Took a short story writing class this evening, courtesy of the Women's Fiction Writers Association.

A wildfire in California wine country sends Sofia to her estranged Mexican family for refuge. But a corpse found in her vineyard’s charred ruins exposes family secrets and could shatter her plans to rebuild. #DVpit #A #Latine #CON #WF

OLGA DIES DREAMING on the California Coast

Corina Valdez follows Papa into political life – only to uncover his dirty secrets. All while corralling her aunt’s eco-terrorism antics & rallying Mexican farmworkers to stop a toxic pesticide in their town. #DVpit #A #CON #WF #Latine

Liane Moriarty-style drama with Latinx cast

Can a jaded L.A. reporter adapt to country life? Reeling from a job loss, Elena moves with husband to his family’s citrus ranch.

Choices:
😐Rebuild crumbling marriage
🙂Fresh start
😀Fresh start + admiring philanthropist

#DVpit #WF #A #CON #Latine

For Editors:

UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN X THE LOST APOTHECARY

Cecilia Hernandez ditches her family to pick up where she left off decades ago as a history scholar in Italy. Her historical treasure hunt for Etruscan art is stalled when her husband is accused of her disappearance. #DVPIT #A #WF #CON

A wildfire in California wine country sends Sofia to her estranged Mexican family for refuge. But a corpse found in her vineyard’s charred ruins exposes family secrets and could shatter her plans to rebuild. #DVpit #A #Latine #CON

For Editors Only:

Plane ticket? ✔
Italian Hilltown? ✔
Dead Sister’s Passport? ✔

When her politician husband jumps into another chaotic campaign, Cecilia departs for Italy with her dead sister’s passport. She doesn’t want to be found. But then hubby is accused of her disappearance. #DVPit #A

Erin Brockovich x Leslie Knope

Eco-crusader Corina Valdez follows Papa into political life–only to uncover his dirty secrets. All while corralling her aunt’s eco-terrorism antics & rallying Mexican farmworkers to stop a toxic pesticide in their town. #A #WF #Latine #CON #DVPit

When a wildfire destroys her family’s home & vineyard, Sofia is given refuge by her estranged Mexican relatives. When the remains of a long-dead infant are discovered in the charred ruins, the origins of the family feud are exposed. #A #DVPIT #Latine #WF #CON

#DVparty

The 50-something mom in this novel runs away from home -- on a historical treasure hunt through the Italian countryside. I write women's fiction/book club fiction with Latina protagonists

#DVparty

I write women's fiction/book club fiction with Latina protagonists. My newest novel centers around a wildfire in California wine country. Any others writing in this genre?

Tour of Harper Collins during Latinx Storyteller's Conference.

My go-to writing books.

Here is my curly hair. I use Ouidad -- Climate Control Heat & Humidity gel. Expensive, but best I've found. Good luck!