Saturday, May 31, 2008

June SLHW Events

As you get ready to plan your June calendar, here are some events that I would like to bring to your attention.

June 7
Patricia Cisneros Young
will be at Barnes & Noble, Northwoods, 18030 U.S. 281 N., (210) 490-0411. Regional author signs copies of her new book, “South Texas Tales: Stories My Father Told Me.” 2 p.m.

--Over the Memorial Day Weekend, I had the opportunity to read Cisneros' book, and thoroughly enjoyed her descriptions of life in Brownsville and Mexico, along with the various characters she brought to life with vivid details and colloquialism. While the book's subtitle and cover art may convey a collection of "cute" coming-of-age stories, the reality is that Cisneros' collection are gripping and hard-hitting--depicting the harshness of frontier life, and racial intolerance that will strike you like a slap on the face. Take the opportunity to meet the author and pick up a copy of her book.


June 9
Barnes and Noble--San Pedro Crossing
7:30 p.m.


Monthly meeting of the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers of San Antonio. This month's guest speaker is Florence Weinberg, author of the recently published "Seven Citites of Mud." Weinberg will be discussing "The Gold Mine of Sowthwest History: Researching the Historical Novel."

Weinberg is a retired professor of Spanish and French literature from Trinity University, where she taught from 1989 to 1999. Prior to Trinity, she taught at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York, for 22 years, and she spent four years teaching Spanish literature at the University of Rochester before completing her PhD.

Upon her retirement in 1999, Weinberg began writing historical novels, among them "The Storks of La Caridad" and "Apache Lance, Franciscan Cross."
You definitely do not want to miss June's Meeting!

Friday, May 30, 2008

"Good Reads" at Gemini Ink

If you get a chance, catch the "Good Reads" event tonight being sponsored by the National Book Critics Circle at Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa, at 7 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public.

Six panelist will take part in tonight's event. They include: Sandra Cisneros, Steven G. Kellman, Elaine Wolff, Norma Alarcon, Rod Davis and Gregg Barrios.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend tonight since it is my niece's 21st birthday, and we have been planning her celebration for quite a while. Please take a photo and let me know how it went.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Harper Collins News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RAYO IMPRINT TO LAUNCH NEW ESENCIALES SERIES

A new line of must-read Spanish-language contemporary classics

NEW YORK (Thursday, May 29, 2008)- Rayo today announced the launch of its Esenciales series, a distinctive and exciting collection of classic titles that illustrate the range and depth of modern Spanish-language literature.

Rayo’s Esenciales will publish some of the most critically acclaimed and prize-winning novels and story collections written in the Spanish-language over the last 50 years. The titles to be included in the series have been selected because they have stood the test of time as enduring texts which have carved out a significant place in Spanish-language literature and established themselves as modern classics.

“With the sustained popularity of authors like Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Isabel Allende, and Mario Vargas Llosa, the readership for quality literary-fiction is clearly alive and well,” said Rene Alegria, Rayo’s Publisher and Editorial Director. “The titles in our Esenciales series will address this growing audience, and allow us to significantly broaden the scope of available texts."

Publishing one per month, Rayo will publish titles by a number of women writers, many of whom may not have had the exposure that they deserve. Launching this summer with Jorge Luis Borges’ Ficciones, each Esenciales title will include a bonus section with an extended author biography, author interview, and a reading group guide. The titles currently scheduled to publish under the Esenciales banner are: Lo que está en mi corazón (Marcela Serrano); Pequeñas infamias (Carmen Posadas); Tres tristes tigres (Guillermo Cabrera Infante); El túnel (Ernesto Sábato); En busca de Klingsor (Jorge Volpi); Nuestra Señora de la Noche (Mayra Santos-Febres); El reino de este mundo (Alejo Carpentier); La llama doble (Octavio Paz); La última niebla (María Luisa Bombal); and El jinete polaco (Antonio Muñoz Molina).

