Wishes are not just words

Wishes are not just words
by Maria Estevez

Wishes are not just words is a novel based on real events, about the life of a woman convinced of second chances.

Growing up with a witch prompts the protagonist to leave her native Veracruz and embark on an odyssey that will take her first to Mexico City and then to half a dozen different countries. Overnight, at 17 years old and with a suitcase, she leaves everything she knows to become the most beautiful woman in her country. Her free spirit will allow her to conquer the most powerful men on the planet, although it is her passion for the hidden world that truly makes her story unforgettable. Glamour, luxury, art, friendship, are experiences that will transform her without losing the essence of her roots. The false memories of a celebrity: queen, witch, wife, mother, accustomed to going through her perfections and imperfections. The personal journey of an international icon who opens her heart and spirit to tell how she learned to take control of her life with the help of her ghosts. The protagonist will fulfill her dreams and, finally, she will find the meaning of love in the most unexpected place. As she says: Desires are not counted, they are constructed.

Adriana Abascal undoubtedly represents a symbol of style, elegance and glamour.

Former Miss Mexico, now internationally recognized as a fashion icon, model, television presenter and businesswoman. Adriana perfectly defines an effortless fusion of European sophistication and Latin passion. As founder and creative director, Adriana uses her innate business skills and vision to inspire women by sharing through Skorpios, a part of her aspirational lifestyle.

Born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio in magical Mexico, Adriana was raised between her hometown of Veracruz, the United States and Europe. Polyglot and tireless traveler, Adriana is always looking for striking inspiration and innovation. She has appeared on the covers of Vogue, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, AD, Telva, Harpers Bazar, Elle and Hello, to name just a few.

An enthusiastic and environmentally conscious philanthropist, Adriana does not take her social and ecological responsibilities lightly and is using Skorpios as a vehicle to provide employment to women from disadvantaged communities in her beloved Mexico.

As a figure of sophistication for an elite society, Valentino’s ambassador for Spain and Latin America is an undisputed member of the international jet set. Adriana Abascal is a devoted mother of three children, a renowned collector of Contemporary Art and now an entrepreneur in the Fashion industry.