🌿 STARseedreams Monthly Newsletter

💌 Opening Message

Dear Friends,

I hope you are all moving forward in your own journeys, dreams, and ventures. Life has been unfolding in unexpected ways recently, and while some seasons are filled with creation and expansion, others call us inward toward reflection, healing, and advocacy. This month’s letter is a little more personal, but I believe honesty and truth are important parts of storytelling too.

📚 Book Updates

At the moment, I’ve decided to take a short pause from writing and publishing additional children’s books as I’ve begun working on something deeply personal: a memoir. This project will explore many of the experiences, transformations, and awakenings that have shaped my path.

I’m not yet sure when it will be published, as there are current events unfolding in my life that I feel are important to include in its pages. Some stories take time because they are still being lived.

You can still explore all of my current titles on my website:
https://sites.google.com/view/willowroots

🌟 Project Spotlight

Recently, much of my energy has shifted toward advocacy and community awareness work here in Ecuador. I am currently involved in a legal case that is helping bring light to crimes and violence committed against women, as well as concerns affecting immigrants within the country.

In addition, I have begun working alongside other local women in the community who are advocating for environmental awareness and protection efforts in our region. Together, we are raising awareness about concerns surrounding local land and environmental preservation.

There is further information available, along with a petition you can sign here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5slna1VqyYB104LE7bVhIW3xQ-mTBFCp6wPTwj-PCskKQlw/viewform

You can also read more and support the petition here:
https://www.change.org/p/no-a-la-tala-en-las-lomas-de-san-jos%C3%A9-protejamos-la-cordillera-chong%C3%B3n-colonche?recruiter=1416090355&recruited_by_id=d1160b50-5619-11f1-94ad-1d3f549efd0d&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_promote_or_share&utm_term=petition_dashboard_share_modal&utm_medium=whatsapp&share_id=8j2DF5xghR

🌱 Personal Reflection

One thing I’ve learned over the past year is that purpose rarely arrives in the form we expect. Sometimes the path changes direction completely, and we are asked to become not only storytellers, but witnesses, advocates, and voices for those who feel unheard.

Though this season has been challenging in many ways, it has also reminded me how important community truly is. Even small acts of awareness, compassion, and courage can ripple outward farther than we realize.

🤝 Community Corner

I still warmly welcome questions and ideas for my Wonder Series and Adverse Childhood Experience Series. Hearing from readers and families continues to inspire future stories and projects.

I’m also still seeking donations to help bring my books into the local Ecuadorian community at a more affordable cost and to continue raising funds toward the dream of creating a future children’s library and creative community space.

Donations can be sent through PayPal to:
@willowrootscreations

If you do send a donation, I would greatly appreciate a quick email letting me know so I can personally confirm it was received and properly thank you for your support.

🔮 Looking Ahead

Here’s what I’m currently hoping to continue building toward in the months ahead:

The future launch of the STARseedreams Bedtime Stories Series. Please let me know if any of you would like to be featured in a YouTube video for a read-a-loud of one of my books. For further information or questions send an email or fill out the form here:

Video Submission Form

Expanding local environmental and women’s advocacy efforts within the Ecuadorian community.
Continuing to work toward affordable book access, creative workshops, and eventually a small community library and arts space for local children.

✨ Closing Note

Thank you for continuing to walk beside me through both the creative and transformative chapters of this journey. Your support, encouragement, and kindness mean more than words can truly express.

I hope wherever you are in the world right now, you continue nurturing your own dreams, protecting your peace, and finding moments of beauty even during uncertain seasons.

With love,
Willow
https://sites.google.com/view/willowroots

📖 Quote of the Month

"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do."
— Sarah Ban Breathnach