Hi. I’m Zaide. It’s nice to meet you.
I’m a writer, yogi, foodie, and travel and music nut currently residing in the Atlanta suburbs with my husband, son, and multiple beasts. I’d love for you to check out my contemporary romance Studio City Songs, now available in ebook and paperback. Epic paranormal romance Étude is now available for preorder on Kindle; it launches on October 24th.
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For twenty years, they’ve come together and drifted apart, never finding just the right groove–until now.
The worlds of jazz prodigy Jack Flores and music journalist Munie Paley repeatedly intertwine over the course of two decades, but it’s not until they sit down side by side for a 2019 interview that the groove between them finally clicks tight, a beat that’s impossible to ignore any longer.
With a mix of traditional narrative and intimate, interview-style vignettes, Studio City Songs tells the tale of these two second chance lovers in a lifelong story of ambition, self-actualization, redemption, and knowing when it’s right. Drop the needle, and let the music play.
A gifted pianist with a close-knit circle of friends and a life that moves to a familiar rhythm, Elma Carlo has no reason to believe in monsters, magic, or forgotten legends. But when Everest Hendry barrels into her life, every note of her carefully composed world falls out of tune.
Elma is pulled into a world where folklore becomes reality, dreams are like memories, and every answer uncovers an older mystery. Friends become strangers. Strangers become family. And the closer she grows to the enigmatic immortal sworn to protect her, the more she realizes the greatest secret isn’t who he is…
It’s embracing all she is meant to be.
Every love song begins with a single note. Theirs has echoed across centuries.
Praise for Studio City Songs
“… an emotional whirlwind that pulls you into the deep connection between Rai and Gene, both electric in their own right. The chemistry between them sizzles from the start, blending their individual passions for music and life in a way that’s raw and intense. The interview-style narrative adds a unique layer, making their journey feel intimate and real. It’s a love story that hits all the right notes—equal parts fiery, soulful, and deeply moving. This one will stay with me for a long time.”
“… a beautifully crafted tale that intertwines music and romance… The characters are well-developed, and their journey is filled with passion, turmoil, and self-discovery. The writing is vivid, immersing you in the vibrant world of jazz. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves a heartfelt love story set against a musical backdrop. Highly recommended!”
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