Here is a collection of facts that might help if you're discussing one of my novels in your classroom!

• I was born in The Bronx in 1984, just one year after my family came to the United States.

• My family is from The Dominican Republic, an island in The Caribbean. 

• I lived in The Bronx until I was 14 then moved to Westchester, NY where I saw too many giant racoons for my liking. 

• I have a four pound yorkshire terrier named Pancho Villa. We just call him Pancho or Pan for short. 

• I am deathly afraid of rats and also whales. 

• Video games are my favorite hobby. Some of my favorites include Stardew Valley, The Sims, Kingdom Hearts, Animal Crossing & Final Fantasy 7. 

• My favorite genre of music is hip hop 

• I started writing when I was in kindergarden 

• In college, I studied journalism and was a reporter after I graduated. 

Pancho, a copy of Ghost Squad and a Chunk the cat plush.

 Movie concept art: Lucely's firefly tree

 Movie concept art: Babette's Baubles/house 

Posing with my books at an event in Memphis