Hello, I’m Mary Ann Pérez—the author behind "Running in Heels: A Memoir of Grit and Grace." When I first put pen to paper in 2015, I shared a deeply personal story about overcoming challenges and finding strength through domestic hardship. That journey isn’t just my own; it’s the heartbeat of anyone who’s ever felt abandoned and fought to feel worthy.

Today, I’m excited to expand the reach of my story by translating it into Spanish. This isn’t just about making the words accessible—it’s about creating a bridge to connect with my Puerto Rican heritage and the countless Hispanic communities who deserve to read about similar struggles and triumphs reflected in literature. By offering my memoir in Spanish, I hope to foster dialogue, healing, and resilience across communities.

To make this vision a reality, I’ve already invested in a professional translation and secured a comprehensive proofreading and glossary addition package to ensure accuracy, consistency, and that each carefully chosen phrase carries the same weight and emotion as the original. But there’s more to making a quality book than just translation and editing.

I need your help to cover the additional, yet essential, costs that will complete this project:

All in all, these essential steps add up to a total funding goal of approximately $10,000. Your support will ensure that every element of this project—from translation to the final printed book—meets the high standards that my readers deserve.

By donating, you’re not only helping fund the production of a book; you’re becoming part of a movement to share stories of resilience, cultural pride, and the universal power of hope. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact on this journey, helping me bring this memoir closer to hearts that might otherwise never have heard it.

Thank you for believing in the transformative power of storytelling and for joining me on this path to connect, inspire, and uplift.

For more about my journey, reflections, and writing, visit my blog, Reflections From the Heart, at www.maryaperez.com. There, you’ll find more profound insights into Running in Heels, updates on the translation process, and ways to connect further. Thank you for being part of this story!

~ Mary A. Pérez ~