Rayo is an imprint of HarperCollins, one of the largest publishers in the world. Rayo ' s award-winning program has been the premiere publisher of books by Latino authors and/or Latino themes since its inception in 2001. Rayo is also one of the leading Spanish-language publishers in the country, with a stable of authors that include Jorge Ramos, Isabel Allende, Gioconda Belli, Paulo Coelho, Pablo Neruda, Gloria Estefan, and Maria Antonieta Collins, among many others.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Awaken the Sleeping Poet

Awaken the Sleeping Poet!
Thursday, May 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Northwoods Barnes & Noble
Featuring:Cyra Dumitru, andBen Judson

You'll want to arrive early so you can be sure to have a choice seat, and we will begin promptly at 7 p.m., so please be on time or you will miss some excellent poetry.

At 8 p.m., we have open mic. Remember, open mic is where anyone from the audience can participate and read their own (or someone else's) poetry.

Where: Northwoods Barnes and Noble (281 & 1604)18030 Hwy 281 NorthTake the Henderson Pass Exit. Bring yourself; bring a friend; bring a poem!See you Thursday night!

Floyd L. Lamrouex
lamrouex@sbcglobal.net
210-656-3131

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

National Book Critics Circle

National Book Critics Circle
Good Reads -- Spring 2008
Texas Writers & Critics
Sandra Cisneros
Steven G. Kellman
Elaine Wolff
Rod Davis
Norma Alarcon
Gregg Barrios
on favorite new reads and all things literary
Gemini INK
Friday, May 30, 7 p.m.
Free Event - Limited Seating
Drawing of New Books - Refreshments

Friday, May 23, 2008

Work in Progress Performance

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, with support of the NEA,
Presents Work In Progress Performance of new multidisciplinary work

OIL ON CANVAS: Latino Landscape #1 (Work in Progress Performance)
Written and directed by Vincent Toro
Original Choreography by the Guadalupe Dance Company
Friday, May 23rd and Saturday May 24th at 8PM
Guadalupe Theater , 1301 Guadalupe Street
Admission is free ($5 suggested donation)

On Friday May 23rd and Saturday May 24th, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will be presenting a work in progress production of a new play with dance and music. Written by GCAC Theater Arts Director Vincent Toro with original choreography by the Guadalupe Dance Company, "OIL ON CANVAS: Latino Landscape #1" is a bold new take on the coming of age story and the identity issues of Hispanic-Americans in the new Millenium.
The production features Eusebio Mendez, Denisse Ibarra, Julie Marin, Rodney Garza, Austin Delgado, and the Guadalupe Dance Company.

The story centers around Claribel, a young Mexican-American who dreams of going to art school despite discouragement from her family and the sometimes racist and sexist society around her, and Carlos, Claribel's brother, who's pressure to succeed and make his family proud has decided to join the army. When Claribel is rejected at a college interview and Carlos returns from the war with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the appeared doomed to follow the path of those before them, until Claribel discovers that through her paintings she can alter reality and change their fate. Told with dreamlike dances that represent Claribel's paintings, and through the dramatic interactions between the brother and sister, "Oil On Canvas" is an uplifting and imaginative piece that addresses the issues of Education, War, Patriarchy, Racism, Sexism, and the conflicts that young Hispanic-Americans face in our time.

The development of "OIL ON CANVAS: Latino Landscape #1" was made possible with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts.
For more information about " OIL ON CANVAS," contact Vincent Toro , Theater Arts Director, GCAC at (210) 271-3151 ext. 26, or via email at vincentt@guadalupeculturalarts.org.


Vincent Toro
Theater Arts Director
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
1300 Guadalupe Street
(210) 271-3151 ext. 26
vincentt@guadalupeculturalarts.org
http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

North Central News Seek Reporter

From Edmond Ortiz, Editor, North Central News

I’m trying to pass along word about a full-time job opportunity with Prime Time Newspapers. It’s being a staff writer for a weekly that I’m editing, North Central News. It basically covers the areas between U.S. 281 and 1-10, and between Loop 410 and the north Bexar County line. We need to fill the position by this month’s end....

