Some lives are lived once. Hers were lived many times.

The Many Lives She Lived is a lyrical, unflinching memoir-novel of becoming—again and again. From the echoes of ancestral memory and the guiding vision of her grand uncle, to the quiet, watchful presence of Fuego Lobo—the fire wolf—this story follows a woman learning to carry many names without losing her soul. He was a reminder of the wildness within, the courage that could not be taught, only reclaimed. In her dreams, he prowled the edges of memory, green eyes glowing like embers, guiding her steps when fear whispered to falter, when doubt threatened to root itself deep. Neither entirely spirit nor fully of this world, Fuego Lobo walks beside her as sentinel and mirror: a flame of instinct, courage, and untamed strength that guides her through the quiet moments before dawn, the restless nights of battle both internal and external, and the crossroads of life that could ignite or save.

From the El Paso, Texas, to the mud of Marine Corps boot camp to the quiet chaos of motherhood, the ache of first love and loss, and the fires of unwavering devotion, she navigates the worlds of service, family, and self-discovery. Faith becomes her spine, discipline her anchor, heartbreak her teacher. Rain-soaked fields and relentless PT forge camaraderie that feels like family; rifles, runs, and expert marksmanship shape her into a Marine of precision and inevitability. Through every glance, whisper, and unspoken expectation, she learns to read the currents of judgment and expectation—by being a woman, by being herself, by standing.

Every folded flag, 21-gun salute, and echo of Taps carries weight; honor and duty are more than rituals—they are inheritance. And when years of absence and silence converge once more, when paths long separated meet, she learns that connection can be fragile, yet powerful, opening doors to chapters she never imagined.

This is not just one life lived—it is many, stitched together with courage, calling, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of truth.

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Teasers from the book:

1. Ancestral Memory – “Long before she knew her own name, she felt the pull of those who came before—ancestors whispering lessons across time and wind.”
2. Spiritual Awakening – “After years of no contact, Fuego Lobo reentered her life, reshaping the path she thought was set in stone.”
3. Boot Camp – “Mud in her hair, fire in her lungs, and the drill instructor’s gaze—she learned she could survive more than she ever thought possible.”
4. Motherhood – “Even amidst rifles and formations, she carried home in her heart: laughter, scraped knees, bedtime stories, and prayers whispered across a balcony.”
5. Military Camaraderie – “In the rain-soaked fields of Fort Lewis, Marines became more than colleagues—they became family, built from discipline, grit, and stubborn loyalty.”
6. Discipline and Skill – “The rifle was heavy, the wind sharp, but under careful guidance, every breath and aim became part of her story. Expert wasn’t just a badge—it was inevitability.”
7. Challenges and Conflict – “Every station tested her: glances, whispers, expectations. Some judged her for being a woman. Others for being herself. She learned to read it all before it struck.”
8. Love, Loss, and Resilience – “Prayers for strength. Tears for loss. Laughter for survival. Each day stitched together her many lives into one steady heartbeat.”
9. Honor and Duty – “The folding of a flag, the 21-gun salute, Taps echoing over the water—she watched the rituals of honor and felt the weight of every life it represented.”
10. Becoming Herself – “Each unit, each drill, each sleepless night taught her the same truth: belonging isn’t given. It’s earned. And when it arrives, it shapes you, slowly, beautifully, completely.”
11. Rebuilding – “Rejection protected her, roads once feared led her back to the one she never forgot—Fuego Lobo watching, waiting, patient, untamed.”

Estimated publication: January 2027 — Rheena Velia

© 2026 Marie Martinez, writing as Rheena Velia
Published by Rheena Velia Legacy Press
All rights reserved.

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About the Author:

Rheena Velia is an independent author publishing under her own imprint, Rheena Velia Legacy Press. Her work centers on legacy, identity, and the unseen threads that shape our lives.

She writes with intention, believing stories are meant not only to entertain, but to last.