A Mother’s Wisdom
Most children believe their mother is the best, and I am certainly no exception. (I would like to add, that I also have 12 siblings who would back up that claim 100%. ) I have always been… Read More
Blood Is Thicker Than Water
There is no substitute for family. I can’t imagine my life without my brothers and sisters. They know everything about me – my aspirations, dreams, insecurities, and greatest fears. They are the first people I call when… Read More
The Valiente Series Characters
I am so excited to announce that book #3 in The Valiente Series, Flames and Fury, was released last week. It is satisfying to know that Part One of the series is complete and available for all… Read More
Chente’s Courage to Trust Family and Friends
When I began to outline The Valiente Series, one of the most important elements that I wanted to include in Chente’s journey was the importance of family and friends. While everyone’s “coming out” process is unique to… Read More
Flames and Fury Will Be A Bonfire Of Surprises
I am so grateful for the support my readers have shown for the first two books in the Valiente Series. Courage and Consequences and Tattoos and Temptations have been a blessing, and I am always interested and… Read More
The Valiente Series – Is It Relevant?
Since the release of Valiente: Courage and Consequences, I have been asked many times to explain the premise for the series. What are the books about? How are these books relevant? What are the takeaways? Since there are… Read More
I Am Glad I Am A Teacher
I mentioned it in an earlier blog. I truly believe that teenagers can thrive when they have a positive role model in their lives – someone they look up to and respect. I think many kids are hungry… Read More
If Father Time was a Negotiating Man…
I grew up in the 1980’s and I had a pretty normal childhood. I had a hardworking father and a nurturing mother and a lot of brothers and sisters. My parents expected me to go to school, make… Read More
The Evolution of Chente Jimenez
I think it’s important to have a role model when growing up, someone to look up to and someone who inspires. I think young people can thrive when they have an outstanding example to follow. So, when I… Read More
When One Door Closes, Another One Opens
When my mother was alive she would often say, “cuando una puerta se cierra, otra se abre”. In English, this popular phrase translates, “when one door closes, another one opens”, and that is just what happened to me… Read More