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Terri

Life is like a box of chocolate. Sometimes you get a few nuts.

About Me

I'm a native Texan, born and raised along the Gulf of Mexico with my six brothers and sisters and a slew of aunts, uncles and cousins.
I know everyone says it, but I really did start writing when I was a child. My first short story, called The Day the Earth Exploded, was completed when I was twelve (yep, even then I was dark). Of course Murphy's Law ran my life for a while and it was twenty plus years later before I started writing seriously. I completed my first two novels in 2003 and found an agent in 2004...if you want the sad details on that, you'll have to read my blog archives (posted May 3&4, 2006)
Anyway, I write romantic suspense because I not only like being on the edge of my seat...meaning the suspense (get your minds out of the gutter!)...but I love knowing there is someone out there for each of us. My characters are mostly Mexican (sorry, but I dislike the term "Latina"), from lower to middle class society (go figure), but with powerful (aka stubborn and hardheaded) women (again, go figure). I am at work on a new book called House of Cards while I anxiously await word on a new agent. (again for the ugly details, you can read the blog archives.) Whoever said writing was easy....hasn't tried to get published.

My Interests

Reading, Writing, Watching TV/Movies, hanging out with friends and family. Staying forever young!

I'd like to meet:

Tough one....I've already met my literary idols. Nora Roberts, Jayne Ann Krentz, Robert Crais--who I could sit and stare at for hours because he's such a hottie...and Lee Child who is as nice a person as you'll ever meet. I've also had the pleasure of meeting Lisa Gardner, Allison Brennan, and Cornelia Read. (google them if you don't know who they are) As for musical people: Barry Manilow because he's so awe-inspiring and yes, I'm a big fan (no gagging allowed please)...Tim McGraw because I could stare at him forever too. Movie or TV: Mel Gibson because he's so cute and looks like so much fun to hang with...Sean Connery for the same reasons (although I don't know about the hanging out part) George Clooney, Dave Letterman, hmmm these are all men....uh..yep! Of the female species, Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Sandra Bullock...I'm sure there's more. Of course I'll likely never meet any of these people, so, realistically I'd like to meet people who have a silly sense of humor, who don't take themselves too too seriously, who like to sing along to the radio, play board games, aren't tooo competitive, don't drink to excess, don't judge other people and enjoy hanging out with friends. MY LINKS:: AVAILABLE APRIL 18 @ COBBLESTONE PRESS

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Romantic Suspense Novels (Currently looking for a home)
FORGET ME NOT
The romance is hot and the suspense high in Forget Me Not. Terri Molina has crafted characters you'll care about from the very first page and a plot that will keep you guessing till the last. Don't miss this delicious read. Michelle Martinez, NYT Best-selling Author
When Cassandra Medrano, a romance novelist who writes under the pen name Casey Martin, receives photographs of a recent murder, it becomes evident that a killer is stalking her. Over the last six years, thirteen Hispanic women, whose appearances share an eerie similarity to Casey's, have been found raped, mutilated, and murdered—all with the shredded remains of one of Casey's books at their side. When the FBI insists she leave New York, Casey does what she swore she would never do-- returns to her hometown, Rosehill, Texas. Her pretentious demeanor and stubborn determination clash with Detective Scott Weller, the officer assigned as her bodyguard.
When Casey is attacked in her home, Scott places her into hiding in his apartment to keep her safe, but living in such close quarters leads to temptation he finds hard to resist. Scott soon realizes that Casey has more than one stalker and when evidence shows the killer is in town, he must race against time to stop Casey from becoming the final victim.
DARK OBSESSION ..
Something is coming. Something big.This is the foreboding message given to Ray Chavez by his long deceased great-grandmother. But Ray, a 33 year old farmer from the Rio Grande Valley, does not believe in visions or omens or the necromancy of his Mexican/Indian heritage. Although, Ray feels he's doing his part by humoring his sister Sylvia, a practicing Spiritualist, and his grandmother Maria, a non-practicing Curandero, he ultimately dismisses the vision as a bad dream. However Ray may reconsider his position when Lexie Solis stumbles into town, in search of a new life. Ray feels an instant attraction, as well as a connection, to the skittish young woman, and he pursues a relationship with her. But what Lexie does not tell Ray and his family, is that she is running from an abusive ex-boyfriend and he may be more powerful then even she wants to believe. When Lexie is assaulted by an unseen force, they soon learn that Jerry Kemp's obsession with Lexie goes beyond his need to control her; he wants to possess her soul as well. Lexie's only hope for salvation lies with Ray. But will he be able to embrace his destiny to save the woman he loves as well as his own soul? ..

