How's the book doing?
So, I often get the question “How’s the book going?” My brother who has purchased seven copies of Hijas especially likes to call me with this question. And I always […]
This week in Hijas events: Atlanta and South Charlotte
So this week, you can catch me on the radio and in bookstores in Atlanta, Georgia or South Charlotte. If you are in Atlanta, check out The Hub on WRAS, […]
An Excerpt from Chapter 7, Maria de la Barbie, of Hijas Americanas
What does it mean to be beautiful in America? The answer to this question brings up all kinds of clichés. Reality shows, magazines, sitcoms, movies, and music videos propagate a […]
Summer Reading
I am home from the beach with a burnt scalp (I generously applied sunscreen every day and then end up burning my scalp. Aye.) and some books and magazines crossed […]
A M'ija to Meet: Raquel, Cuban
What I love about being Latina: Our commitment to family and our willingness to laugh easily and often. What I love about being Americana: The opportunities I have as a […]
Hispanic Book Journal
If you are interested in a blog that keeps up with the latest news “in the Hispanic Book World”, check out the Hispanic Book Journal. I just found out that they […]
Bits and Pieces before a mini-summer vacation
I am headed to the beach tomorrow (today), and while I am mentally ready; I am nowhere near ready ready. I have this funny tendency (that I get from my […]
A M'ija to Meet: Maribel, Puerto Rican
What I love about being Latina: The richness of my language, my culture and the beautiful diversity we have in our people.What I love about being Americana: Having another beautiful […]
A Review: The Latina in America: A chorus of experiences so loud and significant
Pasckie Pascua recently posted a review of Hijas Americanas on her web-site, a review that ran in The Indie of Asheville, a monthly “open mic” magazine that she publishes and […]
Let's Talk.
So I continue to get great questions at readings and signings and over e-mails, and I have to admit that those discussions are my favorite part of the promotion process. […]
