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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…
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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.…
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So, Why Is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?
Read more: So, Why Is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th didn’t come from one place—it’s a mashup of old fears, patriarchal erasure, and cultural myth-making. Here’s a little historical tea: My Take as a Storyteller As a Dominican writer steeped in magical realism and ancestral memory, I see Friday the 13th not as something to fear, but as something…
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Language is The First Step Towards Dehumanization
Read more: Language is The First Step Towards DehumanizationWords have the power to reshape how we see each other. They can strip away humanity or restore it, depending on how we wield them. This raw, urgent episode dives deep into how language becomes the first battleground where human dignity is won or lost. When certain words keep appearing—invasion, flood, illegals, infestation—they aren’t random…
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Welcome to Café Enchantment—Where the Coffee’s Hot and the Spirits Are Watching
Read more: Welcome to Café Enchantment—Where the Coffee’s Hot and the Spirits Are WatchingIt’s funny how the universe works. I’ve been unwinding at night with The Full Moon Coffee Shop, a story steeped in quiet wisdom, tender reflection, and celestial cats. But by day? I’m neck-deep in the eerie reality of Café Enchantment—the haunting heart of my own book, The Ordinary Bruja. Let me be clear: Café Enchantment…
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Why I’m Translating Differently in The Ordinary Bruja
Read more: Why I’m Translating Differently in The Ordinary Bruja@acupofjo_hanny Chapter 10: Growth and a whole lot of feelings Just hit chapter 10 and input my edits for The Ordinary Bruja and… The finish line is in sight. I’ve officially scheduled my line editor to begin in June, which means I have two weeks to wrap this face and pass the baton. She’ll take…
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My Book Baby Has a Playlist—and a Whole Lot of Feelings
Read more: My Book Baby Has a Playlist—and a Whole Lot of FeelingsThis morning, I hit play on the The Ordinary Bruja playlist—both the iTunes and Spotify versions I just finished—and I had to pause my life for a second. Literally stopped mid-song to record this journal entry because damn, I am feeling it. There’s this strange magic that happens when your story begins to sound like…
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The Healing Power of Stillness
Read more: The Healing Power of StillnessHave you ever felt that sinking feeling of anxiety when things aren’t going as planned? That’s exactly what happened to me at Latina Fest, standing at my author table watching people walk by without glancing at my books. My stomach tightened as those insidious thoughts crept in: “Maybe I won’t sell anything today. This was…
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