Welcome to the World of Mercy Besada Velázquez
Mercy Besada Velázquez is a storyteller whose life is shaped by resilience, change, and passion. Through her novels and short stories, she shines a light on hidden truths, inner voices, and the sometimes fragile border between imagination and reality. Dive in to explore her books, be touched by her tales, and discover what it means to listen when the line between truth and lie begins to blur.
Mercy Besada Velázquez was born in Cuba, grew up amid the Revolution, then emigrated with her family to Spain and later to Puerto Rico, where she completed her studies at the University of Puerto Rico. From an early age, she stood out as a skilled narrator and speaker. Her journey took her to Los Angeles, California, where she built a successful business career and cultivated a deep commitment to community service. Now in Florida, she dedicates herself fully to literature and philanthropy.
Mercy crafts stories that illuminate inner truths, bring the voices of wounded hearts, and invite readers into reflection. Her mission is to give life to characters who search for meaning, grapple with memory, fear, and hope, and in doing so, to help readers see their own unspoken truths.
To become a bridge between cultures and experiences, where Mercy's writing inspires empathy, courage, and the bravery to confront what lies beneath silence. To create spaces where readers are moved, unsettled, and ultimately transformed.
Our Work
Below are some of the ways Mercy shares her voice with the world:
Mercy is the author of The Lady with the white fan, La Doña del abanico (in Spanish) and Cuento Cuatro Cuentos (in Spanish). Soon I Tell Four Tales. Each work offers something unique: mystery, introspection, duality between imagination and reality, and characters whose truths are waiting to be discovered.
Mercy has presented her work at major book fairs, including the Feria del Libro Hispana de Puerto Rico, Feria de Mi Libro Hispano (Miami), the Miami Book Fair, and the Guadalajara International Book Fair in Mexico. She connects with readers across different communities, sharing her insights on writing, identity, and storytelling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Her writing explores truth / lie dualities, memory, identity in migration, spiritual and psychological tension, and the inner landscapes we carry within.
Readers who enjoy literary fiction with psychological suspense, mystery, stories that make you question reality, and voices that dwell in silence and dream.
Her books are available on Amazon and in select independent bookstores and Spanish-language outlets.
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Her books are available on Amazon.