We’re seeking a self-starter, experienced journalist who’s interested mainly in community reporting. It’s salaried with benefits. No college degree is necessary. If you could pass along the word through the grapevine, perhaps someone who’s interested and available will answer fast. Hopefully in the next couple of days! They can send an email with resume my way and we’ll go from there. Thanks!

Edmond Ortiz
Editor, North Central News
Direct: 210-453-3391
Cell: 210-842-5010
eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com
Alt email: eortiz@journalist.com
www.clickitsa.com"The one important thing is to never stop questioning." -- Albert Einstein

"El Chisme" Holds Wrap Party

The following message is from Society member Mary Lou Barrera. She is speaking about her short story that she first read to us at a "Cinco Minutos with You" event some time ago. It will be truly wonderful to see how Mary Lou's written words will come "alive" on the screen!

Your words have so much power--unleash the power!

Keep Writing.

From Mary Lou:
Hi Folks,
Just wanted to let you know that on Sunday afternoon, May 18th, Mary Harder held a wrap party for the cast and crew of El Chisme! It was awesome seeing ourselves actually on screen. We had a fabulous time munching down on a potluck lunch and laughing at the antics on screen...
Mary did a fabulous job turning El Chisme into a screenplay and except for a few new characters and some changes in dialogue she added to make the movie more interesting, the screenplay was true to the storyline.

Mary said she will keep us posted as to when we can expect to see a general viewing.
Later... Mary Lou Barrera

Monday, May 19, 2008

Photos from Monday's Meeting





Here are some pictures from last Monday's meeting featuring Jhon Alexander Ruiz Marin (top photo) and the book he published through Trafford Publishing! You will also notice the lovely flowers Martha put together for him! Thanks, Martha.

The second photo shows Jhon pointing to a similar type helicopter he was co-piloting when he and the helicopter crew came under attack in Columbia.

The bottom photo shows the Society members closely paying attention to Jhon's description of events regarding being held captive for 14 months in Columbia.

Thank you to Lupe and Sandy for sending along the photos!

Saturday, May 17, 2008

San Antonio Poetry Fair

My good friend P.C. McKinnon forwarded me this email that was forwarded to him. I would like to share it with you because it is a beautiful reminder of a deadline for the San Antonio Poetry Fair Contest:

I found this in the 2007 anthology of the San Antonio Poetry Fair. If you haven't sent them a poem, see http://hometown.aol.com/sapoetryfair/ for details (deadline June 9). Jeanne would have liked that.
--Dionysus Don

Pieces of Me - by Lana Jeanne Guthrie

Many years and a few minutes ago,
I held time in my hands as nonchalantly,
carelessly, as a sack full of promises.
I knew that there would be greatness,
immortality in the work left behind.
Eternity to be graced with my name.
I was so young, there was plenty of time.
I planned to start it tomorrow.

Tomorrow came, a few minutes ago,
whispered, "Where's your work?"
But, "Now or never" was a lifetime ago,
and it appears that I chose "Never."
The great monument was never built,
the acclaimed book never written.
The performance was never given,
And "Now" slipped quietly away.

So, here, in quite desperation,
I begin to assemble my memorial.
A ramshackle affair of bits and scraps,
it's books of photos, whatnots on a shelf,
poems, scrapbooks, stories and songs,
a rosemary bush I planted in the yard.
So little to show for a life fully lived,
all I leave behind is pieces of me.

Friday, May 16, 2008

First Friday at Gemini Ink

Gemini Ink is looking for writers who want to read their works in a five-minute format:

First Friday Reading
Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa, (210) 713-9673

Call in advance to sign up for open mic night as spots fill quickly. Be prepared to read your original literary work for five minutes. Or just come and check out the show before heading out to the galleries.

