I’m the child of Cuban immigrants who came to this country when they were young. Growing up in a Spanish-speaking household with a lazy eye, I faced challenges in learning to read as a child and was held back. Then around the 4th grade I read Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and BabySitters Club. Once books took over my spare time and I couldn’t put them down, an intuition manifested within. That’s when I attempted my first story. I fell in love creating fun tension-filled characters in complex relationships. And began writing unique mystical worlds with epic story arcs for my characters.
I was born in Los Angeles, but raised in West Palm Beach, FL. Then I graduated from the University of Central Florida with B.A. In English Creative Writing. I’ve worked in education for the past 18 years. Currently, I’m a Media Specialist with a M.A. Ed in Instructional Design and Technology.
Stories with diverse backgrounds hold a special place in my heart. One reason mixed representation and diverse families are important to me is because my family is mixed. I live in Stuart, Florida with my husband, two children and two rescue Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mixes named Ivory and Ebony.
I love writing about the fantastical and pushing my imagination to the limit. My son asked me once why I write and my answer was because it allows me to cope with my crazy. I like to explore themes like girl power, diversity, perseverance, self-growth and fighting against the odds. I write in the genres of romance, paranormal, fantasy, magical, and epic journeys.
Other than writing, I enjoy traveling and relaxing in front of serene landscapes with my family. Things I could not live without are flip-flops, mints, coke zero, and yoga capris.
