This author is a wordsmith and sculptor of narratives, shaping inspirations and whispers of ideas from the heart into living characters and other worlds. Her diverse work spans science fiction, fantasy, mainstream/literary fiction, and poetry, encompassing novels, novelettes, and short stories. She is drawn to science fiction by a profound awe of scientific discovery and human ingenuity. Fantasy offers her a lens to reveal the inherent magic and deeper beauty within ordinary experiences. Beyond her writing, she serves as an educator, coordinating English as a Second Language programs to foster literacy and language acquisition in adults.
Twelve-year-old Teo spends his days helping his drunken papá hang windows on shanties along Baja's wild coast. When an old angler presses Teo to seek a goddess-the Sea Angel-for rescue, Teo sets out to test whether help can be found at the hands of the gods. To learn the truth, he must look beyond legends and summon the courage to challenge his papá. And to reach freedom, he must tap his own strength, hidden beneath wounds laid by glass.