The Cuban writer Dania Ferro, residing in the United States, sparked a wave of comments on TikTok after posting a video in which, with a sincere and pained tone, she revealed the names of several Cuban influencers who did not support her, despite her having gifted them her novel I Got Tired of Sharing My Partner.
In her message, Ferro explained that she wanted to show appreciation to some well-known figures in the industry, but she felt disappointed by the lack of reciprocity. “Aly Sánchez, I gifted you my novel and you never supported me; not even a story on your social media. Very strange, because I know you are really about supporting your community,” said the author. She also mentioned La Diosa, Imaray Ulloa, and Yoyi, stating that everyone received her book, but none made a post about it.
"I don't give away my novels; I love that people spend their money and buy them," Ferro confessed on her TikTok account @daniaferro_author.
The video, which has accumulated thousands of views and over a thousand comments, sparked an intense debate among followers. Some defended her stance and praised her courage for speaking so frankly, while others criticized her for expecting something in return. In the comments, a user asked her about Claudia Valdés, to which Ferro replied: “She never helped me, ever. She didn't even invite me to her podcast.”
The writer clarified that her intention was not to create controversy, but to speak the truth about something she had been keeping to herself for a while. “When TikTok sends you a free sample, the least you can do is upload a video. It works the same way on social media. I'm not criticizing, just stating the truth,” she explained in response to one of her followers.
Ferro also expressed words of gratitude to those who supported her from the very beginning, such as La Próspera from Cape Coral, actress Dianelys Brito —who she credited with an increase of three thousand followers on Instagram— and Yanet from Atlanta, who shared her novel on their social media and offered her collaboration and affection.
Amid messages of support and criticism, Dania Ferro stood firm. “I do love Cubans, but I have a heart and things hurt me. I am not a rock,” she wrote in one of her most shared comments. With this video, the writer not only named names, but also opened a discussion about the lack of support among Cuban creators, making it clear that honesty remains her most authentic hallmark.
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