notes from a writer's life
On Puerto Rican culture, life in Germany, the writing journey, and the lessons learned along the way
On Puerto Rico
Learn about my Puerto Rican Culture
Recent Posts
Top 3 Lessons I’ve Learned After 10 Years of Being a Writer
December 9, 2025
Romance or Women’s Fiction: How to Tell the Difference
December 9, 2025
5 Lessons From a Debut Author
June 18, 2024
ONE TOUGH COOKIE: First Scene I Wrote
September 15, 2023
ONE TOUGH COOKIE Book Playlist
August 31, 2023
On Germany
Learn about life in Germany
How to Survive in Germany Part 15: Easter
April 1, 2022
How to Survive in Germany Part 14: Holidays
February 24, 2022
How to Survive in Germany Part 13: Carnival
February 19, 2020
How to Survive in Germany Part 12: Having Kids
January 22, 2020
How to Survive in Germany Part 11: New Year’s Eve
December 29, 2018
How to Survive in Germany Part 10: Weddings
April 11, 2018
How to Survive in Germany Part 9: Birthdays
March 28, 2018
How to Survive in Germany Part 8: Christmas
December 22, 2016
On Inspiration
Life Lessons and Musings
For Writers
Tips on writing and traditional publishing
Romance or Women’s Fiction: How to Tell the Difference
December 9, 2025
5 Lessons From a Debut Author
June 18, 2024
My Top Writing Resources
February 8, 2023
My Top Writing Advice For Aspiring Authors
February 3, 2023
How I Got My First Book Deal
February 1, 2023
How I Got My Agent
May 17, 2021
How I Wrote my Successful Query Letter
May 12, 2021
How I Wrote ONE TOUGH COOKIE
May 12, 2021