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After receiving professional reviews from places like Kirkus Reviews, BookLife, and Writer’s Digest, one of the common critiques was that the cover art did not fit the genre well. So, “Guardians of the Latte Stones” now has a new cover design. This new design is now available online at Amazon and should soon be available…
I have finally published my short retelling of Guam’s Legend of Sirena. I took a more haunting approach that I felt made for a good story. There are several version of the Sirena legend that have been passed down through the generations. But most of them portrayed Sirena’s mother as being upset enough to intentionally…
Chelsey Tucker from Independent Book Review recently presented me with their review of “Guardians of the Latte Stones”. A satisfying blend of historical and supernatural fiction in Japan during WWII . 17-year-old volunteer for the Imperial Japanese army, Yoshida Takeshi is sent to Guam as part of the 38th Infantry. While en route, the group…
My latest literary project received full-page coverage in the Guam Daily Post and Guam PDN. I was surprised when the same happened for my novel “The Makåna’s Legacy”, but I really didn’t expect this for my short story. I’ve submitted “The Siren’s Daughter” to Literary Titan for an editorial review. I will have to save…
Link to the review: The Makana’s Legacy | LITERARY TITAN EDITORIAL REVIEW The Makana’s Legacy is an evocative and emotional tale steeped in history, culture, and supernatural intrigue. The story centers on the Leon Guerrero family and their struggles with personal grief, a fractured family bond, and the looming presence of ancient spirits tied to their…
Here’s what Literary Titan had to say about “Guardians of the Latte Stones”…(Or you can see the review on their website using this link: https://literarytitan.com/2024/04/22/guardians-of-the-latte-stones/) Set against the backdrop of Sasebo’s economic struggles, Guardians of the Latte Stones, by M.K. Aleja, is a compelling historical fiction narrative interwoven with elements of folklore and the harsh…
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