THE LATINA BOOK CLUB

MCT Publications   We are taught in church that there is a HEAVEN and HELL. When we die, we end up in one or the other. But, after what I’ve seen and done in my life, I beg to differ. Yes, there is a HEAVEN, a place of wonderment and joy. We go there either right after death or 100 years after. It just depends on what good deeds we’ve done on EARTH. Now HELL? HELL doesn’t exists after death. Why not? ‘Cause HELL is here on EARTH among the living. Just ask me how I know!                                                     – Angelina Rivera The Latina Book Club congratulates author Maria Hernandez on the debut of her Trapped series, and the birth of a new bold, confident, Latina heroine on a journey ...

   Engrossing tale of passion and betrayal set against the cold and stark background of NYC's hustling streets.  --- Latin Temptress, author of THE ENCOUNTER  Every person has a story but this was a remarkable book when it comes to the detail. It allows the reader to vividly imagine the story playing out.  I can't wait to see what else is coming from this talented lady. -- Urban Fire Literary Q:   Tell us about yourself.   I was born and raised in East Harlem, New York, lovingly called “El Barrio” by Puerto Ricans who moved to this city many years ago. My mother moved to NY when she was 19 years old and my father when he was 3 years old. Growing up I was never a fan of the school system so I quit and got my GED. I was a receptionist for about 12 years, when I switched careers and became a mortgage processor. Once the market fell, I found myself without work but was fortunate enough to find a job with Deja Vu Publications in their Sales/M...