Maria Rodriguez Bross is an author and playwright delving into the fictional world of all things bodegas, botanicas and creative tales of the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. Stay tuned Brujas!
Break Your New Year's Resolution & Feel Better!
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Volume 1; Issue 4: January 2025 Hola and Happy New Year! Do you make New Year's resolutions? I do. Earlier this month, I made a list of New Year's resolutions, a tradition I've kept for many years. But like most people (let's be honest), I break most of them. It got me thinking. Resolutions tend to be broad, overarching goals and limiting them to a one-year timeframe adds unnecessary pressure, leaving me disappointed. It's a confusing dilemma, since I'm the one that created the resolutions in the first place. For me, the list was a way of "fixing" myself -somehow I believed that a year of adhering to strict habits would make me a better person. I've come to understand however that resolutions are more complicated than that, and don't necessarily always require a schedule. Resolutions need to be granular; achieving them can be messy, unpredictable and beautifully human. So in 2025, I'm giving myself the grace to work towards my goals at my own pace. Cheers to a year of progress, but not necessarily perfection! What "broken" resolutions would you like to accomplish on your terms? Feel free to message me: Bodega News: I'm pleased to announce that Book 2 of the series, Bodega Botanica Tales: Carmen will be launched in March, 2025. In the meantime, Bodega Botanica Tales: Jose is available in Paperback- Click on book cover image to get your copy. Also, the audiobook is available for FREE at IndieAudioBooks.com until tomorrow, 1/22; click on the green button. Audiobook will again be FREE on Spotify from January 25th until February 1st. I absolutely love reading your feedback- if you feel inclined, please take a moment to rate and review- your thoughts mean so much to me.
Spanish Word Translation: BodegaBodega: The literal translation is store but it can translate to different meanings depending on the context. When I was growing up, bodegas were small convenience stores usually situated on corners of the neighborhood blocks. When I visited Spain, most bodegas are wine shops, sometimes serving a delicious tortilla at the bar counter. In my family, we would joke that fulana (slang for lady "down the block") had a bodega in her house, which usually meant that her pantry was stocked with food and drink for the winter. What's your take on bodega? Until next month...Stay tuned Brujas! Other Magical Tales You Might Like: Click on Covers
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Bodega Botanica Tales
Maria Rodriguez Bross is an author and playwright delving into the fictional world of all things bodegas, botanicas and creative tales of the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. Stay tuned Brujas!
Volume 2; Issue 1, October 2025 Hola! Do you believe in second chances? I do. Recently, I've had opportunities that felt less than I hoped for, but turned out to be something entirely different and even better. This got me asking questions. Have you ever made a mistake that turned out to be a good thing? Ever buy a used item that was ultimately useful? Ever been forgiven for a situation that made you cringe? Ever recover from an illness to only feel healthier than ever? If so, you've been...
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