WHEN: Friday, June 6, 6:30 pm

WHERE: Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa, San Antonio, Texas 78205

COST: Free

CONTACT: (210)734-9673, info@geminiink.org

FOR INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS: www.geminiink.org

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Order "How Editors Think" by Marcela Landres

The following message is from longtime Society supporter Marcela Landres:

Hi--I'm delighted to announce the publication of my e-book, How Editors Think: The Real Reason They Rejected You.

As a special gift to Latinidad readers, How Editors Think is available at the discounted rate of $9.99 until Sunday May 18th. After that, the price will go up to $19.95.

In order to receive the discount, visit the e-book page of my web site:

http://www.marcelalandres.com/E-book.html

Click on either the e-book cover or the text link for How Editors Think; when you arrive at the Checkout page, type the word "empowerment" in the "Coupon/Promotional Code" box then press the "Apply" button.

Here's a description of what's in the e-book:"Do you think editors spend their days reading manuscripts? Think again! If you want to understand why editors choose to publish certain writers and reject the rest, learn how they think.

Topics discussed include: the three most common mistakes writers make when trying to get published; the two most important jobs of an editor (editing isn't one of them!); and the number one quality editors look for in a writer. Based on the popular workshop of the same name."I wrote How Editors Think with the intention of empowering writers to make better choices; please e-mail me and tell me what you think!

Helping writers get published,
Marcela Landres
Editorial Consultant
718-208-5810
marcelalandres@yahoo.com
http://www.marcelalandres.com/

Monday, May 12, 2008

HACU Founding Institution OLLU Hit by Fire

I am including this news item sent by HACU, The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, to its members regarding the fire at Our Lady of the Lake University. Several of our members are also members of writing programs at OLLU.

HACU founding Institution OLLU hit by fire

Our Lady of the Lake University, the San Antonio institution where HACU was founded, was struck by fire Tuesday night causing major damage to its Main Building. There were no reported injuries or deaths.

At a prayer service, attended by more than 1800 people on Wednesday, OLLU President Tessa Martinez Pollack -- a HACU Governing Board Member -- said, "Each one of us has been dealt an enormous loss, and our grief is palpable. Main Building is our oldest building and the first home of the Sisters of Divine Providence when they moved to the banks of Elmendorf Lake in 1895." President Pollack's address.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. The San Antonio Express-News posted a gallery of photographs showing the fire and its effects. Video shows President Pollack speaking to the University Community the night of the fire.

HACU encourages its members to support this historic Hispanic-Serving Institution. Frost Bank has set up account no. 01-0494593 for local community members who wish to donate to the “Our Lady of the Lake University Rebuilding Fund.” Anyone wishing to help can make a credit card gift online. Checks will also be accepted, made payable to OLLU. Mail to: OLLU Development, 411 SW 24th Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207. For more information, visit www.ollusa.edu.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Notes From JAX

Society member Jackie Mendez brings us up-to-date on her writing career:

Hope all is well and that everyone's Mother's Day was spent in the company of family and friends. My Mother's Day came early last week with a four day trip to Oklahoma to attend a writer's conference, so I was happy. I was initiated the first night with tornadoes and pelting hail, but I survived. Anyway, I'm still working on getting my novel picked up by a U.S. publisher, so, fingers crossed, my manuscript is in the hands of an editor that I met at the writer's conference with Grand Central Publishing. Her call back time, however, is 2-4 months-- bummer!

In the meantime, I've been dabbling in poetry and other projects, and as a result, I have a new piece that was published with an Ezine for writers recently, YAY! If you would like to read my piece, or are simply just curious about submitting to this site, go to http://www.longstoryshort.us/. When you get to that page, scroll down to the link on the left-hand side titled, "Poetry, " and check it out. It's written under the name of JAX and is titled, "Alone." It's dedicated to a very select group of women, but I dont want to say anything, because I don't want to give away the ending. Anyway, I'm off to work on my prequel, so I wish everyone a wonderful week and much success!

