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USA Today Bestselling author of WAITING ON A MIRACLE: A TWISTED TALE. Debut novel for adult readers THE MANY MOTHERS OF DOLORES MOORE out now.

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The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore by Anita Fajardo @anikawriter

I have been recommended to read this book. Has anyone read this?

Here’s the synopsis -

International Latino Book Award Gold Medal Winner
Winner of the Friends of American Writers Literature Award
For fans of Rebecca Serle and Elizabeth Acevedo, a “lyrical, poignant, and powerful” (Yamile Saied Méndez, award-winning author of All Roads Lead to Rome) work of magical realism about a woman’s journey to Colombia to discover her roots and what it means to carry our ancestors with us.
Dolores Moore’s dead relatives refuse to stay quiet. They trail after her like a Greek chorus with no respect for personal boundaries, filling her crumbling Victorian with unsolicited advice, family gossip, and increasingly urgent opinions about her return to Colombia—the birthplace she barely remembers.
Dorrie would rather stay in Minneapolis, where the problems are manageable: an ex she hasn’t forgotten, a cartography career that’s evaporated overnight, a creaky inherited house, and two needy orange cats. But when a cryptic hand-drawn map surfaces and an old flame offers to watch the house, the voices leave her no choice.
So begins a journey to Colombia guided by photographs of her mother, half-remembered stories about her father, and a little bit of magic as Dorrie searches for the truth about her family origins, her ancestral roots, and what’s been calling her to her rightful place.

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My first author talk of Chippewa Valley Bookfest 2026! She was delighted to listen to and I can’t wait to read her book!

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All but six of the full Twisted Tales books thank you to all the writers of the series. And thank you to Jessica from @books_and_crafts_jes for introducing me to the series

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If you like Latin American literature, join us on December 5, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis), and meet and support local Latino authors and artists ✍️🤗!

¡Si te gusta leer y quieres apoyar a escritores latinos en Minnesota, acompáñanos en NarrArte MN 2026 (el 5 de diciembre en el Midtown Global Market)!

#latinamericanwriters #latinosenmn #latinosenminnesota #escritoreslatinoamericanoscontemporáneos #escritoraslatinasenestadosunidos

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#2026readingchallenge Book 39 : Waiting on a Miracle by @anikawriter ! Mirabel’s worst fear is confirmed—she is responsible for the family’s faltering powers. Guilt-ridden and feuding with her sisters, Mirabel decides to save the magic herself—but her youngest cousin Antonio beats her to it and leaves the Encanto to find a solution. Terrified of what could happen outside the safety of their home, Mirabel has no other choice but recruit Strong Luisa and Perfect Isabela to help find their baby cousin—but what starts as a rescue mission turns into a magical quest, and soon, Mirabel learns that missing cousins and disappearing gifts may be just the beginning of their problems...
#currentreads #dosoruguitas #disneyreads #twistedtales

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Well that wraps NYCC 2026! What a weekend! With a surprise appearance from my sister and niece and some old friends in the audience!!

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holy smokes today at @newyorkcomiccon was fun. i loved moderating the @disneybooks fandom feud panel and playing with @meganshepherdauthor @lizbraswell @jencalonita @delilahsdawson @anikawriter and i ESPECIALLY loved getting to see my incredible publicist katherine (also @kamismylastname for the photo credit). until next time!!! ✨
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fantasy | romance | romantasy | booktok | bookstagram | young adult | disney fairies | pixie hollow

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That's a wrap on @newyorkcomiccon! Loved meeting so many Twisted Tale fans, signing at the @penguinrandomhouse booth, giving away a few advance copies of my next Twisted Tale, Suddenly Super, and seeing fellow Disney authors. Let's give it up for Team Disney Authors because somehow @brightlyanna, @anikawriter, @lizbraswell, @meganshepherdauthor, @delilahsdawson and I beat the incredible fans who played us in a game of Disney Fandom Feud. I think I'm going to start studying for next year. #nycc #disneybooks #twistedtales

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Revisit Mirabel and her sisters in the latest @disneybooks Twisted Tale: Waiting on a Miracle! 🦋

#waitingonamiracle #encanto #disneytwistedtales #bb236 #newrelease

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Treated myself yesterday during payday! Waiting on a few other things to show up 📕 @disneybooks @anikawriter

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September was an amazing month for reading!

Books Read:
🤍Waiting on a Miracle by @anikawriter

🤍The Words the Weave the Dark by @tessonja

🤍The Wolves of War by @john_gwynne_author

🤍Lochbound by @rebeccatempletonauthor

🤍Jeweler to the Blessed by @author.jillianwitt

🤍Worthy of Fate by @ancaudleauthor

🤍Bound by Fate by A.N. Caudle

🤍Not Another Happily Ever After by A. R. Schilling

Thank you so much to @orbitbooks_us @delacortepress @pegasus_books @acebookspub
#readingwrapup #bookreviews #minibookreview #fantasybooks #romantasybooks

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