Showing posts with label time travel romance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label time travel romance. Show all posts

Monday, May 4, 2026

Ask The Author: Q & A's

 


These are questions from random people who have read some of my books.

Q: In your book, The Maze from Hell, can you give me more background info on Syra and Kyle? It doesn’t appear that you wrote about their life before the Backrooms.

A: You’re right. This is their background:

Kyle, a divorcee, is five years younger than Syra, and is a father to three kids—two daughters and a son. While working the night shift at Walmart, he accidentally found himself in the Backrooms. How it happened was, during a break, he stepped into the restroom, and when he emerged, he was met with a disorienting yellow maze instead of the familiar store.

Turning around, he realized the door he exited had vanished. Navigating through level 0 like many before him, he made his way to other levels until he encountered one of the colonies and decided to stay.

Syra was a married woman with a loving family. Her children were already adults when she mysteriously vanished. The details of how she found herself in the Backrooms are hazy, as her experiences there have clouded her memories of the events leading up to her arrival. Initially, she faced the same challenges as others in that non-Euclidean dimension, but eventually, she reached the Raiders colony and met Kyle. Accepting that returning home was no longer an option, Syra and Kyle formed a bond, navigating their new reality together while learning from the people around them.

Q: Was Mr. Smith, in your book, A Time Traveler’s Companion, have other companions not mentioned in your book?

A: Yes, but they were short lived. After Melanie left but before he met Remi, he had a brief encounter with a woman from the day spa where he first took Remi. Following that, there was Ella, whom I mentioned in the book, along with a few others. However, it was Remi who truly captured his heart and became his long-term companion until her passing. Later, during his fifth incarnation, he took Ryla as a companion, however she referred to him as uncle because of their history. No intimate encounters between them. When Ryla dies, years later, he continues his journeys with new companions.

Q: You mentioned that A Time Traveler’s Companion is loosely inspired by a fanfiction you wrote. Does it follow the original story?

A: Well, it’s a bit of both. While some elements from the fanfiction remain, many aspects have been altered. Given that it’s a Doctor Who fanfic, I made several changes during the writing process, which unexpectedly led to the novel exceeding 500 pages. I believe the story stands apart from the fanfiction, and I appreciate you taking the time to read my book.

 

Q: In your book Flare, you mentioned that Cher knows Jane’s parents. Can you elaborate?

A: They were quite close, as Cher often assisted the Hunters, the organization to which Jane’s parents belonged. Their friendship deepened over the years, and Cher was present when Jane was born. However, after Jane’s parents passed away, Cher couldn’t take her in due to her nature as an energy vampire.

Cher is an enigmatic individual and remains so throughout the Phoenix Files book series. She will appear in one of the volumes from the series, assisting Jane on one of the assignments.


Thank you for visiting this blog and if you have any questions regarding my books, please feel free to ask.


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Sunday, December 28, 2025

End of the Year Updates: 2025

 


This past year has been incredibly challenging for my family and me, especially after losing my husband in September. May he rest in peace. Despite the difficulties, I’ve managed to make some strides with my writing, particularly with my books. This year, I released three books: two are low-content titles, and one is an eBook featuring a short story I originally shared on Wattpad and AO3. For the eBook, I went with my pseudonym, CG Heandez, so if you're interested in checking it out, make sure to search for it under that name. 

I recently discovered that a book sharing the same title as one of my own (Chandra’s Quest) is available at Walmart and Target. I was flabbergasted, as I had assumed that major retailers typically avoid stocking books with few or no ratings/reviews. I found out that the author used a certain website to push her book out there and I’ll be doing the same for one of my other books that I have not yet published into a paperback book yet. It’s worth mentioning that while both books (Chandra's Quest) share the same title, their content is quite different.



My Chandra’s Quest has been around for 23 years, its first edition published in 2003. The second edition published in 2013, which brought together all four books of the series into a single volume. This comprehensive edition spans 567 pages, eBook & paperback version.

Lastly, I would like to acknowledge that "Lost in the Backrooms: The Phoenix Files vol. 1" has achieved the highest number of downloads this year and last. This outcome has taken me by surprise, yet I am pleased with the success it has garnered. Though it may not have as many rates/reviews as I'd hope but I'm still pleased with what it has. Next, The Secret Diary of a Gypsy Heart is now available in paperback, and I've made some updates to it as well. 

Which of my books do I want to see at major retail stores? 

Chandra’s Quest and A Time Traveler’s Companion, both titles have a page count that exceeds over 400. However, I believe that there's no way I can make Chandra's Quest available on IngramSpark, but I will publish A Time Traveler's Companion as a paperback there.

