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Five years ago, I bought my first house, started a new job, and decided it was finally time to take a chance on myself and my dreams. That was the moment Santiago Perez was born. I saw an ad on Facebook for indie authors looking for an editor, and the only catch was that I needed a story ready by the time of the call — one week later. By the time the call came, I still had no idea what my story was supposed to be. But when the editor asked what it was about, the entire thing

Okay, so here’s the thing. I’ve always been that person who gets lost in a good book. You know, the kind that makes you forget you have a million other things to do? Yeah, that’s me. But here’s the kicker: finding those gems online can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Or worse, like scrolling endlessly through a sea of meh. So, I thought, why not share my little secrets and confessions about discovering fiction novels online that truly captivate the h

Okay, so you’re on the hunt for fresh fiction novels that’ll sweep you off your feet, right? Maybe you’re craving stories about love, self-discovery, or just a good old-fashioned page-turner that makes you forget the world exists for a while. Well, buckle up, because I’m about to spill the beans on the best places to find new fiction novels online (yes, I’m linking that for you, because sharing is caring). Plus, since I’m a bit of a fiction writing craft nerd, I’ll sprinkle i

The hardest part of self‑publishing isn’t the writing. It isn’t the editing. It isn’t even the moment you finally hit “publish” and send your heart out into the world. For me, the hardest part has been everything that comes after — the part no one prepares you for. The part where you’re suddenly expected to become a marketer, a strategist, a social media expert, and a one‑woman promotional team… all while trying not to lose yourself in the process. There are so many programs,

Writing has not always been my forte, and the same goes for reading. There were times growing up that I didn't have the slightest clue what I would write about, even when I was told what the topic had to be. If I am being honest with myself (and you, of course), I definitely never thought that I would one day be a published author. The fact that I am, though, is overwhelmingly delightful in a good way, of course. It is overwhelming in the sense that I am still wrapping my min