Music:

I love all kinds of music except Rap and Heavy Metal.

Movies:

Anything that isn't bloody, gory, or predictable. Movies that make me laugh out loud or cry.

Television:

the programs on Court TV, City Confidential (A&E) Law & Order SVU, Crossing Jordan, Lost, Bones, House

Books:

Anything by Nora Roberts, Jayne Ann Krentz, Jennifer Crusie, P.J Mellor....Okay...Romance! I also LOVE Lisa Gardner, Robert Crais, Dean Koontz and John Saul. There are many more, but you'd get bored.

Heroes:

My hero would be my family...that slew of brothers, sisters,aunts, uncles and cousins I mentioned in my bio. Had it not been for their love, support, and encouragement I'd proably be dead now. Also my husband and children, whose love, support and encouragement keeps me getting up in the mornings...albeit much older and grayer.

My Blog

Tell Me Something Good

Well, week one has passed since the release of my novel Her Will His Wayand so far, I'm guessing, sales are going well.  I won't know anything until my first royalty check comes in...then I'll ha...
Posted by Terri on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:23:00 PST

Im Coming Out!

With a book, that is.  Her Will His Way will officially hit the virtual bookshelves on Friday, April 18. You can download it here at Cobblestone Press. Her Will His Way is a contemporary erotic...
Posted by Terri on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:17:00 PST

In the Arms of an Angel

A couple of days ago I heard my sister-in-law Kim had been diagonosed with Hepatitis C. I haven't spoken to Kim in several years mainly because she didn't feel she was part of my family anymore after ...
Posted by Terri on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:26:00 PST

To Her...With Love (okay..thats not quite the song title..but its close)

What would you do if your best friend was murdered-and your teenaged son was accused of the crime? How far would you go to protect him? How many lies would you tell? Would you dare to admit the darkes...
Posted by Terri on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:12:00 PST

Across the Universe

How much do you believe in the supernatural? Do you check your horoscope on a regular basis? Have you every had your cards thrown? Or had your palm read? When I was researching my second novel Dark O...
Posted by Terri on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:54:00 PST

Dancing in the Dark...a blog per Margy’s request. ;-)

Cuz...seriously...you don't want to see me dance in the light. So, why am I dancing?  Well...(in case you hadn't heard yet) I just got my first sale! Woohoo!  Talk about a great Christmas p...
Posted by Terri on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:37:00 PST

Im Too Sexy for my....self

..When I was a kid my brothers and sisters used to say to me..."don't worry, if you're ugly as a child you'll be beautiful as an adult)...not exactly a child of five want's to hear during their inform...
Posted by Terri on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:06:00 PST

Merry Christmas Darling...

You know...I've never been big on Christmas, yeah it's a great holiday and all...but I've never been one of those people who just get so excited about the thought of finding presents under the tree an...
Posted by Terri on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 06:27:00 PST

Put me in coach. I’m ready to play....today

**warning...proud mother moment** Last night my youngest son had a ballgame...the semi-finals for the fall-ball season. This season is supposed to be *instructional* ball...meaning not competitive lik...
Posted by Terri on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:54:00 PST

Here I am, the one that you love

Okay...maybe not love...it's a song though and popped into my head while I was thinking up a subject heading that had song lyrics...my thing ya know. A N Y W A Y...my spacebar keeps sticking (could b...
Posted by Terri on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:57:00 PST