About Hugo A. Almanza

For Hugo, every story begins with a simple belief: the greatest magic in the world is love.

A devoted father and man of faith, Hugo knows that life’s greatest lessons are often found in its simplest moments. During the years he raised his two children as a single father, he discovered that bedtime stories, shared laughter, and quiet conversations could become lasting memories—and that love, patience, and faith are among the greatest gifts a parent can give.

Those years shaped not only the father he became, but also the storyteller he would one day become.

Hugo believes that stories can do more than entertain. They can plant seeds of kindness, strengthen faith, bring families closer together, and remind us that even the smallest act of compassion can leave a lasting mark on someone’s heart.

He believes that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect. Through Iris the Witty Old Witch™, Hugo invites readers to love one another even when they do not share the same beliefs, opinions, values, or life experiences. Our differences should never become a reason to hate, reject, or diminish another person.

At the same time, Hugo believes that genuine respect does not require us to surrender our convictions, nor does it give us the right to impose them on someone else. We can remain faithful to what we believe while extending grace, compassion, and respect to those who see the world differently.

Through Iris the Witty Old Witch™, Hugo welcomes readers of every age into a world where differences are embraced with kindness, forgiveness brings healing, laughter lightens the heart, and love is always the greatest choice.

Beneath the magic, humor, and adventure lies a timeless reminder: true beauty is found not in appearances, but in the way we treat one another.

With every book he writes, Hugo hopes to leave readers with more than a memorable story. He hopes they will close the final page believing a little more in kindness, loving a little more deeply, and carrying a little more light into the lives of others.