A man who never gave up on romance - Mario Saincic's Writing Blog

As 2014 disappears like a shadow in fear of the promising light of the New Year, we all take time to reflect on what has come and gone. For some the good memories overpower the bad, and then others choose to drag the baggage of what was along with them. For me - books were written, published, read and reviewed. In the same fashion, so was everything in my life. But the evaluation I received on a personal note was not as kind as a reader blown away by the characters I had created, but rather the brutal judgement of self. I felt uprooted when I lost love, was taken from those that are most dear, and battled to carry on. Reading comments for what I had written brought the realisation that I truly believe life will be okay. Yes, we have storms. Rain washes down and threatens the integrity of our foundation. Yet writing this now, I am able to see and feel the sunshine of tomorrow waiting to shine on my face. After months of unmotivated silence, I am glad to announce that the w

  Christmas. A time of year when everybody gears up to spend and create memorable moments with friends and family. Gifts are presented and usually judged by the amount spent, the store name that appears on the receipt, or even whether the gadget bought is not too outdated or ‘uncool.’ But after all the curve balls life throws at us, maybe we should go back to the basics. Christmas is a time of giving and receiving, yes…but of ourselves and not our cards to swipe. Love. It makes the world go around, they say. It also makes us blind, others murmur. To me…it is a circle of life. We are born, wide-eyed and helpless, needing to be loved for the sake of survival. And as the years go by and we age, there is actually not much difference. We build castles and surround ourselves with items of beauty, but often fail to see the most precious gift that can ever be bestowed on any one person… …love… So as the year draws to a close, I look back at the weeks and month

I once again shed light on the problem of rhino poaching in Africa that threatens the continued existence of these beautiful beasts. With today being World Rhino Day, it helps us reflect on what we are turning a blind eye to. If there is a fuel hike…we petition and threaten to burn down the fuel plants…If McD’s delivers a shoddy product, we boycott them…and so on. But as we sit in our comfy recliners, drinking a glass of red or white… why should we care, right? Wrong…   The decline of the rhino will reduce grazing land, which will also lead to the decline of the gazelle, antelope and zebra. And if these animals die out, so will lions and leopards. Can you picture a world where your children, or grandchildren, never get to see any of these animals . . . either in a zoo or on the Nature Channel? Not only will this change the savannah, but it will ultimately reduce tourism and lead to fewer jobs in a country already battling with unemployment. The stats are everywhere if we

My African Dream by Mario Saincic Genre: Romantic Suspense Publication Date: September 25, 2014 Available for pre-order on Amazon! My African Dream finds Millicent Cramer in the heart of Kenya, a world she only ever dreamed about. Even her wildest imagination could not have prepared her for life on African soil, but what she experienced there changed her life forever. She found the harsh beauty overwhelming; the people comforting; and even found love…but the biggest thing she discovered was a purpose for her life - a calling far beyond anything she had experienced before.   Sneak peek... Enter the giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 15 ebook copies of  My African Dream by Mario Saincic OPEN INTERNATIONALLY a Rafflecopter giveaway "Remember that each book sold will help fund rhino conservation and preservation."

What started as a dream, at around Christmas time last year, has finally become a reality. The months trailed and I thought I’d never finish, even threw it in the trash a few times, but were it not for certain people…this day would never have arrived. Patricia Baxter…thank you, sweetheart! I battled with stubborn characters, headstrong and determined, and even wrestled a lion or two; but nothing prepared me for the dreaded cover… HEART COVERS , a new cover design business, accepted my plea and took on the task. It wasn’t easy seeing as only the best would be good enough for my baby, but with patience and creative genius, I finally gave the nod. So here it is…     My African Dream is available on Amazon as a pre order, and will be released on my birthday, September 25th. Watch this space for an upcoming giveaway… Remember that each book sold will help fund rhino conservation and preservation. To the animals of Africa it is not a dream…it's survival.

In a world of writing, we are often inspired by a mood, a memory, or even a dream. And then when we least expect it, we are consumed by a need to stand up and make our voices heard. Well, a few months ago this happened to me…   A very close friend told me a story of how she would stare at an image from a webcam positioned at a watering hole in the middle of Africa, watching as the wild animals mulled around in an existence that most of us didn’t understand or weren’t aware of. She had never left her home town never mind her state, yet here she sat dreaming of walking on the hot, dry sand that was far from her reach. It made her long to be there, and made me smile that someone could feel passionate about the world outside of their borders. I’d listen as she told me of how their every move made her wonder what it would be like to see these magnificent creatures in person. This soon unleashed a feeling inside that captured my thoughts for a few months as I was inspired to write about

In some posts, and on my Amazon bio page, and Twitter, and FB… I have claimed that I can cook. Well, I can. For some people it is as simple as following a recipe, step by step and using exact weight measures, but for me it isn’t. And truth be told, I hate recipes. So when I do cook, I follow the mood and setting I am in at that moment. So…today…I will try and share one of those with you. A basic lasagna… Ingredients: Two bottles of red wine Enough Mincemeat (Ground beef) One Large onion Two Cloves of garlic A bunch of fresh basil A bit of fresh rosemary Sachet/small can Tomato paste/puree A few zucchini/courgette/baby marrows A green/red/yellow pepper Ample grated cheese Sheets of lasagna   Method: This is the part where you need to pay close attention, and remember that tasting food while it cooks is a must… ·          Pour a glass of wine. Make sure it isn’t mere cooking wine, but also not Grandpa’s vintage private collecti

Hello all, and yes, it has been a long while... From the previous posts we have established that I write and love cooking, and this all ties in with passion defining us. Well there is more - I design too. No, this is not a 'look at me' post, it is merely a way of trying to get my message across. You see, I am blessed in many ways. Not blessed as in being extraordinary or extremely talented, but blessed in the sense that I am given opportunities on a daily basis to reach out and touch someone. By designing I mean houses. Certain people want a brick and mortar structure, others want an investment, and then there's my favourite kinda people: those that want a home. You can spot them a mile away. They come in all shapes and sizes, cultural backgrounds, ages, and with varied lifestyles. The newly weds walse into the meeting with stars in their eyes, nervous as hell because this is probably their first step taken as a married couple, and with a blank expression of not know