healing through writing with massiel alfonso

We're so happy to be in community with Massiel Alfonso, a Dominican writer, poet, and author of the soul-stirring book, "Handful of Poems."

Her book was awarded First Place in the Poetry Collections category of the 30th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. Massiel's verses delve into the complexities of love, scars of trauma, and the profound journey of self-love. Her work has been published in Dominican writers Cuenticos Chapbook, La Libreta, Spanglish Voces, The Acentos Review, and more.

In today's conversation, we cover what it's like growing up New York-Dominican, diving head-first into your craft, betting on yourself above all else, and so much more.

Moments:

1:25 Meet Massiel

3:35 Childhood fashion phases

5:00 Discovering writing as a talent

13:20 How our upbringing shapes our creativity

17:50 Publishing her first book

21:15 Advice to first-time authors

25:05 Favorite writers

33:40 Poetry and music

47:10 Massiel's writing workshops

1:01 Quitting your 9-5 to pursue your passion

1:18 Massiel's favorite quote, singer, and more.

Connect with Massiel

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mas_si_el/

Visit her website to order her book, register for workshops, and more: https://massielalfonso.square.site