Domenica White

'''Domenica I. White''' (née '''Domenica I. Garcia''') is a Mexican-born American fantasy author known for “The Luna Cycle'', a planned multi-book series beginning with ''Shadow of the Moon''. Her work blends mythic fantasy, cosmic themes, and character-driven emotional arcs, often exploring legacy, grief, identity, and transformation. White incorporates visual worldbuilding elements into her creative process, including fantasy-themed photography and physical prop staging used in promotional materials.

==Early life and education== White was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States as an infant with her mother. She became a United States citizen on July 27, 2025. White later completed an Associate of Arts in Psychology. Her background in psychology informs her focus on emotional development and interpersonal dynamics within her fiction.

==Career==

===Beginnings=== White began outlining the ''Luna Cycle'' as a long-form fantasy project consisting of interconnected novels. She developed a distinctive formatting style for her fiction, structuring each sentence or beat as its own paragraph and using indented paragraphs after the opening line. Her drafting process incorporates both digital tools and physical scene staging to refine atmosphere and tone.

===Shadow of the Moon=== White’s debut novel, ''Shadow of the Moon'', introduces the cosmology, characters, and central conflicts of the ''Luna Cycle''. She handled the book’s production through Kindle Direct Publishing, managing trim size, margins, layout, and formatting. White also created multiple short book trailers and promotional graphics, including fantasy-themed real-life photo sets using props such as gemstones, fur, and ritual-style arrangements.

===Subsequent work=== White continues to expand the ''Luna Cycle'', with additional titles planned. She documents her creative and promotional workflow, editing processes, and physical scene setups. Her marketing efforts include social media promotion, visual teasers, and thematic photography.

==Major works==

• ''Shadow of the Moon'' (2026), first book in the ''Luna Cycle''
• Additional titles planned

==Themes and style== White’s writing incorporates mythic fantasy, cosmic symbolism, and emotional character arcs. Recurring themes include legacy, grief, identity, and transformation. Her stylistic approach emphasizes atmospheric pacing, visual composition, and structured paragraph formatting. She frequently integrates physical props and staged environments into her promotional materials, reflecting the aesthetic tone of her fictional world.

==Reception== This section will expand once reliable secondary sources—such as reviews, interviews, or media coverage—are published about White or her works.

==Bibliography==

• ''Shadow of the Moon'' (2026)

==Personal life== White lives in Arizona. She maintains an active creative environment that includes baking, fantasy-themed photography and prop collection. She shares her home with her cat, Tibbers, and collaborates with her spouse, Chris, on various practical and creative tasks.