Kassfinol: The mind behind your favorite nightmares and your guide to the craft of writing

I’m Kasandra Finol, though you probably know me as Kassfinol. I’ve been publishing paranormal romance and horror in Spanish since 2012 —more than 24 novels and stories on Amazon KDP— and in all that time I’ve learned one thing: the readers who look for me don’t want watered-down stories. They want vampires that are genuinely scary, werewolves with character, angels that aren’t made of cardboard, and a romance with real weight behind it. That’s exactly what I write.

Many people ask me how a Venezuelan mother, economist and narrative expert ends up writing about zombie apocalypses and dark loves. The answer is simple: sarcasm, reality and technique. For more than a decade I’ve been building worlds for those who look for a direct voice, without filters, and characters who react the way you or I would in an impossible situation. If you’re looking for stories with technical rigor and that touch of visceral sincerity, you’re in the right place.

Beyond the pages

I’m a mother of two (a teenager and a baby) and wife to my life partner of decades. My training as an economist and my diplomas in University Teaching let me approach writing as a craft of precision, where every detail counts. I love studying complex subjects —from metaphysics to astrology— because I understand that to write about the paranormal properly, you have to know the mechanisms of our reality inside out. I’m the one who’s always signing up for courses. My great truth is simple: My family and writing are my foundations. Books and my readers are my best allies in this and many existences. If you’re curious about how I work, here’s my writing process from the inside: How I write paranormal romance. Do you have questions about me or my books? Here are the frequently asked questions

The craft behind the fiction

I deeply respect the magic of inspiration and those who create from it, but in my case, I’ve chosen to strengthen my voice through rigorous study. That’s why I dedicate time every day to technical training with references like Cristina López Barrio and Julio Rojas, as well as studying at institutions like Wesleyan University.

My degrees in University Teaching and Economics let me analyze literature not only as an expression of the soul, but as a solid technical structure designed to hook and entertain the reader from the first page.

If you’re looking for a well-built story or someone to help you professionalize yours with honesty and method, you’ve come to the right place.

  • Writing a novel step by step, by Cristina López Barrio, Planeta Prize finalist 2017
  • Therapeutic writing, by Helena Echeverría.
  • Learn more than 60 rhetorical figures, by Claudia Ruiz.
  • Screenwriting for film and television, by Julio Rojas, screenwriter.
  • Learn to write the 20 basic types of texts easily, by Claudia Ruiz.
  • Development of fiction series, by Hernán Caffiero.
  • Scriptwriting for animated series, by Fer Salem.
  • Complete writing manual, by Cursa.
  • Character development, by David Esteban Cubero.
  • Advanced character development, by David Esteban Cubero.
  • The hero’s journey, by David Esteban Cubero.
  • Literary theory, by Jesús G. Maestro.
  • Creative writing: The craft of plot – Wesleyan University.
  • Creative writing: The craft of character – Wesleyan University.
  • Creative writing: The craft of setting and description – Wesleyan University.

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