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[IMG]http://mayracalvani.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/sunstruck_med.jpg?w=200&h=300&h=300[/IMG]Hi all,

It’s been a while since my last post…

I’d like to announce the release of my parody/satire novel, SUNSTRUCK, just published by Twilight Times Books! I really like ...

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[IMG]http://twilighttimesbooks.com/images/Sunstruck_med.jpg[/IMG]Hi all,

I'm thrilled to share some exciting news: my parody/satire, SUNSTRUCK, has just been released by Twilight Times Books.

If you'd like to read something different this summer, I invite you to give it ...

Tags: chick lit, coming of age, ethnic, hispanic, humor, latino, parody, puerto rico, san juan, satire

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[IMG]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6208/6096021747_a19e810b76_m.jpg[/IMG]Please visit if you get the chance. I have a giveaway going on over there until Halloween night. You can win a free copy of my latest novel, Embraced by the Shadows, as well as 2 other free books. Don't miss this chance!
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