Join me as I delve a bit deeper into the psyche of licensed therapist, author and poet, Maria Andrade. Though not a new release, Ms. Andrade's book Heart Magic: Keeping Love Alive & Well is a book that easily can withstand the years and be a resource for generations, as it focuses on important “Select Principles” and “Do’s and Don’t's" of communication for a loving and lasting partnership.
Born in Ecuador, South America and raised in New York and California, Ms. Andrade now resides in California with her husband. To learn more about Maria Andrade and her works, please be sure to visit her website. 
Could you please tell us about your writing process?
I get an idea then I sit down and begin to fill the empty page. I write anytime I get the chance, but I like writing in the morning best of all.
Do you have any particular habits that you take part in while writing? By that I mean certain music you like to listen to, foods you like to eat, environment that helps you write better, etc.
I like to write near a window where there is light, and I can see nature.
Where do you get your ideas and inspirations?
I write in different genres so it varies. Most of my children’s stories come out of the fun I have with children, especially my grandkids. The eco-social book for children which was published last year, Youngen Finds Her Song, was my attempt to make kids laugh while teaching them about self-confidence, nature, earth stewardship and hope.
The self-help book, Heart Magic, Keeping Love Alive & Well, came out of the realization that love needs help and the divorce rate in the US is reflective of that! How can we have peace in the world if two people can’t have peace under their own roof?
The poetry book, Singing My Self Home, was a celebration of life and a catharsis. It touches on what transforms our lives and the work still to be done on this planet.
Tell us a bit about, Heart Magic, Keeping Love Alive & Well. What is the story about, who are the characters, etc.?
As I mentioned earlier, this is a book to help people become successful in what I call the greatest of all arts — the art of relating. The main characters are you and you out there, me and anyone who has ever been in love. It lets you know about the skills involved in a healthy, loving, relationship. In fact, the book advises us that just as you are taught to dance, drive a car, learn your job, etc. people In society can get preparation in order to have a truly healthy and happy marriage!
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