From Chaos to Creation: The Writing Journey Behind Twelve Signs & One Hot Mess

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Every story begins somewhere — sometimes with heartbreak, sometimes with a spark of hope. For Twelve Signs & One Hot Mess, that story began with a suitcase, a skyline, and a soul full of questions.

Written by Matt Gonzaga, founder of MGLA International, this book was born out of years of travel, love, and lessons lived across continents. Between airports and hotel rooms, yoga studios and consulate offices, Matheus found himself weaving a tapestry of stories that connect astrology, identity, and the universal search for love.

Why This Book Exists

“I wanted to make something beautiful out of the chaos,” Matt says. “Something that spoke to heartbreak and healing in the same breath.”

Twelve Signs & One Hot Mess is not just an astrological memoir — it’s a love letter to every person who has ever fallen, risen, and dared to love again. Through twelve chapters inspired by the zodiac, the book explores how each sign showed up in his life — through friends, lovers, and lessons that shaped who he is today.

But beyond the humor, sensuality, and emotion, there’s a deeper thread: the courage to be vulnerable in a world that often rewards masks.

The Writing Process

The book was written over a year that mirrored the zodiac wheel itself. Each chapter — from Aries Fire to Pisces Redemption — was drafted in sync with the energy of its season. Mornings were for memories, nights for poetry. The editing process was emotional and cathartic, blending reality with reflection, truth with magic.

As Matheus describes it, “Writing this book felt like sitting with my past selves — forgiving them, laughing with them, and finally letting them go.”

The presence of his cat Betty, who appears as a recurring voice of intuition and humor throughout the book, turned the writing process into a kind of therapy — one filled with love, grace, and cosmic wisdom.

Why We Want to Hear Your Story

At MGLA International, we believe storytelling is a bridge — connecting cultures, hearts, and experiences across borders. Twelve Signs & One Hot Mess is just one version of that truth.

Now, we’d love to hear yours.
What’s your zodiac story?
What lessons have you learned from love, travel, or transformation?

Share your journey with us — whether in a short reflection, a poem, or a heartfelt confession. You can email your story to stories@mglainternational.com or tag @mglainternational on Instagram with the hashtag #MyZodiacMess. Some stories will be featured in our newsletter and future creative projects celebrating global voices and emotional honesty.

Read the Book

✨ English Edition: Get Twelve Signs & One Hot Mess on Amazon
🇧🇷 Portuguese Edition: Compre 12 Signos & Um Viajante Caótico

If you’ve ever loved too deeply, traveled too far, or healed too slowly — this book is for you.
Because the truth is, we’re all just a little messy.
And that’s what makes us human.