Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Feeling Accomplished


Woo-hoo! I have finally completed revising Chandra's Quest book 1, Chandra's Quest Book 2 & In the Company of Elves,  the three books that I had published many years ago. That was half  of what I want to do. I plan on writing other books.




Future books to come:
Books that will be publish in the near future, will be new and posted on Kindle first before publishing them on paperback. 

If you've read my books, please post your comment about them. All comments appreciated. TY.

Previews of my books on CreateSpace:

Chandra's Quest

Chandra's Quest Book 2: Twisted Embers

In the Company of Elves

NOTE: In the Company of Elves has been downloaded more than any of my other books. If you wish to own a copy, you can order the paperback version or download your copy from Kindle.

My Website

Sunday, February 25, 2018

NEW! Q & A's for Cecile Garcia (author)




Time for Q & A’s. Sorry folks if I haven't written in my blog lately but I've been busy with my books & family. I promise I will share more excerpts & links to my books. Thanks to the people that took some time out of their day to send these questions.

Q: Your book, In the Company of Elves, is popular in my book club. We downloaded the book & have been reading it. I would like to know if this book has any relation to another book by the same name? Candance...

A: No, it does not. That book recently popped up on Amazon, it has no relation to my book. My book was originally published in 2009 and copyrighted in the same year. I revised In the Company of Elves recently and re-published. I have no idea when Sandie Bergen wrote her version, but her book came with a subtitle. Apparently, it is a part of a book series. I believe that her book's title should have been A Cat's Tale: In the Company of Elves. It makes sense to put the name of the book series as the main title. Don't you think?

Example:  My book Chandra's Quest, is a part of a book series that consist of 3 books. Books 2 & 3 start with the main title, then a subtitle. Just a thought.



Q: Since you have an Instagram account, will you be posting more pics from your books?  Anonymous.

A: I don't know yet. That account is fairly new so and I barely started posting pictures there. In the future, I will post more things related to my books. Thank you for your interest.

Q: Will you write another adult book? MK50..

A: Well, that remains to be seen. Maybe in the future.

Q: I've read Chandra's Quest Book 1 & 2, I would like a paperback version of them. When will they be available? Paige...

A: I've been working on that. When publishing a book as paperback with CreateSpace, which is the company I use, a writer must be sure the numbers are positioned correctly. It's a chore. Trust me and it takes time.

Q: Is it easier to upload a book on Kindle direct?

A: Actually, it is, and people seem to like to download books on their devices.

Q: I downloaded one of your books on Kindle and I can't post a review for it! Amazon doesn't allow me to post. Why?

A: I have no idea! I know that some authors don't want people trolling on their books, so they request for the reviews be eliminated, but I don't know if Amazon really does that.  I’m just speculating. I know that I WANT people to post reviews on my books. Reviews help. So sorry, I have no idea why you can't write a review.

Q: Hello, I am a manager of a small business bookstore.  I would like to order your book, In the Company of Elves and sell it in my bookstore. How?

A: Well, for personal customers, they must pay the price that's posted for each book. However, I think that for bookstores & libraries, it is different. You must go to CreateSpace and search for the book and order. I believe there is a discount for bulk orders. That discount is only for large or small businesses. Please get in touch with Amazon or CreateSpace for paperback books.


(I want to note that when ordering a paperback, you will get the book directly from the company that is selling the book. You'll receive my books from Amazon, not from me directly. In addition, when someone orders or downloads my book, the company never reveals to me who ordered or downloaded my book. Just a saying)


Here is my Author's Page on Amazon:





(This is the original book, In the Company of Elves. It was written in 2005 but published in 2009. I recently revised it.)


Revised version below






Saturday, February 10, 2018

NEW! In the Company of Elves paperback book


I finally published the paperback version of, In the Company of Elves. (not to be confused with Sandie Bergen's book)

The paperback version is now available for purchase. Bookstores and libraries can order copies if  they wish. This book is a young adult, easy read book. If you have any questions, contact CreateSpace. 

*NOTE: I own the rights to this book which was originally written in 2005, published and copyrighted n 2009. 

History of In the Company of Elves:
I started writing this book back in 2005, while working on the Chandra's Quest book trilogy. Originally, this book was a novelette. But after noticing some discrepancies within the text, I chose to revise it. The book is made for all ages. Fantasy/romance/adventure


What to Know:
As I stated above, this book is no to be confused with Sandie Bergen’s book, under the same title! I did in fact, come up with the title many years ago, so if someone else decided to use the title for their book, then whatever. I DO have copyright for the original title. Her book contains a subtitle and is part of a book series, mine is not. Content is very different as well. Food for thought.










Monday, November 20, 2017

Adding A New Book



I am writing a new book called The Other Side of Things. It is a compilation of blog entries I wrote in another blog which I use to personally vent, rant and rave about whatever topic I want to express an opinion on. Chandra’s Quest Book 2: Twisted Embers, will probably be uploaded on Kindle in two months.
NOTE: I will work on paperback versions of my books starting next year.

Have a nice Thanksgiving for those who celebrate it.






Please support Indie authors, much appreciated. TY

Thursday, November 2, 2017

New Book Trailers For my Amazon Author's Page



I've recently uploaded two --no three book trailers to my Amazon Author's Page. I will add a link below where you can find them on YouTube. 



Chandra's Quest Book 1 trailer




Saints and Sinners: Affairs of the Heart


In the Company of Elves

I will add new excerpt videos from my books in the future.

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Moving On



   After my mother’s death, I’ve come to find that Life is short for those who waste time. In light, I will be concentrating on books I have yet to finish and publish. 
  So, I won’t be posting very many blog entries in the future. I must throw more energy into finishing up my books and to publish them, even though they may or may not ever be read. It is something I promised myself, it is my life’s goal. When I am 60, I hope I have completed the fiction books as well as the non-fiction books.


  As for my memoir, I may or may not finish it before anymore of my older relatives die so, hopefully that won’t be the case and it will be finished and my aunts & uncles will be able to read it. 

NOTE: I am going to privately distribute my book to family members. My memoir will not be for sale.

Final thoughts:

I feel that we all should do what are calling is in Life, no matter what. So, be safe everyone and thank you for visiting my blog. Please post comments. If you have a comment/review to post about my books, please do so on Amazon or Kindle. It’s important for an Indie author to have comments/reviews on any of their books. Thank you.



 Books available:


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Sunday, August 13, 2017

NEW Video: In the Company of Elves


I recently made a video, and posted it up on Facebook and YouTube, regarding one of my books, In the Company of Elves.  The video contains the first chapter from the book. I used a computer generated voice narrator. Some words are said differently through the narrator. 
Below is a link. All comments are accepted. Enjoy.

In the Company of Elves

NOTE: This book is not yet available on Amazon or Kindle.