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M.K. Aleja

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MK Aleja is of mixed ethnicity but it is his CHamoru heritage that he feels is underrepresented in mainstream media. Growing up on Guam, he knows all the legends and folklore and has even had his own experiences with the supernatural. He hopes that putting all of this into his stories will not only entertain readers, but might also pique readers' interest in the CHamoru culture. MK currently resides in Alaska with his wife and youngest son. ...more

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Guardians of the Latte Stones

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The Makana's Legacy

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CHamoru Legends Retold

If you liked “The Siren’s Daughter”, stay tuned. I have two more short stories lined up. But, I won’t be releasing them right away. I plan to enter some contests and try to attract some film agents. I may be dreaming a little big… but that’s the only way to dream, right? Drafts are already complete, but the contest and agent processes take months.

So, if you don’t see any new books from me in 2026,

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Published on February 02, 2026 23:04

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M.K. Aleja made a comment in the group Around the World in 80 BooksGuam and Wake topic
" [image] Guardians of the Latte Stones (WW2 historical paranormal fiction)
[image] The Makana's Legacy (paranormal thriller)

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" Wendy wrote: "I loved Weaveworld. Couldn't put it down. The worlds Barker creates are so rich and vivid.

My favorite Clive Barker book is Damnation Ga
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" Unfortunately, no. I may give it a go this year. I'm in a very small town, so it may end up just me. :-) ...more "
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As far as writing goes, I'm spending more time trying to promote my books. I am, though, thinking about my approach to a sequel to "The Makana's Legacy". I have a draft outline already. But it is still very rough.
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“Faith is not something we can force, Annie. It must come from within, especially when people are lost.”
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