“Under New York Skies”: Author Connie Suárez-Nistal on Romance, Destiny & Writing NYC Stories From Spain

“Under New York Skies”: Author Connie Suárez-Nistal on Romance, Destiny & Writing NYC Stories From SpainProudly sponsored by Books to Life Marketing — the premier team helping authors elevate their books through expert publishing, marketing, and national media exposure.Today, Neil welcomes bilingual romance author Connie Suárez-Nistal, writer of the contemporary love story Under New York Skies: Blame It on the Coffee — a novel filled with romance, action, suspense, humor, and destiny.Remarkably, Connie writes vivid stories set in New York City despite living in northern Spain and never having visited the United States. Raised in South Africa, bilingual in Spanish and English, and inspired since childhood by turning dolls into characters, Connie now self-publishes romance novels in both English and Spanish.Her newest book follows NYPD officer Jim O’Hara and Hawaiian tour guide Laurie Kilo, two strangers whose lives collide through a humorous accident — sparking a romance neither expects and a story full of tension, danger, connection, and fate.This interview is heartfelt, charming, and at times delightfully surprising — especially when Connie shares that she deeply believes her soul is American and that she belongs in New York.🔥 KEY TALKING POINTS🌆 1. About Under New York Skies• A contemporary romance set in Manhattan and Brooklyn• A chance accident connects police officer Jim O’Hara with tour guide Laurie Kilo• Themes of destiny, suspense, humor, action, and emotional connection• The subtitle “Blame It on the Coffee” hints at the playful incident that brings them together🎎 2. Her Unusual Path to Writing• Began creating characters using Barbie dolls and action figures as a teenager• Built full biographies: names, careers, families, nationalities• Stories “just flowed” — characters spoke to her• Rediscovered her passion during the post-pandemic period📚 3. Writing in Two Languages• Publishes each novel in Spanish and English• Smartly reaches both U.S. and Latin American audiences• Has written six novels (and 10–11 total versions counting bilingual editions)🇺🇸 4. A Soul Drawn to the United States• Raised in South Africa• Lives in northern Spain• Yet feels spiritually connected to New York• Has never visited the U.S. — but writes it with authenticity• Dreams of visiting and staying permanently someday❤️ 5. Her Signature Romance Style• Romance meets suspense• Strong “meant to be” themes• Universal love — friendship, courage, connection• Action sequences to keep readers on edge• Characters from one book often appear in others📝 6. Her Writing Process• Starts with characters• Builds background stories, then the main plot forms naturally• Can write a first draft in about one month• Revises for pace, clarity, and emotional tone• Characters “tell her” what they want the story to be🗣️ NOTABLE QUOTES“My soul is American. I feel it deeply — like I truly belong in New York.” — Connie Suárez-Nistal“I don’t choose the stories. The characters tell me what they want to live.” — Connie“Romance must have action, suspense, and on-edge moments — otherwise it’s boring.” — Connie“All my novels have something meant-to-be. Some call it destiny — I call it truth.” — Connie📘 ABOUT THE BOOKUnder New York Skies: Blame It on the CoffeeBy Connie Suárez-NistalA heartwarming and thrilling romance that brings two strangers together in the city where anything can happen.Themes:• Fate & destiny• Unexpected romance• Suspense• Action• Cross-cultural connection• New York energy👤 ABOUT THE AUTHORConnie Suárez-Nistal• Bilingual contemporary romance novelist• Former English teacher• Born in Spain, raised in South Africa• Writes all novels in English and Spanish• Deeply connected to New York City through imagination and passionWebsite: ConniesHeroes.com🔗 SPONSORED BYBooks to Life MarketingHelping authors transform manuscripts into professionally marketed books with nationwide reach.