Love and blessings,
JAX, author of HEART OF THE JAGUAR
"A Shadow to Call Her Own" Amazon shorts
"A Bridge to Freedom" and "Grandma's Recipe" CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE LATINO SOUL
"Am I the Only One Who is Outraged?!" HANGPROUD.COM
"Alone," Long Story Short, poetry submission

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Poetry at the Guadalupe Street Coffee House


Society Officer Sandy Garcia went to a poetry venue at the Guadalupe Street Coffee House earlier this week. Here are her thoughts (slightly edited):
Met there tonight for the poetry meeting that martha goes to. There was a guy playing guitar and then Eduardo who plays the drums. It was great. Eduardo Cavazos who started the group a year ago is so inspirational.
Eduardo's group meets every Tuesday night at Coffee House across from Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center from apx 6:30 p.m. - 7:30p.m. There was a writing exercise in process when I walked in followed by open mic where you are able to read while music is played in the background specifically to your words. It was a very inviting and comfortable environment. Eduardo gives pointers and advise to readers in a constructive all inspiring way. "Don't just read to the world...Read for yourself " I'm so glad that I attended.

Friday, May 09, 2008

Monday's Meeting

Jhon Alexander Ruiz Marin, author of “Bienvenido a la Libertad,” will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers of San Antonio, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Barnes and Noble (San Pedro Crossing) located at 321 NW Loop 410. Free. New members are invited to attend.

Jhon will be speaking about publishing a non-English book through Trafford Publishing, along with his experiences that are the focus of the book--14 months of captivity after being shot down by "guerrillas" while serving as a helicopter pilot for the National Police of Columbia. Jhon, who is a Spanish speaker, will be attempting his presentation in English and would like us to provide feedback after the presentation.

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

"Work in Progress" Performance

NEWS RELEASE:
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, with support of the NEA,
Presents Work In Progress Performance of new multidisciplinary work

OIL ON CANVAS: Latino Landscape #1 (Work in Progress Performance)
Written and directed by Vincent Toro
Original Choreography by the Guadalupe Dance Company
Friday, May 23rd and Saturday May 24th at 8PM
Guadalupe Theater , 1301 Guadalupe Street
Admission is free ($5 suggested donation)

On Friday May 23rd and Saturday May 24th, the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will be presenting a work in progress production of a new play with dance and music. Written by GCAC Theater Arts Director Vincent Toro with original choreography by the Guadalupe Dance Company, "OIL ON CANVAS: Latino Landscape #1" is a bold new take on the coming of age story and the identity issues of Hispanic-Americans in the new Millenium.
The production features Eusebio Mendez, Denisse Ibarra, Julie Marin, Rodney Garza, Austin Delgado, and the Guadalupe Dance Company.

The story centers around Claribel, a young Mexican-American who dreams of going to art school despite discouragement from her family and the sometimes racist and sexist society around her, and Carlos, Claribel's brother, who's pressure to succeed and make his family proud has decided to join the army. When Claribel is rejected at a college interview and Carlos returns from the war with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the appeared doomed to follow the path of those before them, until Claribel discovers that through her paintings she can alter reality and change their fate. Told with dreamlike dances that represent Claribel's paintings, and through the dramatic interactions between the brother and sister, "Oil On Canvas" is an uplifting and imaginative piece that addresses the issues of Education, War, Patriarchy, Racism, Sexism, and the conflicts that young Hispanic-Americans face in our time.

The development of "OIL ON CANVAS: Latino Landscape #1" was made possible with the support of the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information about " OIL ON CANVAS," contact Vincent Toro , Theater Arts Director, GCAC at (210) 271-3151 ext. 26, or via email at vincentt@guadalupeculturalarts.org.


