Less than a week.
In less than a week, THE HOUSE OF GARDENIAS will be on shelves.
Preorder numbers help a book (especially a debut like this one!) so very, very much. They matter a lot. Good preorder numbers show my publishers that my work has an audience, and an invested one at that, and it helps convince them to acquire more of my books!
If you’re able to, please consider preordering THE HOUSE OF GARDENIAS from your favorite independent bookstore. You can also—for $0!—request that your local public library purchase a copy, which is just as helpful. Every copy counts.
And when you’ve done that, come celebrate the launch with me!! Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, Oct 1 at 7pm. The event is free but please RSVP via the link above!

Fun fact, I am a Certified Anxious Wreck™️ right now because I have not just one, but two books out on September 29th. TWO!
(*whispers* oh, am also a wreck because I’m on deadline for something Secret, but I digress, I digress…)
SOMETHING FOLLOWED US HOME is an anthology of Latine horror featuring Agustina Bazterrica, Mariana Enríquez, and yours truly, among other luminaries! My story in this anthology, “The Hand That Feeds,” is set in the world of my second novel, Vampires of El Norte. Here’s a quick sneak peak:

Preorder SOMETHING FOLLOWED US HOME here.
And while you’re drumming your fingers waiting for your preorders to land on your doorstep or be ready to be picked up at your favorite bookseller, you can listen to me chat all things YA and Gothic with my dear friend Agatha Andrews of the She Wore Black podcast!
I’ll be back soon.
all my love,
isabel xxxx