September 2018
Writing a Killer Premise
In between loads of laundry and the busy days of summer, I’m starting a brand new story. And in case you are wondering, nope, that is not a picture of my dog, but it represents [...]
Three Things Most Americans don’t Know About Mexico
As I submerge myself in research for my current works in progress, I find that history has a wonderful way to get to people. In my case, it makes me proud of my roots and [...]
August 2018
For the Sake of Research and the food of the Gods
“For the Sake of Research” brings me now to a new adventure, and back to the grain mill handle. In my current work in progress, my main character travels to the state of Tabasco in [...]
My Two Cultures
Some eighteen years ago I got engaged to my hubby. I knew I was going to leave my family, my friends and my country when I married him, but at the very young age of [...]
100 Spanish Names for Male Characters
Hola, Yoxani here with the second part of my Spanish Names for Characters Series. Now today I’m talking about that hero or secondary character in your story, the one with dark hair, and a charming [...]
100 Spanish Names for Female Characters
Spanish Names Series. This is a post that I originally published in my writing blog adventures yet unwritten, now I'm updating my posts from that blog into my personal blog, so you will be seeing [...]