By Laura Lacámara
Translations by Cabriela Baeza Ventura
Illustrations by Laura Lacámara
Publisher: Piñata Books
The story is based on a child’s imagination, but also gives the reader knowledge and information about the environment and nature in Cuba, which makes this a great cultural learning experience for the child and the parent. Read more ›
GREAT LATINO AUTHORS
In an article by The Huffington Post, eight great Latino authors were mentioned. On the list was: Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Columbian novelist), Mario Vargas Llosa (Peruvian-Spanish writer), Isabel Allende (Chilean writer), Jorge Luis Borges (Argentine short-story writer, essayist, poet and translator), Julio Cortazar (Argentine novelist, short story writer, and essayist), Carlos Fuentes (Mexican novelist and essayist), Juan Rulfo, (Mexican writer and photographer), and Ernesto Sabato (Argentine writer). Read more ›
Adriana Páramo
Publisher: CavanKerry Press
After reading the book My Mother’s Funeral, I expected a memoir detailing much to do about a funeral, but to my surprise it took me on a different path. It lead me to discover the life of a woman named Carmen who lived in Colombia. Carmen is the author’s mother. The book provided much details about Carmen’s hopes and dreams and how she managed her space on this earth. The story took me into the life of the author, her childhood experiences and memories, as well as into the life of her family (especially her mother), and finally the actual funeral. It remarkably captured the relationship between a daughter and a mom. Read more ›
Writers News Nook
So you have not landed a literary agent. Here are four reasons why you may be failing to do so:
1. Writers, you are pitching to the wrong agents!
If you are writing a historical novel, make sure you pitch to agents that handle these types of books. Do not send out query letters without doing your homework first as to what type of books a particular agent will handle. If you do not do your homework upfront, you can almost be guaranteed that your solicitation will be thrown away or rejected. Make sure you do your research.
The Latino Author is featuring published author Dr. Cynthia Colón. This is Dr. Colón’s first book and covers candid responses to a hectic process of becoming an author. I believe you’ll be impressed with the information she has chosen to share with our readers.
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