Not only do I drink tea, take photos, and read… I also write! Here are some of my stories/articles that have been, or will be, published:
Published Stories for Children
READY, SET, GO!
Lucas is super excited to get his first real bike for his cumpleaños, only it’s a lot harder to learn how to ride it without the training wheels. But then he sees his best friend get her bike! (Clubhouse Jr. magazine / Art by: Roman Diaz / July 2022)
MRS VALENCIA AND THE PAELLA
While Mom’s away, Claudia has to stay with her neighbour, Mrs Valencia, who eats strange foods. But when Claudia is brave enough to taste the paella, she knows just the surprise she wants to give her mother when she comes home! (Storytime magazine / January 2022)
HELPING HANDS
Charles wants to help those in need, but he doesn’t think he needs the help of his little sister Lucy. (Keys for Kids magazine / January 2022)
TIA RAQUEL’S HAIR
Bianca loved Saturdays, the day Tia Raquel came to visit … They’d go shopping, or play domino, or concoct their special spicy empanadas. (Spider magazine / Art by: Annalise Barber / January 2022)
HARK, HEAR THE BELLS!
Ring-a-ling! Join a brother and sister as they and their family ring the bells in time for Christmas. (Non-fiction Clubhouse magazine / December 2021)
SITTING NEXT TO ALLIE
It’s Valentine’s Day, and Allie isn’t in a good mood and she’s taking out on the girl sitting next to her. (Keys for Kids magazine / February 2021)
AWAY IN A MANGER
Annie is afraid to go up on the stage without her stuffed bunny, but as Zoey says, Tiny Angels do not carry around stuffed bunnies! Can Annie manage without Bunny? (Clubhouse Jr. magazine / Art by: Lauren Gallegos / December 2020)
THE ANGEL IN DRESDEN
The true story of two cousins, separated from their Red Cross unit, living at the Dresden train station at the tail end of World War II. (Guide magazine / Art by: Chris Danger / August 2020)
Writing Contests
PB Party 2020
Honorable Mention!
Easter Bunny 911
Honorable Mention in the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest 2020 (in the category (for Loveable Characters!)
Last Christmas Cookie
Honorable Mention in Susanna Hill’s Annual Holiday Writing Competition
December 2019 (for great portrayal of sibling interaction and a nicely executed twist ending!)
Of Maria Antonia 