Daydreamer of Messy Love Stories

On Puerto Rico

Learn about my culture and heritage

Typical Drinks in Puerto Rico

Here are some typical drinks that you’ll find in Puerto Rico to keep you cool and refreshed! Piña Colada Did you know that piña colada

On Being a Puerto Rican Expat

An essay version of this post appears on The Caribbean Writer, Volume 34: Dignity, Power, and Place in the Caribbean Space. This week saw a

On Writing

Tips on writing and traditional publishing

5 Lessons From a Debut Author

On July 18, 2023, I finally became a debut author with the publication of my novel, One Tough Cookie. As we near the one-year anniversary

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My Top Writing Resources

When I started writing, I was a pantser before knowing that word existed. I wrote what came to mind. But later I learned about structure

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How I Got My First Book Deal

After two books and six years, I finally got a book deal! My debut novel, ONE TOUGH COOKIE, comes out on July 18. Here’s how

Inspiration

Life Lessons and Musings

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The Faith to Keep Going

Note: This essay originally appeared on the Writer Fairys website on September 24, 2019. Since that website has ceased to exist, I’m posting it here

On Travel

Places I've
Visited

DESTINATION WEDDING

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A prequel to ONE TOUGH COOKIE.

Karina Cortés grapples with her past, the concept of committed relationships, and the meaning of friendship during a destination wedding weekend in Puerto Rico.