About
I'm a Filippino-American, US Army Veteran, Mother of three adult children, and happily married to my dear husband of 28 years. I love writing in the paranormal, fantasy genres, and historical fiction.
Featured Work
Talisman - Gifts of the Shavtal
When twelve-year-old Georgina Trabeck found her pregnant mother lying on the floor, unconscious, she did something she had never done before-she called 911. Step-Dad had warned her never to call the police or tell anyone about what happened at home. But this was the final straw. Her fear turned to anger, and, to her surprise, her ability to see people's auras was suddenly heightened. Since the age of six, Gi-Gi's gift of seeing colors had warned her whether to hide in her bedroom and protect her three-year-old sister Chrissy or avoid the boys who bully her at school for being Filipino.
More troubling now is a black cloud aura she has seen wrapped around Step-Dad's neck. She can tell it plagues him, and she can mentally manipulate it-an ability that, allows her to fight back against him.
With the help of her best friend, Danae Jenkins, and as her aura reading skills strengthen, she attracts a Sidhe Fairy, Irra, who confronts Gi-Gi with a talisman and the shocking news that they are related. The fairy warns Gi-Gi not to use it for revenge, but Gi-Gi can't rest until she knows the truth about what happened to Denae's parents, even if it means risking their friendship and enraging Step-Dad.
Other Works
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The Other World - Gifts of the Shavtal Book 2
2025
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Entities - Fantasy Podcast
2025
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To Love From Bagiuo
2025
Awards and Recognition
- Literary Gold Award by Literary Titan - November 2023
- Honorable Mention in YA Fantasy Spring 2024 - Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast Regional Book Festivals
- BookFest Book Gold Award Winner - in YA Fantasy Spring 2024
- Best in Sci-Fi/Fantasy Top Pick Award - Silver Falchion Award @Killer Nashville Book Conference Summer 2024
- Author Panel on the Filbook Festival - October 2024
- Awards Finalist in Cross-Genre Category @American Book Fest November 2024
- Runner-up in YA Fantasy @Los Angeles Book Festival Summer 2024
