Author Cecilia A. Garcia

When I published Always Forward in September of 2021 with a cliff hanger, I knew readers would want, no, demand Chasing Ghosts as soon as possible! Fortunately, I was one step ahead and had Chasing Ghosts ready to publish by February 2022. Having written a total of five novellas, sometimes Chasing Ghosts gets lost in the mix when I talk about the series. In some ways, Chasing Ghosts is the middle child of the Always Forward family. Sandwiched between the intensity and rawness

I had an appointment this morning. Nothing serious. It wasn’t even on my calendar, but it’s a recurring meeting invite I keep mentally locked in, ingrained in my routine. I always arrive ten minutes early, just in case you decide to show up ahead of schedule, too. I’ve done this for so long, you would think I know you’re always punctual. Always right on time. This week, I’m in a new location for our meeting. I find a seat on the beach, coffee in hand. I get comfortable and si

May 25, 2004, is a date that has permanent residence in my brain. Throughout the years, I have tried hiding from the events of this day, I have tried out running the traumas, I have spoken out about them, and finally, I have faced those memories.

As I sit here and reflect, I give gratitude for another year of circling the sun. It's hard to believe that just one year ago, I was in the final stages of publishing Always Forward, and now, I'm in the final stages of publishing book three- Carry On. It may have taken me seventeen years to get Always Forward out of my head and onto paper, but now it seems I may never stop writing!

By definition, surrender means to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority. Now, in terms of the military, a soldier never wants to surrender. It’s drilled in our brains from the moment we start our training, never to surrender. It’s ingrained in us that if you surrender, you are weak.

In light of the recent events in Afghanistan, several family and friends have reached out to check in with my partner and me, as well as to ask my opinion on what's been unfolding over the last few days.

I love hiking in Arizona, and while on this trip in 2021, the ending to Carry On came to me!