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As seen in Latina Magazine (Sept. 07)!

» "I worried that Ms. Castillo wouldn’t be able to pull this plot off, but she did it beautifully and believably. Switchcraft is well worth your time. It leaves you with a memorable story that you’ll most likely come back to and read again. I know I will.

-- NightsandWeekends.com (posted 01.02.08)

» ""This book is a fun love letter to all women and the bond of sisterhood that is best friends."

-- Parkersburg News and Sentinel (posted 10.08.07)

» "Unlike other body swap stories … Mary Castillo's new novel, Switchcraft is fresh, mesmerizing, and unmatched in what could have been a very derivative story in the genre. Castillo spends enough time creating three-dimensional Aggie and Nely characters that the reader feels a clear connection with both. Castillo's book is smart, inventive, and an extremely satisfying read!"

-- Midwest Book Review (posted 9.25.07)

» "Best friends Nely Mendoza and Aggie Portero share a life-changing switcheroo in Castillo's spirited romantic comedy … Castillo's effervescent style and likable characters sweeten the deal."

-- Publisher's Weekly (posted 9.25.07)

» "Switching lives is a well-used plot device that here leads to madcap scenarios and deep introspection. Castillo allows her heroines to scramble and make entertaining and illuminating discoveries. Toss in some danger, and this is first-rate fun!"

-- Romantic Times BOOKreviews (posted 9.25.07)

» " A fun, light read for a lazy fall day."

-- Monsters and Critics Book Reviews (posted 9.25.07)

» “Mary Castillo shakes things up with her newest title, Switchcraft…a little bit of Freaky Friday but way more fun.”

-- Blogcritics (posted 8.01.07)

From the back cover: Nely has a busy baby and a metiche mother-in-law. Aggie has a history of no-strings romances and a ticking womb that wants a family to call her own.

When the two friends try to reconnect at a New Age spa, they end up getting a little closer than they intended by accidentally switching bodies! (The brochure said nothing about not drinking before transcendental meditation.)

Suddenly two friends who were growing apart, have to live each other’s lives until the next full moon when a grumpy guru can put them back together again. But with a husband, a sort-of-boyfriend and a mother-in-law who sense something awry - as well as a stalker hot on their heels - Nely and Aggie aren’t walking in each other shoes … they’re running!

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My Interests

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Women who love chick lit, witty women's fiction, chica lit and smart romantic comedies

My Blog

The Song Stuck in My Head

When I sat down to write SWITCHCRAFT, I realized that conceiving the idea was much easier than writing it.But then, one day, I overheard my husband watching, AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, and the so...
Posted by on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:27:00 GMT

Between the Pages of Switchcraft

 It really does feel like yesterday and yet, it seems like a different lifetime ago. I was just a few weeks pregnant when I was hit with the idea for my new book, Switchcraft. Read more
Posted by on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 07:45:00 GMT

The Four Things I No Longer Wish For

The Four Things I No Longer Wish For
Posted by on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:00:00 GMT

I’m On The Radio, Ma!

Just got the call that I'll be on Make It Happen with Mel Robbins, live on Monday Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. (EST) on Sirius satellite radio Lime Channel 114. The show will be rebroadcast that night at 9 p.m....
Posted by on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:26:00 GMT

PW Reviews Switchcraft!

"Best friends Nely Mendoza and Aggie Portero share a life-changing switcheroo in Castillo's spirited romantic comedy. Past 30, curvy wife and mom Nely and hot, no-carb spitfire shop owner Aggie are a ...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:15:00 GMT

How To Survive Your Best Friends Baby: Girlfriend Getaways

Last month, my best buds and I attended the Romance Writers of America National Conference in Dallas. It was a psuedo work-play, four-day weekend that I could write off my taxes, and my girlfriends co...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:42:00 GMT

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I'm giving away a $10 Amazon.com gift certificate! Go here for your chance to win!  
Posted by on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:11:00 GMT