Where Roses Bloom By: Noel Alvarez Where Roses Bloom is a collection of works by Noel Alvarez that touches on the intricacies of falling in love, as well as being heartbroken. Take this journey in the hopes it touches your human spirit. About the Author Noel Alvarez is a poet from Southern California. Where Roses Bloom is his debut book. Before turning his hand to authoring poems, Noel spent sixteen years in the retail industry. He later attended California College of San Diego to pursue a degree in business. It was there where he began to refine his writing, leading him to the producing of his first anthology book. When he's not penning poems, he spends his time with family and friends.