Why my most "off-handed" childhood truth became a national bestseller, landing in the top 0.5% of Amazon’s Latin American Folk Tales Best Seller list and taught me that authenticity has the most staying power.

A fun way to celebrate the Amazon Top 25 Best Selling book, Where El Cucuy Lurks - the "little cuento that could". An easy and fun DIY "Cucuy-Catcher" craft that honors the tradition of Mexican paper arts while helping your little ones turn shadows into a warm, protective glow.

Journey back to 1970s Ohio winters where the scent of tamales and the solemn wonder of Midnight Mass blended with Santa and the American Christmas rush. Discover how these special holiday moments rooted my storytelling in family, resilience, and belonging.