“As a writer, storyteller, and a lover of words, let me take you on a journey. Discover the essence of who I am and the creative process behind my work. Embrace the power of storytelling and join me as we weave a tapestry of words that will captivate your imagination!”
– Johnny Guerra
New Project: first picture book
Johnny is creating his debut picture book featuring a blue swift bird who loves storytelling and discovering new words. This book aims to empower young minds by enhancing their vocabulary skills and encouraging them to recognize their potential through the power of words. Its educational theme promotes positive values such as self-confidence, responsibility, and resilience.
Here's a sneak peek of Swiftly Wordsmith, Word Explorer! Soon, you'll meet Swiftly Wordsmith, a lovable and kind storyteller with a deep love for words. You'll quickly form a lasting friendship with him.
But first, I need help finding Swiftly a home so he can be introduced to children everywhere.
Interview with CanvasRebel
“I always knew that my life’s mission would revolve around creativity, making storytelling through writing a natural path for me to follow. Writing holds deep meaning for me as it centers around inspiring and forging connections with individuals through the profound influence of telling stories.”
The Storyteller
Johnny M. Guerra is a Mexican-American writer, word explorer, and storyteller from the San Francisco Peninsula. His upbringing infused him with a deep fascination for writing, cinema, literature, pop culture, and being a Swiftie. Since his early years, he has been intrigued by the immense power of words and their ability to create a kaleidoscope of emotions. Because of this, Johnny is particularly captivated by Taylor Swift's skill in intricately crafting eloquent lyrical compositions, recognizing her as a fellow wordsmith and pulling inspiration from artists like her.
Poetry
PODCAST
The Legend of
Ralston Hall
Written by Johnny Guerra, the story follows Lev and Madison who dare the new kid in town, Ryder, to explore a haunted house’s curse on a live stream. Will Ryder conquer the spooky challenge, or will he fall victim to the house's eerie legends just like the others before him? Tune in on Quarantine Tales for a thrilling adventure, enhanced with spine-tingling haunting sounds to elevate your experience!
Talent: McKenna Toledo as Madison, Franco Machado-Pesce as Lev, Ryan Waranauskas as Ryder, and whispers by Tania Ghaffari. Songs in this episode: “Darkness Inside” by Astyria and “The Ghost” by Luke Atencio. Licensed on MusicBed per personal use and in no way monetizing this podcast.
Short Stories
Tales of A Brave Sailor
In the late 1800s, a curious young boy named William loved to explore the old attic of his family's large Victorian home. While rummaging through an ancient trunk, he discovered an old diary from the eighteenth century. The diary belonged to a young sailor, his great-grandfather Oliver, who had written about his adventures at sea and the places he had visited. William was fascinated by the stories in the diary and spent hours reading and imagining himself sailing on the high seas. One sunny afternoon, William sat by an open window in his bedroom, looking out over the ocean. As he read the diary, he saw a ship passing in the distance. William felt a deep sense of excitement and curiosity, wondering where the ship was headed and what kind of adventures it would have. He imagined himself on that ship, navigating the waves and exploring far-off lands.
As William read, he learned more about Oliver, who discovered a mysterious map and embarked on a journey to find the fabled lost city of Atlantis, encountering treacherous storms, giant sea monsters, and rival treasure hunters along the way. He was inspired by the sailor's sense of adventure and bravery, and he longed to experience those same things for himself. William was determined to find his adventures in life someday and made a vow that ultimately he would embark on a journey across the oceans to explore uncharted territories, mirroring the sailor's incredible feats. Having made this pledge to himself, William shut the diary, rose from his seat, went back down stairs to share his newfound inspiration with his family. He knew that there was a whole world waiting for him to explore, and he couldn't wait to begin his own journey of discovery.