Writing a novel is tough. I’ve written two but they still need major revisions before they’re ready to go out into the world. And although I’m happy to have made it this far, I know the road ahead will be full of obstacles to overcome. Writing a novel is also a fun, creative process. Seeing …
Since becoming a writer five years ago my whole outlook on life has changed. A new world has opened up and I feel so blessed to have discovered this path. For me, becoming a writer was a huge game-changer. I went from never considering or desiring to be a writer to writing a novel to …
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Pitch Wars is a mentoring program where writers are paired with a published/agented author or editor for a chance to revise their manuscript and be featured in an agent showcase. Literary agents look through the entries and request materials. This is my first year entering Pitch Wars and I’m so excited to meet new writer …
Telenovelas are made fun of for being corny and stupid, but in Puerto Rico and the rest of Latin America, they’re a respected form of storytelling and venerated similarly to U.S. dramatic series. As I’ve started writing and creating stories of my own, I’ve found that my ideas are similar to telenovelas. They’re romantic but …
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 historic moment for my island of Puerto Rico: the resignation of a sitting governor. This was brought on by multiple protests over the span of twelve days not only by …
Below is a short story based on themes explored in my current WIP, THE SINGULARITY OF COOKIES. It is included as a chapter in the novel, but here, it’s from the perspective of Marisa, one of the best friends of my protagonist, Karina. Premise: After her boyfriend totals her car while drunk, a woman afraid …