Hi, I’m Maria.

I’m a writer, reader, and lawyer. Here you’ll find my blog, information about my books, and IP educational content (to come).

About Me

I’m an intellectual property attorney from Boston, MA. I’m passionate about reading and writing romance novels & women’s fiction with romantic subplots.

What I’m Working On

  • Morning Glory Girl

    A contemporary single dad romance set on Martha’s Vineyard.

  • Better Off Not Knowing

    A legal drama & forbidden love story set 10-20 years in the future

  • Book Recommendations

    My favorite genres are romance & romantasy. As part of the author community, you’ll only find positive recommendations here and on my social media pages.

What Readers Are Saying…

"I finished Morning Glory Girl and I loved it!!"

Beta Reader, Morning Glory Girl

"Val and Luke and Luna seem so real and your descriptions of [Martha’s Vineyard] were perfect. And I gasped [at the ending]!!! Perfect way to end the book. I’m still thinking about the characters. This book is incredible."

Beta Reader, Morning Glory Girl

"Finished Morning Glory Girl. I have to say I loved it. I’m really attached to the characters and now I’ll miss them."

Beta Reader, Morning Glory Girl

"I remain blown away by the story you have developed. Better Off Not Knowing has love triangles, friendships, legal intrigue, medical mystery and a series of twists and developments that both make sense and keep the reader engaged.”

Beta Reader, Better Off Not Knowing

FAQ

  • Most books that I write will be romance or have a romantic subplot. Check out my “Books” page on this website for descriptions of my current books-in-progress.

  • I am currently pitching Morning Glory Girl to literary agents. If that doesn’t pan out, I plan to self-publish Morning Glory Girl this summer (it’s a summer romance after all!)

  • I’ve always imagined stories in my head, and I got the idea for Better Off Not Knowing in college (14 years ago at this point!). I started dedicating myself to writing that story during the pandemic, and really fell in love with the process. Now I’ve written two full novels and have over a dozen more that I want to write. If I could do this until I’m 95, I would!

  • Follow me on social media! I’m most active on Instagram and Threads - the links to my profiles are at the bottom of the webpage.