The Wild Hunt (https://wildhunt.org/author/manny/page/3)
Manny Tejeda y Moreno (pronouns: he/él/lui) was born in Cuba and raised in the American South. He lives in South Florida and Nemi, Italy. He is a Witch and was raised as a child of Oyá. He is encouraged by the Balance within the natural world and enjoys storms and the night. Manny is married and spends his free time exploring the Florida swamps, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Alban Hills. He is also a beekeeper, orchid grower, and builder of bat houses. In addition to his role at The Wild Hunt, Manny currently serves as National First Officer of the Covenant of the Goddess.
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