Some stories are written to survive. Others are written to finally let go.
We’re honored to announce Palabras del Alma: Micro-Issue Vol. 1, a bilingual collection of poems, essays, and short stories by Dominican writers across generations and the diaspora.
Curated by Dominican Writers Association, this inaugural micro-issue explores memory, tenderness, grief, belonging, and emotional release through voices shaped by two languages, migration, ancestry, and care.
Palabras del Alma was born from the quiet corners of our hearts where memories, loss, healing, and love wait to be spoken.
Through the themes of Amparo, Respaldo, Consuelo, and Desahogo, this collection offers shelter, affirmation, solace, and release. Each contributor carries the pulse of our collective longing — for home, for truth, for connection, and for the courage to speak honestly across generations.
Pre-Order Options Include:
Susurro — $20
One paperback copy and your name in the acknowledgments.
Voz — $30
One signed paperback, a full ebook in ePub, and your name in the acknowledgments.
Eco — $50
Two signed paperbacks, ePub, and an exclusive Palabras del Alma sticker pack with and your name in the acknowledgments.
Coro — $100
Five signed paperbacks to keep, gift, or donate, plus an ePub, sticker pack, and your name in the acknowledgments.
Legado — $150
Ten paperbacks for your classroom, an ePub, sticker pack, your name in the acknowledgments and a 30-minute virtual author visit.
Curated by the Dominican Writers Association, this anthology is both confession and celebration, a space where words find healing, and the soul finds home.
The Dominican Writers Association (DWA) is a 501(c)(3) literary arts organization dedicated to amplifying Dominican voices and supporting writers across the diaspora. Through workshops, literary events, mentorship, and publishing resources, DWA creates spaces where Dominican stories can be written, shared, and celebrated, helping ensure Dominican narratives remain visible in the literary and cultural landscape. Visit www.dominicanwriters.org.
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