In her debut historical novel,

Where the Jacarandas

Weep, author Anna Ayala

transports readers to 19th-century Mexico

to explore the dramatic,

forbidden romances and strict class divides of the

Vera family. The sweeping saga is the result of a

profound ten-year writing journey that began and

ended in the beautiful city of Guadalajara.

When she isn't bringing history to life, Anna runs a

business dedicated to serving the dental needs of

local seniors and teaches high school history and

middle school biology across several homeschooling

co-ops. Residing in South Texas with her husband

and three sons, she enjoys playing golf

and spending time playing her classical guitar.

You can discover

more about her work and

her writing journey on her instagram.