Catholic Fiction

Tannia E. Ortiz-Lopes was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico and currently lives in Germany with her husband and two sons. She is a poet by profession, a mother by choice, and a wife by the covenant of marriage. In May, 1983, she graduated with honour and obtained an Associated Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus (CUTPO). In December 1988 she obtained a Bachelor Degree in Secretarial Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus (R.U.M.)

From 1988 until the year 2000, Tannia participated in the following Spanish poetry anthologies published by “El Editor Interamericano” located in Buenos Aires, Argentina: Americanto (1988), Poetas Hispanoamericanos Contemporaneos (1989), Patria Plural (1990), América Poética (1992),and Expoesía 2000 91996). These poems were published under the pen name of Thánatos Lopés.

In May 2003, while the author participated in a silent spiritual retreat, she accepted Jesus’ invitation to work with Him and for Him. The result of that heavenly-earthly teamwork was her first free-style inspirational poetry book, The Window to My Soul, My Walk with Jesus . In July 2004 the book was published with Tate Publishing under the pen name of Mary Magdalene. The book is the author’s profession of her love for Jesus and of thanks to God for the many gifts and talents that He has given her. It also expresses her deep gratitude for God’s sending His only begotten Son to die for her sins and allowing her and many more to find peace in Christ and an open door back to heaven. It is a total surrender to the teachings and guidance of the Holy Spirit during the study of the Scriptures. These poems and reflections are the author’s way of pouring out her heart and soul while meditating on God’s Word and the marvellous daily miracles in her life.

In March 2006, the book was voted “Best Poetry Book” by www.christianstoryteller.com. The book could be purchased directly from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com and at all major online stores worldwide. The author has also published her poetry and stories at “Storytime Tapestry Newsletter” and “Wt In Spirit” Christian Magazine, both located in Canada.
Author’s webpages: www.myspace.com/tanniaortizlopes and http://timewithtannia.tripod.com.

The author also has a blog at www.amazon.com