Trials. As the play unravels, a chilling yet intimate portrait of the human side of inhumanity begins to emerge. #theatre

It’s a short, five-minute read about passion, timing, and choices that linger long after the last page.
This story means a lot to me — it’s both a whisper of desire and a glimpse into how I explore love in my writing.
You can download it instantly when you sign up for my newsletter at mariacox.net

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There’s a kind of beautiful chaos in writing — that space between inspiration and frustration, when the words come out messy but real. ✨
I’ve learned to embrace that madness. It’s where creativity lives, where passion meets persistence, and where stories truly take shape.
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Writing is more than just putting words on a page — it’s giving voice to emotion, memory, and imagination. Every story we tell, no matter how small, leaves a mark.
So write what moves you. Write what scares you. Write what won’t let you sleep until it’s out.
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"The two biggest barriers to progress are bitterness and nostalgia".
-- Andrew Pace, Exec Dir of ARL

Most important sentence I have heard in a long time. Does it work for you?

Here's my new #MSWL! I'll be open to #queries Nov 1–7 and closing in Dec so that I can catch up reviewing. I'll reopen to #Adultfiction only in Jan 2026! As always, I'm open to #kidlit through referrals, conferences, and pitch events. #AF #literaryagent #amquerying serarivers.com/mswl/

Happy Halloween! And Friday! And Almost Time Change Day!

There’s something about being snowed in that makes everything slow down — the world quiets, secrets come out, and maybe… love has a chance to grow.
Nina and Dexter didn’t plan on falling for each other — life just had other ideas.

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What happens when life falls apart… but love finds a way to pull you back together?
In Snowed In, Nina finds herself alone, expecting a baby, and starting over in Alaska — the last place she thought she’d discover hope again. But sometimes, the right person walks in when everything else fades away

Sometimes it’s nice to step out from behind the books and say hi.
Writing is such a solitary passion, but I’ve learned that the best stories come from living — from moments in the sun, quiet reflections, and simple joy.
Here’s to a little sunshine, good wine, and inspiration wherever we find it.

Such a wonderful day at the Brooklyn Book Festival! 📚💫
I had the joy of spending time at the Romance Writers of America, New York City Chapter booth — meeting readers, chatting about stories, and sharing my books with new faces.

If you were there, thank you for stopping by and saying hello!

Some days, I’m the life of the party — other days, I’m this bear. 🐻
As an ambivert, I can flip between social and quiet, but I’ll admit… there’s something comforting about solitude. It’s where creativity breathes and stories take shape.

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As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, let’s continue to honor and celebrate the rich histories, vibrant cultures, and lasting contributions of Americans whose roots trace back to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

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