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To the Woman Who Kicked My Dog: How Did Your Easter Fast Go?
I accidentally broke a glass before filling it with a cold water infusion of violet and yarrow, and didnât realize it until I was already drinking from it in the dark, invoking the cosmos for respite from conflict, illness, from cruel people, from fear and the chemistry of my brain, from the pitfalls of my past and the inevitability of future mistake.
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Rochester (Jane Eyre Fanfic)
At the behest of my Janet, who is indeed the only creatureâdear witch that she isâwith the power to bend me to her will (under which gentle pressure I do happily quiesce) I have submitted to the task of committing something of my history to paper. She has documented her own histories at my request, and so now, to hers, I must comply. Previous to reading this drivel, I trust the reader has availed himselfâor herself (my wife corrects me)âof the story of Jane Eyre; or if he has not, I advise that he do so now, without an instantâs delay, for a man is not wholly a manâa human…
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Finding the Right Ending for The Music of Pedro (or Why it Took Five Months and a Quarantine to Finish This Blog Post)
From beginning to end, The Music of Pedro was a family endeavor and I wanted everything about the launch fiesta to emphasize communion and community, passion and creationâall things I believe define âfamilyâ and ought to direct us as we build and protect our individual, local, and global families.
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Mi Lindo Guadalajara and the Heart of Jalisco in Provo
The founders of Mi Lindo Guadalajara are as authentic as the food they make. Their select dishes are infused with every definition of heart and flavor, culture and aromaâstraight from Jalisco.
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MoP Launch Fiesta, the Deets: Street Tacos, Live Entertainment, Over $2500 Worth of Door Prizes!
Your fiesta ticket will get you a meal voucher and one (1) ticket to the prize drawing. Come with a cash donation to Immigrant Legal Services of Salt Lake City and youâll get additional tickets ($1=1 extra ticket)! Up your odds and support a great cause!
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Saint Down MoP Illustrations
A collection of Saint Down's illustrations for The Music of Pedro.
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The People Behind the Characters of The Music of Pedro
Read about the real people who inspired characters in the book.
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Winter is Coming, and So’s Your Chance to Pre-Order the Book: Music of Pedro Kickstarter Campaign
Iâm not going to lie; it would be devastating if we didnât meet our goal, because even the cost of printing enough paperbacks in time for the launch party is a bit prohibitive, but not without help! Weâre looking to have at least 100 copies available at the event and to do that weâll need between 60 and 80 backers pledging $20 to $40 to our campaign. If that seems pricey, donât worry, weâll make it worth your while!
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While Fiesta Plans Brew, Hereâs the Story Behind a Couple of Saint Downâs Illustrations
The fiesta for the launch of The Music of Pedro will be a journey into the book, which is why I was set on Highland Gardens as the venue. I want our guests to take a trip from Utah Valley in November to the tropics of a greenhouse, something like the setting of our story: PivĂĄmoc, Jalisco.
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Ode to My Graphic Designer: A Story of Violent Affection
My best friend is a Berrett cousin Iâve patiently corrupted. We were both in junior high when we discovered our mutual love of writing and spent the weekends co-writing stories that featured our wish-fulfilling counterparts, one blond and blue-eyed like my cousin and the other a brown-skinned brunette. This is the story of how I lured her to the Cuevas ways.