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May 21, 2018
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Dr. Maria J. Estrada
Biography
MARIA J. ESTRADA is an English college professor of Composition, Literature, and her favorite, Creative Writing. She grew up in the desert outside of Yuma, Arizona in the real Barrio de Los Locos, a barrio comprised of new Mexican immigrants and first-generation Chicanos. Drawing from this setting and experiences, she writes like a loca every minute she can—all while magically balancing her work and family obligations. She lives in Chicago’s south side with her wonderfully supportive husband, two remarkable children, and two mischievous cats. You can learn more about her other books and writing happenings at barrioblues.com.
Where to find Dr. Maria J. Estrada online
Website: https://www.barrioblues.com/
Twitter: @drmariajestrada
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: https://www.barrioblues.com/un-blog-de-writing-musings
Twitter: @drmariajestrada
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: https://www.barrioblues.com/un-blog-de-writing-musings
Where to buy in print
Books
Simona: the Lovely Princess
by Dr. Maria J. Estrada
Price:
Free!
Words: 500.
Language:
English.
Published: March 29, 2020.
Categories:
Nonfiction » Children's Books » Family / New Baby
Princess Simona arrives and oh, what magic she brings into people's lives! A birthday book for Simona.
Zona 5
by Dr. Maria J. Estrada
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 11,490.
Language:
English.
Published: March 31, 2019.
Categories:
Fiction » Science fiction » High tech
In 2055, in the high-tech streets of New Phoenix, Perdido Olivares is a street junkie. All he wants is to escape reality with Zona 5. Still, he considers himself a hero, a defender of children.
When he discovers someone is hurting kids, will he be strong enough to overcome his addiction? Will he finally emerge from the streets to save those weaker than himself?
La Lechuza
by Dr. Maria J. Estrada
Price:
Free!
Words: 2,370.
Language:
English.
Published: March 2, 2019.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
(5.00 from 1 review)
Oscar is hunting rabbits one night, when he encounters a lechuza, a witch that can transform into an owl. He is not without his tricks, as he entraps the witch to do his bidding. Will he use magic to solve his problems, or will he feel compassion for it and let the lechuza go?