In 1993, I immigrated to the US with my parents and older sister. Little did I know that besides the challenges of learning a new language, fitting in as a teenager in school, and adapting to a new culture and life, that I would have to do it on one leg. In this autobiographical novel, I take you through this tumultuous and challenging period in my life. What was the immigration process like in the 1990s? How did I adapt to my new life and a new environment as a disabled teen? How did I overcome depression, find friends, new passions, and my first love?

The Life of Maria Callas traces the astonishing journey of one of the greatest sopranos of the 20th century - from her birth in Manhattan in 1923 to her untimely death in Paris in 1977. This sweeping narrative follows Callas' transformation from an ambitious, unpolished young girl in war-torn Greece into an artist who would redefine opera with her electrifying voice, fierce intelligence, and uncompromising standards. The book focuses on her artistic path: the grueling study, her early triumphs in Athens and Verona, her meteoric rise on the world's most prestigious stages, and her legendary collaborations with maestros like Tullio Serafin. It explores the relentless ambition that drove her to reject roles she deemed unworthy, even at the cost of income or favor, and her vision of herself as more than just a singer - as a complete dramatic artist. Yet behind the public acclaim lies the private woman: navigating conflicts with her mother Evangelia, her complicated marriage to industrialist Battista Meneghini, the manipulations of managers and opera house directors, and her often-lonely struggle for autonomy in an industry dominated by powerful men. Friends, rivals, and mentors appear - some loyal, some treacherous - as Callas learns to balance brilliance with vulnerability. This biography paints a vivid portrait of Maria Callas not as myth, but as a woman of extraordinary discipline and courage, whose personal sacrifices were as great as her triumphs. From her Manhattan birth to her Parisian exile, from ovations at La Scala and the Met to the solitude of her final years, it is the story of an artist who dared to live - and sing - on her own terms.

"The Tower of Almería" is a sweeping historical novel of love, resilience, and destiny set against the golden coast of southern Spain in the early 20th century. When the visionary Lucía del Águila inherits her family's fortune after the tragic loss of her brother Ricardo on the Titanic, she becomes the soul behind the majestic Torre de Almería-a seaside skyscraper unlike anything the country has seen. In its elegant heights reside aristocrats, royals, and artists fleeing the unrest of Europe, creating a vibrant refuge during a world on the brink of war. Lucía's life intertwines with that of Francisco de la Sierra, a brilliant lawyer with humble roots and a heart as deep as the Mediterranean. Their wedding becomes the event of the year, attended even by the King and Queen of Spain, but fate has more to unfold. As Europe descends into the Great War, their love, legacy, and courage are tested, while life inside the tower becomes a world of its own-safe, glittering, and full of whispered dramas, late-night telegrams, and laughter echoing through its marble halls. From the salons of Almería to the opera houses of Barcelona, from memories of the Titanic to a hopeful voyage aboard the RMS Aquitania, The Tower of Almería is a deeply emotional story about surviving loss, embracing second chances, and building futures atop the ruins of the past. Rich with romance, tragedy, glamour, and hope, this novel is a tribute to enduring love and the power of home-even one built high in the sky.

