Screenplay Magic

One of my favorite ways to work through a novel is by writing the screenplay first. It usually helps me get a sense of who the characters are and how I really need to build the world around them. Once those things have been established, I feel so excited to actually work on the novel […]

The Whispers Has Been Released!

Newly released: The WhispersThe only thing worse than an abusive husband is a dead abusive husband bent on revenge.That’s what Kate Thibeaux is facing, considering last year she killed her own husband, Kevin Garrison, when he’d left her no choice. She’s changed her name, her looks, and everything else about her, as if that would […]

Talisman of Song Has Been Released!

Prince Brannon has no love for his cruel father, King Roderick, who sets his guards against his own son and plunging his kingdom into chaos. Yet the King has another child, one due any day—a child he’ll be able twist into the kind of king Brannon will never become.As such, Brannon must not only stay […]

The Complete Dreamwalker Series

Finally updated this to include all three books and a new cover. You can find it below:Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073922UC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p2_i8Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dreamwalker-series-maria-rachel-hooley/1108479834;jsessionid=B2EB33DFFA71C98E03F0348E2D14117F.prodny_store02-atgap08?ean=2940014103121Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1043530Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Maria_Rachel_Hooley_The_Dreamwalker_Series?id=YF79DwAAQBAJ&hl=en_US

Fall Is In The Air

It’s no secret that fall is my absolute favorite season. Something about a world on fire with colors. I love the colder temperatures and being able to curl up with a good book. Currently, I am reading and loving The Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare, which only adds to the magic of the changing world. […]

Returning to the World of Wings

Having just finished a middle grade novel written for my daughter with her idea as the focus, I have decided to return to the world of angel wings and start writing through the story line for the next Sojourner book. It’s going to be darker with fallen angels thrown into the mix and Lev questioning […]

Beautiful Mornings

While I generally like snow in winter, I have to say I love the beauty of North Carolina with or without snow. We have a small lake by our house, and it makes me dream of places I have never been. Wonderful for inspiration and photos. Here’s to hoping your world is just as beautiful.

Strands of Mermaid Hair Has Been Released!

This novel has been a long time in coming. So long, in fact, I finished all three manuscripts before even editing this one. Some of you may remember the short story of this manuscript. A lot of readers told me they wanted a novel. So, here it is–the first of three anyway. I hope you […]

Long Weekend of Editing

I spent most of the weekend editing Strands of Mermaid Hair, and it definitely paid off. The novel has been uploaded to various ebook distributors, so hopefully I will soon have links to post. As such, I’m currently thinking about where my writing will next take me. So many options, so little time. I don’t […]