Maria E Monteiro was born in Chile, but grew up in Sleepy Hollow NY. The Catskills is now the place she calls home, alongside her husband. She has been writing since she was a little girl. Her love for reading and writing led her to obtain a BA in English and a Masters in Literacy. Maria loves to write about the small moments that become huge when falling in love. Maria E. Monteiro is the author of The Hold on Tight series and The International Best Seller Because of You. Her love of writing accompanies her love for music. When she is not writing, Maria can be found at a rock concert or dancin...