A horror novel in progress. Follow the writing, editing, and behind-the-scenes process as “Hoja Roja” (Red Leaf) takes shape. You’ll get early access to story fragments, sketches, and what haunts the characters—before it hits the page.
Mirthful Sorrows: Chronicles of a Mortal: Tears, fears, and laughter
Mirthful Sorrows: Chronicles of a Mortal” is a collection of 80 poems written by Bella Guardia, the pen name of JC Straub. These poems move through cities and moments that shaped her. D.C., Portland, Bogota, Berlin, Panama. Grief, memory, and brief joys thread through the lines.