Imperfectly Magical: Why I’m Selling My “Oops” Paperbacks
There’s something oddly charming about imperfections—especially when they tell a story.
When I got my latest shipment of The Ordinary Bruja paperbacks, I noticed something right away: a few copies had a little extra edge around the cover. Not a rip, not a misprint on the text—just an extra border, like the artwork decided to take up a bit more space than it should have.
At first, my inner perfectionist gasped. How could this happen? But then the bruja in me—the one who believes everything happens for a reason—smiled.
Because let’s be real: there’s magic in imperfection.
A Happy Accident
These copies are what I now call my Imperfectly Magical Editions—the same haunting, heart-tugging story inside, just wearing a slightly “off” outfit. The words, the emotions, Marisol’s journey through identity, ancestral memory, and the pull of Hallowthorn Hill—all untouched.
If anything, these books remind me of what The Ordinary Bruja is really about: embracing your flaws, your rough edges, your too-much-ness. Every single thing that once made you feel “off” is actually part of what makes you extraordinary.
So why throw them away when I could share them with readers who understand that exact message?
For Readers Who Love a Little Character & Bargain
These imperfect editions are for the readers who dog-ear their pages, highlight their favorite quotes, and spill coffee on their books because they couldn’t stop reading. They’re for the book lovers who know a story doesn’t have to be pristine to be powerful.
Think of it like adopting a stray cat or buying a plant with one funky leaf. Still beautiful. Still alive with story. Just… real.
The Details
Each Imperfectly Magical Edition is discounted—because, yes, the cover has an extra edge. But the magic inside? Still flawless.
✨ Price: $10.99 (original $15.99)
✨ Quantity: Limited—once they’re gone, they’re truly gone.
✨ Where to get it:
The Ordinary Bruja: Book One of Las Cerradoras Series – Johanny Ortega – Bargain
16 available for pre-ordering
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SKU:THEORDINARYBRUJABARGAINWhy It Matters
As an indie author, every book is personal. I oversee everything—from writing to cover design to the moment those boxes land on my doorstep. And while perfection is great, authenticity is better.
Selling these copies isn’t about “clearing out stock.” It’s about giving readers a piece of my process, the behind-the-scenes proof that indie publishing is handmade, heart-led, and beautifully human.
Because The Ordinary Bruja was never meant to be perfect. It was meant to be real.
So if you’re someone who loves a good story and a good deal, grab your Imperfectly Magical Edition before they vanish into the ether.
After all, even the most powerful magic starts with a little imperfection.
