I'd like to welcome Hayde Romero to our family of authors. While Hayde has written and published other books including the children's book, The Adventures of Mimi and Lulu, she has joined us to help her write and publish her memoir. She answered a few questions for us so you can get to know her better.

Q: If Hollywood made a movie about your life, whom would you like to see play the lead role as you/ Why?

A: Becky G will definitely play me as the lead role. She is talented, gorgeous and Mexican. From what I know of her, I feel like both our backgrounds are similar. We both grew up in a tight knit Mexican family with one dream in mind. To be successful. With success comes money. And with money we can help our parents financially. I attended one of her concerts last year, where she said she started singing to help her family financially. That’s always been my goal. It has been my mantra since I was little. Make money to help my family. I think Becky G would be perfect. 

Q: What are your passions in regards to giving back to the community and/or world?

A: I have a close relationship with my dad. He has been a hard worker all his life. I’ve witnessed how hard he has worked over the years for his family by working blue collar jobs that barely got us through when me and my siblings were young. When I see street vendors, I see my dad in them. I see the hard work they’re doing to bring home food to their families. And every time, I wish I had stacks of money to give out.

Q: Who are your favorite authors?

A: My favorite author is Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre is my favorite book. Charlotte was so ahead of her time. I love reading the strong female voices she created. I do also enjoy a nice Nicholas Sparks novel, though. 

Q: Do you remember writing as a child or did the writing bug come later?

A:  I wasn’t able to speak English until I was in fourth grade. I could barely speak the language let alone write it. The only memory I have of writing and actually enjoying it was an assignment in high school. Every day we were supposed to write in a journal based on the character Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter. It was free writing which I enjoyed quite a bit. 

Q: What’s your writing schedule like?

A: Most of my writing is done at night when my girls are asleep. I’ve tried writing while they’re awake but their tiny hands are drawn to my keyboard. I typically write in a notebook instead of a computer.

Q: Tell us more about The Adventures of Mimi and Lulu and what drove your to write it.

A: One morning, I woke up with an idea to write a short children’s book. I didn’t struggle much to write it. The stories simply flowed in my mind. This book consists of two short stories. I came up with a third one but due to the financial expense, I was only able to pay the illustrator for two of the stories. Since I was self-published, I hired the awesome illustrator, Lauren Curtis. The Adventures of Mimi and Lulu is available on Amazon.

Thanks to Hayde for taking the time to tell us more about herself. Her memoir, about the loss of one of her daughters will release in 2025. If you'd like to know more about her and her upcoming memoir, follow the links below.

Facebook @Boundless Souls HRomero

Instagram @boundlesshealingsouls

Amazon @Hayde Romero

Goodreads @Hayde Romero

In the digital age, establishing an online presence is more important than ever, especially for authors looking to build their brand and connect with their audience. While social media platforms and online marketplaces offer avenues for engagement, nothing quite compares to the versatility and control provided by a personal website. For authors, a website serves as a central hub that not only showcases their work but also offers a platform to engage directly with readers, promote upcoming releases, and manage their professional image. Whether you are a seasoned author with a string of bestsellers or an aspiring writer taking your first steps into the literary world, a website can be an invaluable asset in navigating the modern publishing landscape. In this article, we delve into five essential reasons why every author should invest in creating and maintaining a website.

Establishing an Online Presence: A website serves as a central hub for your online presence, allowing readers, agents, and publishers to easily find and learn about you and your work. It establishes credibility and professionalism, making it clear that you take your writing career seriously.

Building a Direct Relationship with Readers: Through a website, authors can build a direct relationship with their readers. Features like newsletters, blogs, and contact forms enable you to communicate directly with your audience, share updates, and engage with them on a personal level.

Showcasing Your Work: A website provides a platform to showcase your books, short stories, articles, and other writings. You can include book summaries, excerpts, reviews, and links to purchase your work, making it easy for readers to discover and buy your books.

Marketing and Promotion: An author website is a powerful marketing tool. You can use it to announce book releases, book signings, and other events. Additionally, integrating social media links and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques can help attract more visitors to your site.

Control Over Your Brand: Having a personal website gives you complete control over your brand and how you present yourself to the world. You can tailor the design, content, and messaging to reflect your unique style and voice, ensuring that your online presence aligns with your author persona and the themes of your work.

Having a website is not just an option but a necessity for authors. It provides a centralized platform to connect with readers, showcase your work, and enhance your professional image. By investing in a well-designed website, authors can significantly boost their visibility, engage with their audience more effectively, and take control of their brand and marketing efforts. Whether you're just starting your writing journey or are an established author, a website is an invaluable tool that can help you achieve your goals and grow your literary career.

ArmLin House Productions welcomes Miranda Tanner to our team of children's book authors. As you'll see, she's unapologetically herself and her imaginations is incredibly vivid. When asked to describe herself, she says, "Friendly, fun & spontaneous. Sprinkle of mom, Pixiedust."

In Miranda's book series, a chemical spill flows through a town and turns animals and inanimate objects into unique monsters with vibrant personalities. After humans force them to relocate, these spunky creatures build a community, make forever friends, and find their authentic selves, all the while experiencing life through valuable lessons about acceptance, manners, kindness towards others, and more... 

When asked how the ideas for this series came to mind, she says, "My son Wyatt used to ask me to watch or read things to him about silly monsters. He was never satisfied. So one day I asked him what kind of monsters he wanted to see, and I started drawing. He named several of them: Ugh, Pierre, Boo, Flaps, and Vee are just a few. Then one day I decided to start writing about them in poetry--I journal through poetry. Then it just kept going. And now my son Maverick is into it, and he's my assistant." 

Probably the best way to introduce Miranda is with her poem about herself mixed in with a few of her mutant monsters.

Miranda Tanner is an artist, a writer, and avid gardener.

 Lover of cheese, proficient wanderer.

She collects earrings & Halloween costumes.

In spring she gets excited when the flowers bloom.

Her favorite color is green,

She loves movies that make her scream.

She dislikes being told what to do,

And prefers to wear comfortable shoes.

Walks over running.

Tea over coffee.

Sushi over steak.

She loves to make mistakes,

And learn different lessons, 

in life there are many more questions. 

Her favorite plant is ivy.

She especially loves a great tamale. 

She lives life for fun, especially enjoys the sun.

Mardi Gras is her culture

Bright colors are her infrastructure.

She never meets a stranger,

Always ready for the danger.

Pleased to meet you, my new friend.

Thanks for reading until the end.