Last December, I had an impromptu visit to UPR Botanical Garden in Rio Piedras. To my surprise, I not only stepped on a place resembling one of the kingdoms of Ascensión Divina, but there was also a route that inspired my work in progress. In this An Author’s Vlog #27, I take you on a… Continue reading An Inspirational Botanical Garden | An Author’s Vlog #27
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An Author’s Vlog #25 A Writing Retreat
For almost two years, I had been contemplating doing a writing retreat, but I lacked the courage to take the plunge. However, in June, I finally summoned the courage to pursue this long-held dream. Deep down, I knew that if I yearned for a few days of solitude to indulge in my writing, surely other… Continue reading An Author’s Vlog #25 A Writing Retreat
An Author’s Vlog #18: Disconnected from writing
Sometimes you get disconnected from writing after a writing slump. I share in this new vlog what happened and how I discovered the reason for my writing slump. Have you gone through one? Enjoy and don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a comment. Here is the link to the vlog. https://youtu.be/kjdGNTj1In4
An Author’s Vlog Ep 16 Where to find ideas
Do you know where to find ideas? I’ve been asked this question many times and here I relate my answer. Enjoy today’s episode!
An Author’s Vlog Ep 14: Writing in a heat wave
Writing during a heat wave is not easy, but an unscheduled change in my writing routine for this summer might help. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7ewk4Kvyh6M
An Author’s Vlog Ep 13 A pink brunch and some ideas
We needed to leave the house for a bit, so we ended up visiting a pink coffee shop. While I waited and conversed with my kids, I wrote a few ideas in my notebook before they disappeared from my mind. Enjoy today’s vlog. https://youtu.be/y7Mgx6LiraM
An Author’s Vlog: Ep 11 Art inspired by the written word
Every year the Central High of Visual Arts, a public school in Puerto Rico that specializes in art, has its annual exhibit. It is an inspiring and beautiful event where the students showcase their artwork, and the school is transformed into a museum. This year’s Expo was inspired by William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.… Continue reading An Author’s Vlog: Ep 11 Art inspired by the written word
An Author’s Vlog 4: Writing at a historical castle
I have always wanted to sit at a castle and write. Well, this place I have visited before is full of history and it is where my protagonist does community service. Come join me while I explore its tunnels, the patios, and the rooms in search of a spot to sit down and write for… Continue reading An Author’s Vlog 4: Writing at a historical castle
An Author’s Vlog: Ep 3 An afternoon writing with my tribe
As part of my Spanish podcast, Arte Escrito, I do virtual Writing Sprints every two Wednesdays. Today I will take you to our Writing Sprints Presential “Beta edition”. Called it the “beta edition” for the first time a few of us got together to test how the Writing Sprints would flow outside the virtual world.… Continue reading An Author’s Vlog: Ep 3 An afternoon writing with my tribe
An Author’s Vlog #2: Where the antagonist & protagonist meet
In this writing session, in Old San Juan, I take you to the gardens of a historic house called Casa Blanca. This house was built in 1521 by Juan Ponce de Leon to be his residence but never got to live in it, it has a section with three fountains, and benches where you can… Continue reading An Author’s Vlog #2: Where the antagonist & protagonist meet