Vincent Toro
Theater Arts Director
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
1300 Guadalupe Street
(210) 271-3151 ext. 26
vincentt@guadalupeculturalarts.org
http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Two Free Events at Gemini Ink

From Gemini Ink:

Events for calendar listing:

A COMMUNITY TALK WITH GLOBAL CITIZENS
Join us for an eye-and-heart-opening talk with citizens new to San Antonio from countries around the world. We’ll discuss how their home countries are portrayed in our media, what effect stock terms like “war torn” and “poverty stricken” have on all of us, and how panelists think native-born Americans perceive them and their cultures.
WHEN: Thursday, May 08 2008, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa, San Antonio, Texas 78205
COST: Free
CONTACT: (210)734-9673, info@geminiink.org, www.geminiink.org

SECOND FRIDAY READING
Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa, (210) 713-9673
Readings by poet, essayist, and memoir writer Paul Christensen, poet Jenny Browne and short story writer Andrew Porter.
WHEN: Friday, May 09 2008, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Gemini Ink, 513 S. Presa, San Antonio, Texas 78205
COST: Free
CONTACT: (210)734-9673, info@geminiink.org, www.geminiink.org

Monday, May 05, 2008

Latino Life Blog Updates

From my friend Elaine at the San Antonio Express-News:

Queridos lectores,

Just a note to invite you to read my latest blogs. One of my most popular is the Latino Life Calendar. Over the last week, I've filed two of them listing numerous events.

Here's the first:
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/04/latino_life_calendar.html

And here's MAS Latino Life Calendar: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/05/_mas_latino_life_calendar_1.html

Eva Longoria Parker's plans to portray Maria Felix and Dolores del Rio was another big hit: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/05/eva_longoria_parker_wants_to_p_1.html
Here are a few others.
Spain's greatest living artist. You'll want to see this slide show: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/05/spains_greatest_living_artist_1.html
The anti-Fiesta argument: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/MovableType/mt.cgi?__mode=view&_type=entry&id=27761&blog_id=186

A Latina's dying wish: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/MovableType/mt.cgi?__mode=view&_type=entry&id=27702&blog_id=186

Human beings are not illegal: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/04/latino_quote_of_the_day_15.html

Escandolo at the Smithsonian: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/04/escndalo_at_the_smithsonian.html
A Latino family film in every way: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/04/alondra_smiles_a_family_film_i.html
'Wachale for kids': http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/04/que_cool.html

Obama sounds a lot like Jimmy Smits' as Matt Santos on 'The West Wing.' Look see: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/04/life_imitating_television_1.html

Judson ISD trustee's racist e-mail to friends: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/latinlife/2008/04/not_a_slip_of_the_tongue_1.html

That's it for now. Let me hear from you.
Elaine Ayala
Features Writer
San Antonio Express-News

Sunday, May 04, 2008

Weekend Notes

This item comes from Marcela Landres' May Newsletter:

ONLINE AUCTION FOR WRITERS
Deadline: May 31
Bid on opportunities for writers, including reads with a 24-hour response from top agents and editors; meet and greets with agents, editors, and bestselling authors; mentoring packages with bestselling authors; professional editing; and much more. Proceeds will benefit diabetes research. For more information, visit http://www.brendanovak.com/


Michele Martinez's "Notorious"

I was in Barnes and Noble over the weekend and picked up a copy of Michele's latest thriller "Notorious" and was pleasently delighted to read that one of blurbs on the back cover of the book was a "pull quote" from my review of her book "Cover Up."

If you haven't had a chance to read Michele's work, you're in for a surprise when you do. Pick up a copy of "Notorious" today, and then read her previously published novels--you'll be happy you did!

Friday, May 02, 2008

May Meeting

Fellow Writers,

The following is submitted for your consideration as you update your "May" calendar:

Jhon Alexander Ruiz Marin, author of “Bienvenido a la Libertad,” will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers of San Antonio, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be at the Barnes and Noble (San Pedro Crossing) located at 321 NW Loop 410. Free. New members are invited to attend.

Jhon will be speaking about publishing a non-English book through Trafford Publishing, along with his experiences that are the focus of the book--14 months of captivity after being shot down by "guerrillas" while serving as a helicopter pilot for the National Police of Columbia. Jhon, who is a Spanish speaker, will be attempting his presentation in English and would like us to provide feedback after the presentation.

I hope everyone will be able to attend.

Keep Writing,Vince