I write about the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. My stories are inspired by the bilingual, multicultural world that shaped me. I'm the author of the Bodega Botanica Tales series, an adult coming-of age six-part novella series; I host a short story podcast by the same name. This newsletter is about my personal questions and insights to this unpredictable, complicated and magical world, one Spanish word at a time. I'd be honored and grateful if you signed up.
Is Change Coming for You?
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Volume 2; Issue 8, May 2026 Hola! Can you keep up with all the change? I can't. This past month, I dedicated hours to learning software, only to discover a better version existed and no longer relevant to my project. My health shifted just as I was feeling stronger. And the weather unexpectedly turned cold just as I was getting used to the warmer days. And even positive change, like getting new opportunities, felt impossible to maintain. This got me thinking. Why is change so hard? Change by definition is the difference of one point, thing, event to another, like childhood to adulthood, typewriter to computer or even feeling disappointed by friends or family you once believed in or supported. That difference causes discomfort, a signal that can hold us back from acceptance. What I've come to understand is that even though change has occurred, our internal feelings need time to adapt. Time requires reflection, patience and sometimes forgiveness. So when change comes for you, be kind to yourself. After all, the world moves pretty fast, but you don't have to. Scroll down to read about my Cambio (change) in Spanish Translation and Bodega News. Spanish Translation: Cambio translates to ChangeWhen I was growing up, I heard the phrase "Ella ha dado un cambio", which translates to "She has gone through a change". The phrase felt mysterious, since it was usually expressed without specifics or details. Lately, I've come to understand it's full essence. In my past, I've experienced change with heaviness and sadness. This time, my change feels lighter, almost airy. I don't know if that feeling will last, but one thing's for sure: not all change makes you feel the same. Some of it arrives with pain or joy and some of it arrives with whispers, asking us to notice and confirm the new version of ourselves. Although change can carry positive and/ or negative implications, the Spanish phrase, "Ella ha dado un cambio" seems to not discern between good or bad. The only information we receive is that change has occurred. And sometimes, that's the only way we can progress in our lives. So I say, "Be brave my loves; embrace the change!" Bodega News My Next & Current Events:
Past Book Events: Thank you to Bucks County Book Festival for organizing such a wonderful event. I met so many lovely readers and authors. My wish is that every town could have such an idyllic book festival like this one. Events like these can change the world for the better. Bodega Botanica Tales: Short Story Podcast
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Bodega Botanica Tales Monthly Newsletter
I write about the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. My stories are inspired by the bilingual, multicultural world that shaped me. I'm the author of the Bodega Botanica Tales series, an adult coming-of age six-part novella series; I host a short story podcast by the same name. This newsletter is about my personal questions and insights to this unpredictable, complicated and magical world, one Spanish word at a time. I'd be honored and grateful if you signed up.
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