*Currently I'm in the process of editing A Time Traveler’s Companion, giving it the last look over before releasing it as an eBook on Amazon. Page count for this book is 564. 

 Books under my pseudonym Cecile Garcia


Books currently available under the pseudonym CG Heandez


Have a Happy New Year!

CG Heandez


Thursday, October 16, 2025

Update on Audiobooks

 


 I've just released two new audiobooks on Google Play: A Time Traveler's Companion, Vol. 1 and 2. However, I haven't published the full-length novel yet. The book will be available as an eBook and paperback on Amazon KDP in the near future. Please visit link below to view details. Trigger warnings: Adult content--18 & over.



Lost in the Backrooms: The Phoenix Files vol.1 is seeing a surge in downloads on both GooglePlay and Amazon, largely due to its appeal among readers who are drawn to supernatural and paranormal tales with a creepypasta twist. A thank you to the readers who find my book interesting enough to read. 
Recommended age: 14 & over)



Having just finished the audio version of A Time Traveler's Companion, I'm now shifting my focus to A Path Less Taken: The Phoenix Files vol. 2. I'm aiming to release this book in the Fall of 2026, but if I wrap it up sooner, I'll definitely get it out earlier. Please visit links to my books. thank you.











Thursday, September 18, 2025

UPDATES: September 2025

 


It’s been a few weeks since my husband passed away, and I’m taking this time to grieve and reflect. To help distract myself from the heaviness of it all, I’ve been focusing on the audiobook version of A Time Traveler's Companion, volume 1. Not long ago, I shared on my social media that I decided to split the book into two volumes, and I’m excited to announce that the audiobooks will be exclusively available on Google Play. I still have plans to release the complete novel on Amazon Kindle, which will be around 600 pages long, give or take a few. It’s a big project, but immersing myself in this work is helping me navigate through this challenging time.



I am also working on  A Path Less Taken: The Phoenix Files vol. 2


As I navigate the difficult journey of coping with the loss of my husband, I will do my best to provide updates whenever I can. My children and I are leaning on each other for support and finding strength in our bond during this challenging period. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we take this time to process everything.




Thursday, July 24, 2025

Where Does Remi Live?

 


Curious readers have asked me about the residence of Remi, the protagonist in A Time Traveler’s Companion. In the opening chapter, it is revealed that she lives close to the Menifee Hill hiking trails. Her two-story home overlooks a park, and an elementary school is conveniently located nearby, which is significant since her son attends the same school she did as a child. This proximity to the trails adds depth to her character and setting. For those familiar with Menifee, the details may lead them to pinpoint the exact community where she resides. Please do consider that the character is fictional and not based on a real person; not to my knowledge. The book is available on Google Play in parts.
I welcome any questions about any of my books, and it's worth noting that A Time Traveler’s Companion is published under a different pen name. You can find the link to the book below.
(audience: 18 & Over)







Friday, May 23, 2025

Images of The Main Character from A Time Traveler's Companion

 



Updates on images related to character in A Time Traveler's Companion.

This post is related to a book I am currently working on and I have updated the images of the main character, Remi. I don't' always share anything related to this book on this blog, I prefer to share excerpts on my other blog under my pen name CG Heandez.


Remi (18) & Mr. Smith's first incarnation


Remi (20) & Mr. Smith's second incarnation


Remi (28) & Mr. Smith's 3rd incarnation


Remi (45) & Mr. Smith's 4th incarnation


The four incarnations of Mr. Smith

Please do visit my other blog, I share excerpts from this book and others written under CG Heandez. Link below.




Thursday, May 1, 2025

Updates: Chandra's Quest & A Time Traveler's Companion

 


(For those who are new here, this is my Author's blog under the pseudonym Cecile Garcia, where I share excerpts and updates about my writing projects.) 

I am currently focused on completing part 5 of A Time Traveler’s Companion, which I plan to release on Google Play. Ultimately, I intend to compile all parts into a single novel for publication on platforms such as Amazon, Apple Books, and IngramSpark. Won't be doing the Kindle Select Program because of issues with them!

Additionally, the full-length novel eBook of Chandra’s Quest is now available on Amazon, Apple Books, and Google Play, while I continue to work on the paperback version, which I will also re-publish on Amazon. Please do visit the link in my profile to view details on books.  

UPDATE: At the moment Chandra's Quest (eBook) is unavailable on AppleBooks until July, the same  for GooglePlay. I am having issues with the Kindle Select program. Anyways, this book will eventually be available on GooglePlay and AppleBooks in a few months, please visit the link below to one of my other blog entries discussing the reasons.


Below is a link to a short video I recently made related to A Time Traveler's Companion, enjoy. The 4 incarnations of Mr. Smith. Remi at ages: 18, 21, 28, 30.

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