We are overjoyed to welcome back Houstonian poet and writer Andrea Cavazos, who took part in our inaugural issue. Her thoughtful poem, “The Gift of Now,” reveals a woman taking charge of her life and daring to live in the moment.Would you like to read this vulnerable and empowering poem? Please subscribe or buy the issue. Thank you!
Andrea Cavazos was born and raised in Houston, Texas. Once a Miss Houston U.S.A. pageant contestant, she was also a courtroom audience member on the reality court show, Judge Alex, and has always had a fascination with the law. Andrea has worked in the legal field for over 16 years and is presently a senior paralegal at a law firm based in Houston, TX. She’s a freelance writer in her spare time, passionately writing for children, and the proud owner of an online tea store, Kettleaf. Koda and the Polka-Dot Bow Tie is her debut children’s book and is available for purchase on Amazon and at your nearest Barnes & Noble.