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Book news — new novel in the works!
In Fall of 2022, I started drafting a new novel about an adoptee who visits her home country of Guatemala to meet her birth family for the first time. With ten chapters and an outline, my agent submitted the book, and by December we had a handshake agreement. Now it’s official! Neal Porter Books will… Continue reading Book news — new novel in the works!
Staying Motivated to Write — how I do it!
These are tricks that are worked for me as I slogged through my newest novel draft.
Abacus Method
THIS is how I made it through the long middle of my novel draft!
I interviewed Anika Fajardo!
Today is release day for Anika Fajardo’s MEET ME HALFWAY, a romp of a book that will entertain and inspire. I mean it! Check out my interview with Anika here: https://www.lasmusasbooks.com/blog/anika-fajardo-meet-me-halfway I wanted to write a book that made readers feel like they’re on their own adventure. I also want kids to see that families… Continue reading I interviewed Anika Fajardo!
I was interviewed by Terry Catasus Jennings of LasMusas!
“The spark for this book was meeting my real-life half-sister.” -Rebecca Balcárcel
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A community college English teacher and regular presenter, Rebecca Balcárcel leads adventures for grade-schoolers through adults. As part of her upbeat, interactive presentations, attendees explore the writing process, craft elements, and behind-the-scenes secrets of her novels. At school and library visits, kids get a behind-the-scenes look at my writing process and the life stories that… Continue reading Invite Rebecca
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“Prof. Balcarcel is such a sweetheart! I am currently taking her class and it exceeded expectations. She manages to engage all students with very interesting lessons. Her grading is amazing; she gives good feedback. She really strives to improve your writing. Would take this again!” — Composition I student
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