This gripping psychological mystery novel follows Margaret Stevens, once a celebrated TV star on national talk shows, now a mentor for women seeking new beginnings. When Margaret helps Lindsay Carter, a heartbroken thirty-three-year-old, secure job interviews in Chicago, she could never have imagined the tragedy that would unfold. Rejected from her interviews at Willis Tower and Chase Tower, Lindsay never even made it to her final meeting at the Hancock building. That same day, she vanished without a trace-never returning home. The mystery deepens as the Chicago police launch a formal investigation, but Margaret, overwhelmed by guilt, joins forces with Jack, Lindsay's brother-in-law, to uncover the truth. Set among Chicago's soaring skyscrapers, dizzying express elevators, and breathtaking skyline views, the story twists through a city of shadows and illusions. Mysterious appearances and disappearances unsettle even the most rational minds. Rose Carter, Lindsay's strong-willed mother, burns with anger, blaming Margaret for her daughter's fate. Where is Lindsay? Why does an image of the Titanic loom on the book's cover? In the towering heights of the Hancock building, amid a replica of a Titanic first-class suite on the 90th floor, secrets from another era await. There, a woman dressed as if she stepped from 1912 insists Lindsay has been "reborn" as her niece, Sabrina. As Margaret dives deeper, guided by the strange expertise of Dr. Clopesling in paranormal memory transfer, she faces an impossible question: Has Lindsay crossed into another reality shaped by grief, memory, and destiny? This haunting, atmospheric mystery explores the fragile boundaries between past and present, identity and loss. Prepare to lose yourself in a world where every elevator ride and every floor reached could lead to revelation-or disappearance.

In the glittering heart of Manhattan, where wealth, ambition, and secrets collide, James Harrington returns home after a year abroad-grieving the tragic loss of his two closest friends and searching for a new beginning. A remote monastery retreat gave him clarity, but it couldn't erase the past. Now at forty-two, James steps into a new chapter: a promising job, a fragile sense of peace, and an unexpected connection with Sandy Carlisle, a brilliant and grounded colleague. Yet, the past still lingers-especially in the form of Jaclyn Whitmore, a glamorous socialite from his former life who isn't ready to let go. Meanwhile, high above the city, Eleanor Harrington-James's mother and a formidable art collector-becomes the target of Lisette Dubois, a seductive master thief with a taste for the rare and the priceless. When a legendary diamond necklace vanishes from Eleanor's penthouse on the 73rd floor of CitySpire, suspicion spreads among Manhattan's elite, and danger creeps closer to the lives Eleanor has carefully built. As Lisette's web of deception expands, Vivienne Lancaster-a party planner in the wrong place at the wrong time-is forced into a dangerous alliance with the police. Detective Daniel Cross, relentless and sharp, is on Lisette's trail, but time is running out. Lives begin to intertwine: Cheryl, a devoted biographer, finds love with Mark, her late friend's boss; Jaclyn faces her own reckoning at a wedding that changes everything; and Rosalinda, Eleanor's loyal maid, reveals strength no one expected. From Barcelona's cathedrals to the banks of the Nile, from stolen jewels to hard-won love, this is a sweeping story of reinvention, resilience, and the beauty of second chances.

High above Manhattan, on the 81st floor of One World Trade Center, Sophia and Daniel met for the first time. Their love flourished, leading to marriage, but infertility tested their bond. They chose adoption, building the family they longed for. Meanwhile, Sophia's sister, Emma, faced a different struggle. When their mother suffered a stroke, the sisters rushed to Seattle. She was transferred to Calgary, where she passed away. In her grief, Sophia met a man and was tempted, but her love for Daniel held firm. She returned to New York, while Emma stayed behind to care for their ailing father. When he, too, passed, Emma moved to Manhattan, where she found love with Patrick. They married and had a child, a new beginning after so much loss. Patrick's brother, James, carried his own heartbreak. Once in love with Nathan, fear kept him from embracing it. Nathan left, and James fled-to Spain, then Los Angeles, where he reunited with Vanessa, an old friend still chasing an acting dream. They traveled to Houston, where Vanessa's mother, Cheryl, controlled high society with an iron grip. But love defied expectations-Vanessa helped Irene marry Tommy despite Cheryl's opposition, their Vegas wedding becoming a spectacle, with Vanessa Williams as the star performer. But the grandest stage awaited aboard the Harmony of the Seas. Vanessa Williams' exclusive concert turned chaotic as thousands overwhelmed the Royal Theater. As security faltered, the ship's captain intervened. Then, in a brilliant move, Vanessa broadcasted the concert live to the world, turning disaster into history. A night to remember is a sweeping tale of love, resilience, and the moments that unite us-because sometimes, the greatest stories unfold in the most unexpected places.