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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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The Complexity of Guilt-Ridden Mothers in Stories
Read more: The Complexity of Guilt-Ridden Mothers in StoriesMorally Gray Mothers in Fiction In the world of storytelling, there’s something undeniably captivating about morally gray characters. These are the characters who exist in the messy in-between—neither fully good nor entirely bad. They challenge us, frustrate us, and, most importantly, make us think. As a writer, I find myself drawn to these complex figures.…
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Martyrdom Is Not a Love Language: What We’re Really Teaching Our Kids
Read more: Martyrdom Is Not a Love Language: What We’re Really Teaching Our KidsPart 2 In our household, we don’t do martyrdom. At least, we try not to. But sometimes, the ghosts of how we were raised sneak in and set the table before we even get there. The other night, something small happened—over a few meatball, of all things. My stepdaughter wanted the last few. I gently…
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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring Is Heading to the Great Midwest Book Fest!
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring Is Heading to the Great Midwest Book Fest!I’ve got exciting news for my fellow book lovers and middle-grade readers—Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring and the Six Months That Changed Everything is going to be featured at the 17th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest! This amazing event brings together readers, authors, and publishers who are passionate about stories that reflect our real, complex, and…
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The Post That Broke Me
Read more: The Post That Broke MeA thoughtless comment about Dominican identity became the catalyst for an unexpected journey into memory, heritage, and the stories we choose to forget. What began as a simple observation about how Dominicans often embrace their Spanish roots while minimizing African and Taíno influences sparked a firestorm of criticism that changed everything about my writing and…
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I’m Headed to LATINA Fest—And I’m Bringing the Books!
Read more: I’m Headed to LATINA Fest—And I’m Bringing the Books!✨ Cue the cafecito and the ancestral drums—this brujita is going to LATINA Fest 2025! ✨ I’m beyond excited to share that I’ll be joining this year’s 7th Annual LATINA Fest at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles on June 1st, and I’ll be posted up at the Author’s Corner—a space dedicated to…
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Why We Don’t Have to Do It All — Not in Life, Not in Fiction
Read more: Why We Don’t Have to Do It All — Not in Life, Not in FictionBeing a Latina woman often feels like carrying the world’s weight on your shoulders. From a young age, many of us are taught to juggle everything: be the caretaker, excel at work, preserve traditions, and maintain a spotless home. I’m literally writing this while taking a break from mopping the floor. That’s the rhythm we’re…
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