Finding the Fantastic in Every Day, Jacqueline Kopito - The RV Book Fair 2025

In a world that can sometimes feel rushed, noisy, and chaotic, there’s something quietly powerful about choosing to live with positivity and faith. It’s not always easy, but it is always transformative. And for me, that belief has flowed into every part of my life — especially into Twintastic in Miami, a book that grew from my heart, my personal experiences, and my desire to show young readers that their own magic matters.

At its core, Twintastic in Miami isn’t just a story about twin sisters on a vacation. It’s a story about courage, friendship, forgiveness, and trusting the inner voice that guides you — all things we need at every age.

Jordyn and Alix, the identical twins in Twintastic in Miami, face real emotional ups and downs — misunderstandings with friends, jealousy, fear of performing, and the sting of mean comments. But they never stop trying to see the good, even when things feel confusing. Jordyn is insecure about her frizzy hair and pale skin. She learns to see beauty in what makes her unique. Alix’s heartbreak when her so called friend Kate sends a photo with a red X over her face. She discovers that hurt doesn’t have to harden you — it can shape you into someone more compassionate and braver.

These moments show that positivity isn’t about every moment going right. It’s about choosing light even when things feel uncertain.

Spirituality, for me, is that quiet voice that says, Keep going. You’re guided. You’re growing, even if you can’t see it yet.

In Twintastic in Miami, the twins’ powers act almost like a metaphor for spirituality. They don’t always understand their abilities, they don’t always get things right, but they feel connected to something bigger — something that nudges them toward doing the right thing.

Their grandma, with her warmth and wisdom, brings spirituality into their lives in the simplest ways — through advice about forgiveness, through stories, through the belief that energy matters and that lighting a candle can shift your mindset. When the girls light a candle at the end of a tough day to clear bad energy, that moment reflects something universal: that small rituals can ground us and bring us back to ourselves.

The magical hijinks in Twintastic in Miami — teleporting mishaps, dream-protector powers, glitchy moments that always seem to happen at the worst time — are fun and exciting, but beneath them is something deeper. Magic, in the story, is really just courage with sparkles on it.

For instance, when the girls sneak into the restaurant at dawn to help their dad, Chef Phillip. Or Jordyn losing the art contest to Kate even though she worked so hard and still finding the strength to smile and keep painting. Or Alix opening up about liking girls for the first time — a moment that requires honesty, trust, and incredible bravery. These moments prove that bravery isn’t about fearlessness—it’s about being yourself, even when you’re shaky inside.

One of the biggest spiritual truths is that everything is connected. Every challenge teaches us something. Every disappointment leads us somewhere new. And every person we meet has a lesson for us — even when it comes in a moment of frustration or confusion.

The twins’ journey in Miami reflects that belief. Every adventure — from the muffin-baking mishap to the slow-motion disasters, poolside friendships, and family FaceTime— becomes part of a larger story shaping who they’re becoming.

And that’s true for all of us. You don’t need magical powers to live a joyful, twintastic life — just trust your inner light, stay open, and let positivity guide you. Life won’t always go as planned, but you can always begin again. You’re guided, you’re resilient, and your light still shines.

Jacqueline Kopito is an accomplished writer and an expert on all things twin-related. She has published articles for TWINS Magazine, the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and the Relatable Voice Magazine. Her fiction books for tweens, TWINTASTIC and TWINTASTIC in Miami, explore the unique bond between twins.

As an identical twin herself, Jacqueline is deeply passionate about celebrating and sharing the twin experience. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and Bernese Mountain dog, practicing qi gong, or cheering for the NY Rangers. Jacqueline holds a B.A. from Syracuse University and a Master’s in Corporate and Public Communications, with honors, from Seton Hall University.

Jacqueline lives in Short Hills, New Jersey with her husband, her two boys, and Wesley. Find out more at https://www.jacquelinekopito.com.

Article published in The Relatable Voice Magazine - December 2025 as part of The RV Book Fair 2025. Downolad the full magazine at https://www.relatable-media.com/the-relatable-voice-magazine