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Meet Maria Grazia Swan–and win one of her books!

September 16, 2017 by Joanna Slan 11 Comments

Note: Once a month, I’ll introduce you to one of my author friends, and we’ll give away one digital copy of the author’s books. This month’s guest is Maria Grazia Swan.

Website: www.mariagraziaswan.com

Facebook info: https://www.facebook.com/MariaGraziaSwan/

Name of your series: Mina’s Adventures

One line that describes your series:

Name of most recent book: Sniffing Out Murder  — and we’re giving away one copy to a lucky commenter. You have until Monday, Sept. 18 to comment.

Buy link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741Q35CH?ref_=pe_870760_118561140

  1. What gave you the idea for this series? My divorce. It was a long and messy divorce. I couldn’t sleep and was taking Creative Writing at Saddleback College, (O.C, California) so I made good use of my sleepless nights and the anger brewing inside. I cannot describe the satisfaction of killing off on paper a few of the real life main culprits.
  2. Which character is most like you? Mina a little. Paola a lot. I could have been a Mina, but I was born too early. Different lifestyle.
  3. What’s the hardest part of writing? In my case is the language. At time I’m talking Italian in my head. Other times I know the word, but not sure about the spelling.
  4. What inspires you to keep writing? It’s in my blood. I won my first literary award at the age of fourteen. The old fourteen, before computers, cell phones and social media. Heck, we didn’t even had television until I was seventeen. And when I write I forget all my troubles. And in the morning, no hangover.
  5. What would you say to other would-be writers who have yet to get published? Never give up. Slow and steady will get you there.

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Comments

  1. Chris, RN says

    September 16, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Sounds deliciously intriguing. I wrote out a lot of feelings about my ex, during divorce proceedings (The ex often ended dead in my head!!!)

    Reply
    • Maria Grazia Swan says

      September 16, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Oh, Chris….yes, yes, but he didn’t die alone….in my head of course..and the other dead one could be found in the book, she had a penchant for red heels…thanks for posting. Maria Grazia

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Booth says

    September 16, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Never give up. Slow and steady will get you there is good advice for everyone! You used your sleeplessness to your advantage! I would love to read Sniffing Out Murder!
    Thanks,
    Rebecca

    Reply
    • Maria Grazia Swan says

      September 16, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Rebecca, if you’re one of the winners, make sure to remind me about that. Fingers crossed. Ciao

      Reply
  3. Debi Rumph says

    September 16, 2017 at 4:46 pm

    Hi Maria! I would love to win one of your books! My husband just went on full disability making our finances extremely constrained. To make matters worse, I took early retirement to help care for him. Books are at the bottom of the list. Thank you for such a great opportunity! I appreciate it very Much! I look forward to getting to know you better!

    Reply
    • Maria Grazia Swan says

      September 16, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      Debi, I’m not the one to pick the winners, with that said, if you don’t win, send me a little note, you can find me on FB, and I’ll make sure you get something to help you take your mind away from daily routines if only for a few hours..good luck Debi, and hugs. Maria Grazia

      Reply
  4. Sandy says

    September 16, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    I love to read and am always looking for new (to me) favorite authors. This book sounds like something I would really like. And, of course, I like to win free stuff.

    Reply
    • Maria Grazia Swan says

      September 16, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      Looks like we have a lot in common..free is always good. Ciao.

      Reply
  5. Veronica N. says

    September 17, 2017 at 1:18 am

    I am hoping the dog on the cover means we can expect to find a canine protagonist or two in your stories? I love it when animals play large roles in mystery novels. I guess that’s no surprise since I’m here reading Joanna Campbell Slan’s website, though. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Mary Kiefel says

    September 17, 2017 at 1:27 am

    It is nice of Joanna to introduce her readers to other authors.
    Please do NOT enter me to win one of Maria’s books, I have them all.
    I absolutely adore Mina! And I love Lella York (different series).

    Reply
  7. Joanna Campbell Slan says

    September 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    Oh, my gosh! So glad that so many of you came to visit Maria. The winner is….drumroll, please…

    Debi Rumph.

    I used a random number generator and it selected the number 3. I counted down three–and Debi was it! Debi, please email me at jcslan@joannaslan.com so we can send you your prize.

    Reply

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