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Isabel Cañas is a Mexican American speculative fiction writer. After having lived in Mexico, Scotland, Egypt, Turkey, and New York City, among other places, she has settled in the Pacific Northwest. She holds a doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and writes fiction inspired by her research and her heritage.

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I loved The Hacienda. Any plans for a second novel?
Isabel Cañas Thank you so much! My next novel, VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE, will be published on August 29, 2023! It has monstrous vampires, vaqueros, the Mexican-America…moreThank you so much! My next novel, VAMPIRES OF EL NORTE, will be published on August 29, 2023! It has monstrous vampires, vaqueros, the Mexican-American War, and some good old fashioned childhood sweetheart to lovers/second chance romance vibes.
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I absolutely LOVED Vampires of El Norte. I'm super excited to read The Hacienda next. I loved reading a historical fiction about my own heritage. I will not stop gushing over this book. Any idea on when your next novel will be?
Isabel Cañas Thank you so much for reading! It brings me such joy to hear from readers like you :) I don't have any novels coming out in 2024, but 2025 is going to…moreThank you so much for reading! It brings me such joy to hear from readers like you :) I don't have any novels coming out in 2024, but 2025 is going to be packed with surprises! If you subscribe to my newsletter, you can be among the first to hear when my latest work is announced: https://buttondown.email/isabelcanas(less)
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The Hacienda
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“But if God is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, if He is three in one in the Trinity, then God knows nothing of loneliness. God knows nothing of standing with his back to a gray morning, of dropping to his knees in the dust.”
― Isabel Cañas, The Hacienda
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“Words can damn or bless in equal measure, and are never to be used lightly.”
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“When a man makes a promise, he makes it on his honor. When a witch makes a promise, they feel it in their bones.”
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