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Between Spaces
Chapman-Varela, Franceli

Step into the intimate world of "Between Spaces," my debut poetry collection that captures the essence of life's moments in verse. Each poem is a journey—a gentle exploration of emotions, thoughts, and experiences that traverse the spaces of identity, resilience, faith, and acceptance.

In these pages I am inviting you to take up space in the world. I have navigated between so many spaces in this lifetime while unlearning what life tried to make me. You'll find the echoes of whispered dreams and the cadence of heartfelt confessions. "Between Spaces" is not just a collection of poems; it's a reflection of the human experience—raw, honest, and deeply personal.

From the shores of Dominican Republic to the hustle of New York City each poem represents the spaces that shaped me. Poetry in English, Spanish and Spanglish,I empower you to pause, to feel, and to reflect.

Join me on this journey through "Between Spaces" and discover the power of poetry to illuminate the hidden corners of our souls. Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or embarking on this journey for the first time, there's a verse waiting here to resonate with you. This collection is for the big bottle-cap glasses wearing, gap teeth, awkward 12-year-old who confessed to her father that one day she wanted to be a published author like him. This poetry collection is for anyone that has felt out of place between what the world says about you and what you know about yourself. Let's go on this ride together, for her and for you.

Thank you for visiting and for being a part of this beautiful beginning. Let's explore the spaces between together.

AUTHOR|POET

Franceli Chapman-Varela

Franceli Chapman-Varela is an award winning bilingual Afro-Latina actor, writer, producer, and hails from a theater background. Franceli has been scribbling poems in her notebooks since she was a child. Her evocative verses earned her spots at open mics and has been selected to perform for/at LA River Arts, Dominican Writers, Los Angeles Poets Society, Melrose Trading Post, Last Bookstore, Village Well Bookstore, and even hit the stage in France at Paris Lit up. She was a featured poet for Latin America: A spoken word play. ‘Broken’ a spoken word short which she starred in and directed, screened at the Caribbean American International Film Festival. Her screenplay, Broken got her a spot working with Latina Show-runner Tanya Saracho in the writer's room for Brujas on Starz. Ms. Chapman was a Semi-Finalist in 2018 and then winner in 2019 of the Restoration Art & Frank Silvera Writer’s Workshop 50for50 Letters to Our Daughter’s contest curated by Tony-Nominated writer, Dominque Morriseau.

As a broadcast/Journalism graduate Ms. Chapman right after college wrote a one act play, “A Work in Progress” that was produced at Castillo Theater in New York. She went on to write for publications; Houston Style Magazine, Broadway Black, and Soul Essence Magazine. Her short story, A Runner's Heart was featured in Audible book: "Talking while Female and Other Dangerous Acts. Franceli won a scholarship for Alegria Publishing’s writing classes where Between Spaces was written. She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA

Testimonials

  • “Franceli's poetry is profoundly evocative, forging an enduring connection with the reader, making us feel as though we are truly one with her.”

    — Dhayana Alejandrina, author of Agridulce: Poetry and Prose

  • “This collection of poems is not just poems put together, but storytelling at its finest. ”

    - Julissa Calderon (Actress/Entrepreneur)

  • “These poems are roots, are "Yerrrrrr!" are migration, Quisqueya, familia, the Bronx & all that haunting geography. Franceli Chapman has just dropped your new favorite bars."

    —Roberto Carlos Garcia, author of What Can I Tell You? Selected Poems

  • "Contained within the prose are affirmations and confessions, longings and musings, declarations and whispers from the heart. I think there is a place within this book where you will find connection and understanding as you traverse the prose."

    -Essence Atkins (Actress/Director)

  • “I just finished BETWEEN SPACES, and I have to say, it’s truly incredible. Your words capture so much—the silent battles, the immigrant experience, the beauty and grit of growing up in the Big Apple, the journey of coming of age, love, and even faith. Every line feels like it holds a piece of your soul, like I’m right there with you in each moment you brilliantly describe.

    You’ve created something that resonates so deeply, and I’m in awe of your talent and courage to share these stories. I felt your words in my heart!

    Huge congratulations on this accomplishment! The world needs voices like yours, and I know this is only the beginning of something really special. The Journey Continues!”

    -Momo Dione (Actor/Producer)

  • A beautifully personal book of poetry and a must-read! I loved it and felt seen.

    -Grasie Mercedes (Actor/Writer)

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