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A Prismatic Heart

Exploring through essays, posts, and occasional short fiction my intersectionalities of being a 2nd generation Latin American immigrant, bisexual woman, polyamorous partner, exvangelical-Christian-turned-Witch, and mother of one.

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  1. Issue · Sep 14, 2026

    Writing for Writing’s Sake (opens the original)

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    I have been feeling rather silly today, as I’ve been mulling over the topics and concepts that are sticking to me most persistently as I come out of the brain-mushing but spirit-lifting Inkubator Writing Conference that happened over the weekend here in Cleveland, Ohio. (The largest free writing conference in the country, as it happens.) The most persistent idea has also been present in the craft books I’ve been listening to, as well. (I listen to audiobooks about craft when I’m driving - recent

  2. Issue · Sep 4, 2026

    Everyone Loves a Messy Bitch (opens the original)

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    For the few people on my existing email list for this newsletter - formerly “A Prismatic Heart” - this is an announcement of a rebrand. Do I know exactly how this rebrand needs to look or where it’s going? No, not really. But that’s one of the reasons I put “Messy Bitch” in the title. Because I’ve realized I need to come to terms with how messy I am, in general. And in my creative pursuits, specifically. But I’ve also realized that not only is that okay - it’s perhaps rather normal for creatives

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