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.

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New on the Podcast: Transforming Anxiety into Achievement


What if overcoming fear was the key to unlocking your true potential? Join me on “Have a Cup of Johanny” as we embark on a transformative journey through resilience and the emotional intricacies of change. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of my personal battle with fear, particularly as it relates to my passion for writing. Balancing the demands of family, the Army, and my burgeoning writing career, I confront the anxiety that arises from stepping into the unknown. The stillness imposed by the pandemic forced me to reflect deeply on my fears and the excuses that kept me from pursuing my dream of becoming an author. This introspective period highlighted the universal challenge of facing our fears to achieve meaningful personal growth.

Discover how small steps can lead to significant victories in our chapter on overcoming fear and building resilience. I share my return to the “thinking cave” to reassess my situation, regulate my emotions, and set achievable goals. Celebrating each small win, supported by my husband, family, and professional mentors, has been crucial in maintaining motivation. Through mindfulness, journaling, and meditation, I learned to use fear as a motivational tool rather than a stumbling block. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of support systems in overcoming life’s challenges. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we will dive deeper into strategies for embracing change and confidently navigating transitions.


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