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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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On Unfinished Work, Ghost Stories, and the Fear That Fuels Me
Read more: On Unfinished Work, Ghost Stories, and the Fear That Fuels MeThere are stories that climb onto my back like spirits. They whisper, fidget, demand attention. And until I write them down, they don’t let go. I used to think the scariest part of being a writer was starting. But it’s not. It’s the haunting of the unfinished. The Devil That Haunts Me was one of…
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Writing Flawed Mothers: Guilt, Grace, and the Space Between
Read more: Writing Flawed Mothers: Guilt, Grace, and the Space BetweenThere’s a particular ache that lives in the space between what a mother intends and what a child receives. That ache is what I try to capture when I write mothers—especially the complex ones, the ones who get it wrong before they get it right, or maybe never get it fully right at all. Reading…
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Who Is Marisol Espinal? A Character Study in Not-Belonging
Read more: Who Is Marisol Espinal? A Character Study in Not-BelongingYou won’t notice her at first. She blends in—on purpose. She’s the quiet one in the corner, hoodie up, shoulders tense, eyes always scanning. Not because she’s timid, but because she’s learned that watching is safer than being seen. Marisol Espinal is not your typical heroine. She’s not trying to save the world. She’s just…
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Finding Your Anchor Through Life Chaotic Phases
Read more: Finding Your Anchor Through Life Chaotic PhasesWhen life throws us into chaos through major transitions, how do we find our way back to ourselves? That’s the question at the heart of this deeply personal episode where I open up about my recent experiences navigating multiple upheavals – moving from Kentucky to San Antonio and then immediately jumping into a temporary duty…
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Gossip, Grit, and Truth Bombs: My Take on The Secrets & Lies of Military Wives by Jenna Lumb
Read more: Gossip, Grit, and Truth Bombs: My Take on The Secrets & Lies of Military Wives by Jenna LumbWhen I first picked up The Secrets & Lies of Military Wives by Jenna Lumb, I was expecting a tight anthology of short stories—beginning, middle, and end. You know, classic literary structure. But that’s not what I got. And initially, I was thrown off. The stories felt short. Not incomplete exactly, but more like snippets…
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Want to Be a Beta Reader for The Ordinary Bruja?
Read more: Want to Be a Beta Reader for The Ordinary Bruja?Something in the dark knows her name… and I hope you do too. Hey familia-VacitosI’m so excited (and honestly, a little nervous) to share this with you. After months of edits, rewrites, and emotionally walking through the fog of grief, doubt, and ancestral magic… my next book, The Ordinary Bruja, is almost ready. But before…
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