Juana Inés

Juana Inés de la Cruz

12 November 1648 – 17 April 1695

I have recently discovered the works – and particularly the poetry – of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. She was nun, feminist, dissenter, poet, philosopher, writer, musician, and composer in 17th century Mexico. Her writings were and remain metaphysical and a prescient, sobering, and much-needed discourse — then and today — on our commonalities, be it male or female, saint or sinner, sleeping or woken. She is actively providing me today, in the 21st century, new revelations and inspirations for the context of the final chapters and ending of my novel. She is indeed helping me complete this literary undertaking.

~ Gracias, Sor Juana.