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After a decade of practicing law, I quit my job and became a writer, my true passion since childhood. I was born and raised in Mexico City, with a touch of gringa through my grandmother from Millbrook, New York.
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At 35, I wrote 'Arde Josefina,' my first novel. It was awarded the Mauricio Achar Prize 2017 and published that same year. This fast-paced mini-novel is a literary fiction/psychological thriller that tells the story of Josephine and John, siblings in a British family living in Mexico. As they grow, their parents become distant, rejecting their mixed identity and dismissing John’s mental struggles. One day, John witnesses something that shatters his reality, unleashing torment and horror on a family with scant coping mechanisms.
'Arde Josefina' delves into mental illness, bad parenting, and caregiving in an impossible situation.
'Arde Josefina' is key to some of the best things I have: an unconventional crowd of readers, untamed curiosity, and new perspectives. Now, I'm thrilled to announce it's time to translate 'Arde Josefina' into 'Burning Josephine.'
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Within the next month, I will launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund the translation, cover design, marketing, and website to bring 'Burning Josephine' to life.
This Substack will follow my journey through the Kickstarter campaign and beyond, focusing on the collaborative process with a professional translator and cover designer. You'll get behind-the-scenes insights and texts about the future of literary fiction, book reviews, and exclusive rewards (signed copies, thank you notes, your name in the book!).
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Substack is the perfect platform to build a community of literary fiction lovers, psychology enthusiasts, and those interested in translated works.
Starting April, I will update you about my Kickstarter campaign. You will also receive notes on my writing journey, book recommendations, insights into the translation process, and literary polls. I would love to read your thoughts and engage more deeply with you.
I am very happy to see you here. I will send only texts with substance and hope.