I’m happy to announce that “Guardians of the Latte Stones” will soon be followed by book one of the “Suruhanu” trilogy. “Suruhanu – The Awakening” is currently in the works and may be ready for editing this summer. Here’s a peak at a draft of the cover.
Review Rating: 5 Stars – Congratulations on your 5-star review! Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite “The Makana’s Legacy by M. K. Aleja follows Mateo, a young man chosen by his ancestors to wield the sacred light of the CHamoru Makåna. As Mateo’s mystical abilities grow, he becomes the target of dark forces intent…
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It’s official! The titles and storylines are set. Book 1, “The Makåna’s Legacy” is currently available. Book 2, “The Yo’åmte’s Remorse” is in the works. Book 3, “Tears of the Aniti” has its main characters and plot squared away. Together, they make up The Yo’amte Trilogy. I’ve been trying to release a new book each…
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…
Literary Titan interviewed me just after they posted their editorial review of “The Siren’s Daughter”. I was thrilled to get an email from them today saying that they just posted the interview. You can find their interview on their website at the link below. Author Interview Link: https://wp.me/p3cyvH-GjJ
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…
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