My name is Deanna Martinez-Bey. I am a writer, baker, runner, wife and mother of two. I am from New Jersey and live in North Carolina. My ideal day would be spent under a cozy blanket, drinking coffee watching the Food Network! I am also a food blogger and recipe creator!
Please tell us about your books.
I write self-transformation novels. My characters begin living one way and after self discovery they change for the better and live a happier, healthier life.
What inspired you to write your book?
I am a survivor of domestic violence. There were parts of this book that were difficult to write because the main character, Stephanie, is also a domestic violence survivor. I want this book to help and inspire those who need to leave or have left a domestic violence situation.
How much time per week do you spend writing / editing your work?
It varies from week to week. I usually write at night and on the weekends because I do have a family and also work outside of our home. If I’m not writing, I’m thinking about writing or making notes pertaining to what to write... it all counts!
What are you working on at the moment?
I am working on a novella series! My plan is to write a minimum of eight novellas. My goal is to have a television series developed from this series of books!
Title: Hot Cocoa, Green Tea and The Man Who Sweetened My Heart
Author: Deanna Martinez-Bey
Genre: Women’s Fiction
Stephanie had been held hostage in an abusive marriage for nearly twelve years. She was manipulated, controlled and abused by her mentally unstable husband. The last physical altercation drove Stephanie to begin a new life, alone, just her and her ten-year-old son, Ray.
Stephanie made an exit plan. She would find a new school for Ray, a full-time job and a place to live and just when she thought that life would be calm and peaceful, her monster of a husband, soon to be ex-husband would rear his ugly head.
Stephanie winds up meeting a new friend through work. As time passes, they find that they are developing feelings for one another. After the divorce is final her ex-husband stirs up trouble yet again.
Would Stephanie and her new friend become an item or would all the trouble from her ex-monster have him packing his bags and running? Would Stephanie finally be awarded full custody of her son or would her ex sabotage that from ever happening?
Hot Cocoa, Green Tea, And the Man Who Sweetened My Heart, is a compelling story of love, fear, hatred and self-transformation with a touch of humor, intimacy and a hint of the paranormal.
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“That day, I decided that a battered and bruised physical body, damaged emotions, and what felt like a broken ankle was not going to keep me from finding happiness. The hunt was on!”
Deanna has always aspired to be a writer. She started writing poetry and short stories and the young age of seven.
Born in New Jersey, Deanna currently lives in a suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina. She says. “I will always be a Jersey girl at heart.” Which is why she came up with her own recipe for, New Jersey coffee cake, that she shares at the end of this book. She has had several of her original recipes published over the years. They have been featured in publications such as: Taste of Home Magazine, Taste of Home “Best Of” cookbooks, Gooseberry Patch cookbooks, local magazines and Women’s Day online, to name a few.
Deanna’s other published works:
Twinkle, Twinkle Christmas Star
When Life Gives You Lemons, Drink Coffee!
Deanna’s contact information:
Website: www.deannamartinezbey.com
Facebook: Author: Deanna Martinez-Bey @deannamartinezbey
Instagram: writer_deanna
Twitter: Cookrunwrite
Blog: https://bookwriterdeanna.blogspot.com/
YouTube: Author Deanna Martinez-Bey
Purchase Links:
Amazon US
Amazon UK
Amazon CA