She earned a diploma in creative writing from the Caro y Cuervo. "Bajo el Yarumo" was the endresult of her involvement in the program. Vidal's story was first published in the Maletín de Relatos Pacíficos by the Instituto Caro y Cuervo y Fondo Acción in 2017. For more Velia follow her twitter account @VeliaMares.