As a blogger and memoirist, I write real stories about mental illness, child abuse, language barriers, and identity. My debut memoir "I Asked the Blue Heron" is now available in stores and online in Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo.

Tracaleros

Uncategorized, Venezuela

It’s kind of liberating to live within one’s means. Some people may think that I have a problem with money because I am focused on how much income I need to live the life I deserve and for which I have worked hard. The truth is that I don’t want money problems. As much as…

Banyan Grove in LaBloga

Immigration, Writing Process

Proud to announce that my short poem Banyan Grove appeared on LaBloga yesterday, March 13. It’s a the bottom of the page, but it’s there. LaBloga is the longest established Latino/a literary blog. https://labloga.blogspot.com/2018/03/los-angeles-la-plaza-hosts-premiere-of.html Here is the poem in case you miss it. Banyan Grove By Lisbeth Coiman The massive Moreton Bay Fig Tree Stands…