The story of Antonia is based on the actual life events of the author's own grandparents.  Antonia is actually Theresa Blanco who, around the turn of the century, grew up inthe tropical Philippine Islands.  At 16, she makes the mistake of marrying Jesus Emilio Blanco, attorney at law and typical Latin lover and cheating husband.
        The fate of the entire family depends on Theresa's wit and wisdom.  In the end, she prevails and everyone wins.  Except for the cheating husband.

NEW ADDITION - MY FIRST NOVELLA!
Antonia - Survivor

     Just published July 4th in honor of Independence Day, 2021, Antonia is the story of a woman who lives a rich and fabulous life on an exotic Philippine Island.  But where is the challenge and drama in that?  For 20 years she lives under the thumb of her criminal attorney husband.  He's not a bad guy, but it turns out one of his many girlfriends is criminally insane.  The Russian former lover is (as are all his dalliances) eventually shunned by Antonia's husband.  So the lunatic is determined to have her revenge.
          In this newly published novella you will meet an amazing woman who, almost one hundred years ago, manages to liberate herself and her six children from a glamorous but oppressed and even dangerous existence that suddenly becomes her everyday life.
     This just published and very entertaining novella is available at amazon.com as an ebook (perfect for Kindles).  All the fun for only $2.99.  It is not yet available in hard copy but might be one day soon by popular demand.