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The book cover for "Mrs. Franchy's Evil Ring" features a young girl with curly hair in a snowy setting, holding a book. Text reads "ONE RING SIX MONTHS AND A WHOLE LOT OF TROUBLE" and "Mrs Franchy's EViL Ring by JOHANNY ORTEGA."
Text describing "Mrs. Franchy's Evil Ring" as a middle-grade magical realism story about Isla Delgado, a cursed ring, and the complexities of a blended family, exploring brujerĆ­as and bold truths.
The book cover for "THE Alvarez GIRLS" shows a woman holding a camera in the foreground, with a silhouette of another figure holding a gun and a car in the background. The title is prominently displayed.
Text describing "THE Alvarez GIRLS" as a military thriller novella with a paranormal twist, focusing on sisterhood, sacrifice, and ancestral strength, including brujerĆ­as and bold truths.
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The book cover for "The Ordinary Bruja" features a woman with dark hair lying amidst dark, gnarled branches. The title "The Ordinary Bruja" and "Something in the dark knows her name" are visible.
Text describing "THE ORDINARY BRUJA" as a psychological horror meets coming-of-age magical realism, exploring family magic, ancestral calls, and the choice to fight back, including brujerĆ­as and bold truths.
The book cover for "UNDER THE FLAMBOYANT TREE" shows a woman's face partially obscured by vibrant red flamboyant flowers and green leaves. The title is large and centered.
Text describing "UNDER THE FLAMBOYANT TREE" as a literary, grief-centered novel about motherhood, regret, and redemption in the Dominican Republic, exploring ghosts as memories and the journey to forgiveness.
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Stories that linger long after the last pageā€¦

For the readers who talk to ancestors in dreams.

For the ones who carry grief like a second skin.

For the brujas, the cycle-breakers, the soft but unbreakable.

These are the stories I write for you.

From middle-grade magic to supernatural thrillers to psychological horror rooted in ancestral woundsā€”my books arenā€™t afraid of the dark. They meet it with love, honesty, and a little bit of fire.

If youā€™re into bold truths, quiet hauntings, and characters who find power in their painā€¦

Have a cup of Johanny. Youā€™ll find what youā€™re looking for.

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San Antonio
2025/4/6 Edited to

... Read moreJohanny Ortegaā€™s works are characterized by a profound engagement with themes of ancestral magic and personal growth. With titles like 'Mrs. Franchy's Evil Ring' and 'The Alvarez Girls', she invites readers into worlds where psychological horror intertwines with rich storytelling. 'The Ordinary Bruja', set to release in Fall 2025, explores the intersection of horror and coming-of-age narratives, capturing the essence of finding one's roots amidst ancestral spirits. Readers are drawn into gripping tales of sisterhood and sacrifice, with ghosts symbolizing unresolved stories and memories. Ortegaā€™s narrative craft emphasizes the complexity of grief and personal transformation, weaving authenticity into her characters' journeys. Check out her books to discover how stories can evoke both haunting and empowering truths, perfect for readers seeking deep, resonant narratives.