Nataly Daniela Flores Jara (Guayaquil) is an emerging Ecuadorian author known for her novel Nacidos del Diamante: Cristhalina (2024). Her work explores themes of interplanetary conflict, destiny, and personal tragedy, blending imaginative world-building with emotional depth. Flores Jara was featured at the 2024 Guayaquil International Book Fair, where she presented her debut novel as part of Ecuador’s emerging literary voices.
Literary Career
Nataly Daniela Flores Jara is the author of Nacidos del Diamante: Cristhalina (2024), a novel that delves into themes of interplanetary conflict, destiny, and personal loss. The story is set across seven planets and follows a protagonist confronting a series of tragedies, including the deaths of their father and sister. These experiences shape their understanding of their role and future. Published by Luna Nueva Ediciones on September 1, 2024, Nacidos del Diamante incorporates speculative elements, such as premonitions and interplanetary settings, to explore complex narratives about fate, responsibility, and leadership.
The protagonist’s visions of future tragedies drive the narrative, as they contemplate their role in not only saving their people but also the inhabitants of multiple planets. The title references the protagonist’s transformation and their acceptance of their destiny, symbolized by “the diamond.”
Involvement in Ecuadorian Literary Scene
Flores Jara was featured as part of the 2024 Feria Internacional del Libro de Guayaquil (Guayaquil International Book Fair), where she participated alongside notable Ecuadorian authors such as María Fernanda Heredia, Mónica Ojeda, and María Fernanda Ampuero. She presented Nacidos del Diamante during the fair, contributing to a broader focus on younger and emerging Ecuadorian authors, positioning her as an important new voice in Ecuadorian literature.
Publications
- Nacidos del Diamante: Cristhalina (2024), Luna Nueva Ediciones, ISBN 9783326254135
References
- Editorial SKLA, “Nacidos del Diamante: Cristhalina.” Retrieved on October 4, 2024. Click to view.
- El Universo, “Feria del Libro de Guayaquil: los autores ecuatorianos que verás desde hoy hasta el domingo 22 de septiembre.” Retrieved on October 4, 2024. Click to view.