Maria Rodriguez Bross
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Magical Realism, Young Adult (YA), Short/Flash Fiction Collection
Maria Rodriguez Bross is an author, playwright, poet and blogger delving into the fictional world of all things related to bodegas, botánicas and creative tales of the supernatural, the unexpected and the phenomenal. Maria is of Puerto Rican and Colombian descent, whose work draws on the bilingual, multicultural world that shaped her. She is the author of the Bodega Botanica Tales series, which are all stand alone novellas. Books 1 & 2 are available and Books 3-6 will be launched by 2027. This series is perfect for mature teen and crossover adult readers. I’m interested in our cultural differences through myth and storytelling and whether certain cultural beliefs still serve us in the modern world. I’m also deeply committed to developing characters with disabilities and use my writing as a tool to raise awareness and promote understanding of those differences. To read more of my tales, subscribe to my monthly newsletter at https://bodega-botanica-tales.kit.com/posts
Maria Rodriguez Bross' books
Genres: Magical Realism, Womens Fiction, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Age Groups: 16-18, 18+
Carmen is thirteen, period poor, and desperate for protection, in a city where dangers lurk at every corner. Everything changes when she takes a bracelet from the local bodega, leading her to an alternate world. Now, as an adult looking back, Carmen must reckon with her actions. Some magic can't be undone. Some lessons must be learned. And some stories must be told, even if no one believes them. This is the second part to the Bodega Botanica Tales six-part series. Each story stands alone as a unique experience of childhood trauma, resilience, and the challenges of growing up. Perfect for mature teen/ young adult with some crossover adult readers; this is a story across two timelines.
Genres: Magical Realism, Short/Flash Fiction Collection, Young Adult (YA)
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback
Age Groups: 12-15, 16-18, 18+
Eleven-year-old Jose has always felt invisible, but when a mysterious green-and-yellow bracelet from the local bodega man leads him to a magical world with the power to grant one wish, he must live with the consequences of whether this newfound chance will bring future happiness—or regret. This clean, enchanting short story is the first in a six-part series, each book standing alone as a unique tale of magic, childhood trauma, resilience, and the challenges of growing up. Perfect for teenagers and adults alike, this multicultural coming-of-age journey explores the power of wishes and the prices we pay for them.