Maria has been writing short stories since childhood. Maria read her first romance novel when she was just eleven years old and has loved the genre ever since. The heroines in her stories are often smart, strong, sassy characters, and Maria enjoys writing about the softer side of successful independent women.

While living in the American Southwest Maria served two terms as President of the Phoenix Writers Club. Today, she’s actively involved with the Romance Writers of America, New York City chapter a.k.a. RWA/NYC.

When not writing fiction, Maria works for an international bank in New York City. She lives in Queens, New York.