The Latina Book Club welcomes Valerie Tejeda , a journalist turned author. She had a dream about Marilyn Monroe and a book idea was born. Despite her writing credits and contacts, getting published was not easy, but not impossible. We are looking forward to her book’s debut next July. Congratulations, Valerie! CONTEST! Enter to win an advance readers copy of HOLLYWOOD WITCH HUNTER by visiting valerietejeda.com/showmethemagic . Good luck! “Writing and performing have always been passions of mine, even though now I wouldn't be caught dead acting!” – Valerie Tejeda Q: Are you a "Valley Girl?" Tell us about yourself and what you love most about living in Southern California. Well, I was born in North Hollywood, California, grew up in Burbank and spent my high school years in the Sacramento area, so I am truly a California girl! To be honest, I love everything about Southern California! I love ...