Hi Everyone,

And welcome to the Unpublished Section of my life.

I’m Yanina, but most people know me as Nina. I’m an aspiring writer, content creator, professional home organizer/interior decorator, and honestly, an amateur at just about everything else. Oh, and I also work as the Adolescent and Young Adult Resource Coordinator at City of Hope, a comprehensive cancer center.

Writing has always been near and dear to my heart. Like many of us growing up, I faced my fair share of adversity, and writing became the one thing that truly saved me. The first draft of Bamboo was written when I was just 12 years old, and over the years, I continued rewriting and reshaping the manuscript until finally reaching the point where I’m now submitting it to literary agents and hoping for the best.

I’ve always had endless creative ideas, but for a long time, I never considered myself “creative.” Admitting that has honestly been difficult for me. I used to think creativity meant being an incredibly talented illustrator, a phenomenal writer, or someone naturally gifted at crafting beautiful things. But the truth is, I’m not really any of those things.

I’m just me.

What I do have is the desire to grow, improve, and keep creating. I’ve been reading more, writing more, and simply allowing myself the space to practice and get better. And now, I finally have the courage to put my work out into the world. Not because sharing has always been difficult for me, but because this part of myself always felt especially vulnerable.

So here I am, the good, the bad, and the really bad. Sharing my creative journey with you and bringing you along for the ride.

Here’s to making our dreams come true, one story and one creative project at a time.

Besos y abrazos, amigos.
xoxo