Sacred Threads

In the heart of sixteenth-century Aztec civilization, Eztli, a defiant young woman, harbors deep resentment towards the Spanish conquerors who have changed her world forever. Tasked with spying on Juan Diego, who claims to have seen the Virgin Mary, Eztli's life takes an unexpected turn. Witnessing the miraculous apparitions at Tepeyac Hill, she is drawn into a world of divine enigmas and newfound faith. Eztli discovers the profound art of forgiveness through her friendship with a compassionate Spanish nun and indigenous missionaries. Sacred Threads is a captivating historical fiction that unveils the power of faith, love, and reconciliation, offering a unique perspective on the Virgin Mary's apparitions through the eyes of a fierce Aztec woman. Join Eztli on her transformative journey of cultural collision, as she becomes a beacon of hope and unity in a world torn apart.

A.R. Diaz grew up amid prairie grass and Aztec temples. This upbringing gave her a wanderer spirit and an untamable imagination, which led to a love for traveling. However, she is currently trapped at the University of Ottawa, completing a B.A. in Anthropology. Her only escape is through writing and painting. You can find some of these pieces on her Instagram account: @a.r.diaz_