Wanderlust: Pichincha, Ecuador

The final installment of my travels to Ecuador in 2018 end with a hike near the Pichincha volcanoes. We started with a teleferico ride up the mountainside to reach the first trail. Riding the cable car up the mountain, it’s blue sky and green hills all around. As the ride took us higher, I feltContinue reading “Wanderlust: Pichincha, Ecuador”

Weeknights With Walter

Had the great honor and pleasure to be published in LA LEY DEL KARMA: A JOURNAL DEDICATED TO WALTER MERCADO. Many Latinx people from my generation grew up seeing Walter Mercado give astrological predictions on Primer Impacto as they watched their elders listen to him with rapture. Walter became a mainstay in many Latinx culturesContinue reading “Weeknights With Walter”

Wayward Witch by Zoraida Cordova Review

Disclosure: Some of the links in this Wayward Witch review are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. The decision of whether or not to buy something is completely up to you. The third and final installment in Zoraida Cordova’s Brooklyn Brujas series absolutely delivers. Wayward WitchContinue reading “Wayward Witch by Zoraida Cordova Review”

How to Write a Book Review

The first thing to note when learning how to write a book review is that there’s no one right way to do it. Throughout the years, I’ve gone through a few formats of book reviews myself. But today, I will outline the latest structure that works for me. I hope it helps other writers whoContinue reading “How to Write a Book Review”

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz Review

Disclosure: Some of the links in this Blazewrath Games review are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. The decision of whether or not to buy something is completely up to you. I received an ARC for the Hear Our Voices book tour. Thank you so muchContinue reading “Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz Review”

Happy Latinx Heritage Month

Disclosure: Some of the links in this Latinx Heritage Month post are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase I will earn a commission. The decision of whether or not to buy something is completely up to you. For those who don’t know, Latinx Heritage Month takes place from September 15 –Continue reading “Happy Latinx Heritage Month”

Writing a Book That’s Smarter Than Me

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. The decision of whether or not to buy something is completely up to you. I’ve been writing a book for almost 10 years now that has truly tested my intelligence. TwoContinue reading “Writing a Book That’s Smarter Than Me”

Always Human by Ari North Review

Disclosure: Some of the links in this book review for Always Human by Ari North are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase the book tour company Hear Our Voices or myself will earn a commission. The decision of whether or not to buy something is completely up to you. I’m happyContinue reading “Always Human by Ari North Review”

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Book Review

Disclosure: Some of the links in this book review for Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas are affiliate links. If you click them to make a purchase the book tour company Hear Our Voices will earn a commission. The decision of whether or not to buy something is completely up to you. I had the goodContinue reading “Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Book Review”

Wanderlust: Chimborazo, Ecuador

I left off on Chimborazo, Ecuador in my travel tales. It’s been a while, but I still remember the feeling of triumph. I’m not an athletic person. I like to “hike” in the sense that I can walk for a short period. Sometimes, I can walk uphill. In the case of el Chimborazo, I metContinue reading “Wanderlust: Chimborazo, Ecuador”