Dreams Do Come True… Tater will Meet The Rock

Like the picture says…He fights cancer like a boss. Back in February, I did an article on Tater Singleton’s dream to meet The Rock. Here’s the link: http://www.mariarochelle.com/2016/02/tater-fights-cancer-like-boss.html As most of the world knows, Tater’s is going to have his dream fulfilled and he’s going to be meeting him sometime soon. I’m so excited for him […]

J.D. Estrada… Guest Blogger… Author of “Only Human”

Here’s my guest blog post from my friend and writer, J.D. Estrada, out of Puerto Rico. He’s a poet and fiction writer who has a few books published. He’s inspiring with his words and sometimes he can be quite the comedian as well too. To my understanding, this writing is being shared for the first […]

Interview with Co-Founder of 1N3- Tiki Finlayson

Tiki and Derek at TeenMaze at an event in Chattanooga, TN. My latest interview is with Tiki Finlayson, co-founder of “1N3”, a non-profit organization which she co-founded with her son Derek Yates. Please read more about the beginnings of “1N3” and how you can be a part. I left her answers in RED because  she […]

Tater’s Dream is to meet “The Rock”

Do you smell what Tater is cooking?? Look at his smile! Tater….Like a boss! Today, I wanted to share the courageous story of Gabriel Tater Singleton, who goes by Tater, from Dalton, Georgia. He was diagnosed with neuroblastoma and has been in treatment for over four years. He has had eight surgeries, chemo treatments, radiation […]

Interview with Singer and Songwriter Lexi Lew

My latest interview is with Lexi Lew, a singer and songwriter, who has her roots in Georgia but living in Nashville. She has written a powerful song “Roses” which tackles the subject of depression. The video is powerful as wee, and I’m partial to couple of actors in the video because my sister Kandy and […]

Interview with Photographer and Author… R.G. Gallardo

My latest interview is with R.G. Gallardo of Los Angeles. He’s the author of “Survivors” and “Survivors Part II: After the Pandemic.”  Maria– Tell us a little about yourself and your writing journey. R.G.-My name is Raymond Gilbert Gallardo or R.G. Gallardo, born and raised in the Philippines, a former social worker, working with teenagers […]

Interview with Lori Martini… Actress, Writer, Mets Fan and Duranie!

Lori cheering for her favorite team New York Mets! My chat with a fellow Duranie, Lori Martini, who loves New York Mets as well. She’s an actress, writer, producer and so much more. Read more about this New York native and find out who she would like to work with in the music industry as […]

Interview with Jill of “The Peyton Heart Project”

    My chat with Jill Kubin the creator of Peyton Heart Project. I’ll have more comments after the interview.    Maria– Tell me how The Peyton Heart Project started?   Jill-I wanted to create a random act of kindness movement that could spread around the world. I wanted it to raise awareness for suicide, […]