Johanny Ortega | Have A Cup Of Johanny LLC
The Ordinary Bruja
For fans of Mexican Gothic and The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, The Ordinary Bruja is a psychological horror and magical realism novel about grief, ancestral secrets, Dominican brujería, and one woman’s fight to reclaim the magic her family tried to bury.
When strange messages appear in mirrors, and the scent of cigar smoke follows her through her small Ohio hometown, Marisol Espinal must confront the ghosts of her past, the truth about her mother’s death, and the family curse waiting for her on Hallowthorn Hill.
Her family buried the magic. Now it wants out.
For Bookstores & Libraries
Bring The Ordinary Bruja to Your Shelves
Independent bookstores, libraries, educators, and book clubs can request access to the wholesale catalog
Blog
-
by
Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
-
by
Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
-
by
Mr. Alexbachicha1 Trolled Me on Match…Several Times
Read more: Mr. Alexbachicha1 Trolled Me on Match…Several TimesMaybe he was getting desperate. His profile did say that he had one last week on his subscription on Match and was trying to see if he could find that one special girl. I’m all about finding that one special someone, I’m doing the same thing too! Just trolling isn’t the way to…
-
by
Things John hates
Read more: Things John hatesThis is John. He is named after an ex. Why? Because….yes! John- the dog has issues…I rescued him in Korea from this Dick that was trying to kick him. When I saw him getting kicked, I enticed him with a McDonald’s burger (Yes, they have McDonald’s in Korea) to get him away from the horrible…
-
by
So How’s Your match.com Experience Been?
Read more: So How’s Your match.com Experience Been?I’ve been asked numerous of times by prospective suitors why I chose Match and what prompted me to use online dating. This inquiry seems to be the go-to question with the guys who contact me. I don’t know if this is their way of getting to know me, gage me or test me, but…
-
by
My Hairy Adventures: Rolling Like a Vulnerable Ball at the Waxing Salon
Read more: My Hairy Adventures: Rolling Like a Vulnerable Ball at the Waxing SalonSo once a month I go to this beautiful lady, who we will call Mrs. Pubescaper. Pretty and blond is all I notice. She is very focused and takes long pauses in between our short conversations. Like today, she says in her usual monotone voice with a dry laugh,”it’s funny you say that.” To which…
-
by
The Art of a Perfect Breakup: A Tale of Gratitude
Read more: The Art of a Perfect Breakup: A Tale of GratitudeCelebrating a Breakup Done Right In the ever-tumultuous world of dating, I’ve played both the breaker and the brokenhearted. So, imagine my surprise when Mr. JC delivered what I can only describe as the ‘Michelangelo’ of breakups. It was so flawlessly executed that I briefly considered asking him out again, just for the thrill of…
-
by
Drunk texting, done wrong
Read more: Drunk texting, done wrongSo I woke up this morning to drops of rain hitting my window, the sound of ocean waves playing on my iPhone’s latest meditation app and my text alerts that I had forgotten to silence before falling sleep. I knew those texts would not be from a guy because I am utterly and freakishly single,…
Check Out My Substack
Categories
- #TheForgottenBruja
- #TheOrdinaryBruja
- Blogs I Love
- Celebration Station
- Challenge Accepted: Joa's Blogging Journey
- Current Events
- Documentary
- Dominican Identity
- Elections 2024
- Five-Star Finds
- Friday Feature
- Funny but True
- Journey with Joa: Behind the Scenes
- Learned Wisdom
- Literary Escapes
- Love Lessons Learned: The Dating Archives
- Mindful Musings: Quotes & Mantras
- Movies
- Mrs. Franchy's Evil Ring
- Paws & Reflect: Life with Fur Babies
- Podcast
- Reading Chronicles
- Romantic Rendezvous: Tales from the Heart
- Sappy Shit
- Short Story
- Shows & Series
- Stepmami Diaries
- Take It From Me
- The Alvarez Girls
- The Devil that Haunts Me
- The Kids Are Gone
- The Writing Craft
- Throwback Thursday
- Thursday Trouble
- Uncategorized
- Under The Flamboyant Tree
- Voices & Visions
- Voices for Change: Social Commentary
- Writing Updates
Recent post
Tags
author life Book Review character development creative process cultural identity Dominican Culture Dominican identity emotional healing empowerment family dynamics FridayFeature Generational Trauma Have a Cup of Johanny HaveACupOfJohanny intuitive living Latina spirituality Life lessons magical realism marisol espinal Mental Health mindfulness motivation Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring Own Voices personal development Personal Growth PersonalGrowth Psychological Horror Relationships Resilience SaturdayReads self-discovery Self Care Self Improvement Self Reflection Social Justice soft bruja challenge spiritual self care The Devil That Haunts Me The Ordinary Bruja ThrowbackThursday Under The Flamboyant Tree Writing Journey writing process Writing Tips
Join the community
Learn about new books and stuff.
Johanny Ortega | Have A Cup Of Johanny LLC
Powered by WordPress with WooCommerce