Writing is one of my life’s passions. I put my heart and soul into each and every contemporary romance novel I write, and Marina's Journal, is where you’ll get the inside scoop. You’ll learn more about your favorite characters, and I’ll talk about what inspires me. Best of all, when I start working on my next novel, you’ll be the first to know. Please explore and thank you for visiting!
Marina Martindale
Meet Ryan Knight from The Reunion
Creating despicable villains is a lot of fun. In fact, it's one my favorite parts of novel writing. These villains do all kinds of outrageous things, making them the characters readers love to hate. However, there are times when it can be too much fun. Take Ryan Knight, from my contemporary romance novel, The Reunion. Ryan's appearance in the story is brief. He's only seen in the flashback chapters. His actions, however, made an impact. ...
Meet Gillian Matthews from The Reunion
Gillian Matthews, a lead character in my debut contemporary romance novel, The Reunion, has had a successful career as an artist. She's even had a little fame to go with it. Her personal life, however, has been a disappointment. Gillian has a knack for getting involved with the wrong men. This will change when she travels to Denver for a gallery opening. A man from her past will suddenly reappear. Ian Palmer is the one ...
Meet Ian Palmer from The Reunion
Ian Palmer first appears in my contemporary romance novel, The Reunion, as a middle-aged man. He's had a successful career as an architect, working his way to a top position with a large firm. His personal life, however, has been less than stellar. Ian married the wrong woman for the wrong reasons, and the marriage ended badly. Now his life is about to change. He has a second chance with Gillian, his long-lost love. However, ...