Ciento--Poemas de Amor

Ciento – Poemas de Amor:


A Love Fest With Lorna Dee Cervantes

Lorna Dee Cervantes, a fifth-generation Californian of Mexican and Native American (Chumash) heritage, is originally from San José, California. She has been published in over 200 anthologies. Emplumada (University of Pittsburgh Press, 1981) was the first of many award-winning publications, for which Cervantes received the American Book Award, the Patterson and the Balcones Prize for best Books of Poetry, the Latino Literature Award, and two Pushcart Prizes.

With a strong affinity for San Antonio, Cervantes has chosen the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center to unveil her most recent work, which will be published by Wings Press: Ciento: 100 100-Word Love Poems.

Come celebrate love, as you listen to Lorna Dee Cervantes present her new book.


Esperanza Peace and Justice Center
September 16, 2011
6:30 - 8:00 pm
922 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 228-0201

Congratulations, Martha Curcio

Please join me in congratulating Martha Curcio on her success with her floral business. Martha was featured inThursday's Conexion.

Here's the link: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sacultura/conexion/article/Painting-with-Flowers-2139046.php

Congratulations, Martha!

SLHW Barnes and Noble book fair seeking authors

Fellow Writers,

The Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers of San Antonio, which meets at Barnes and Noble, San Pedro Crossing, wishes to invite members, and other writers in the area, to participate in a Book Fair during Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will also be a fundraiser for the Society and is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st, 2011 in the early afternoon.

Debra Castanon, Community Relations Manager at Barnes and Noble, would like to feature seven to eight writers/members who have published a book in the last twelve months. The authors may talk individually about their book as well as via an author panel discussion.

What is unique about this event is that if you're selected to be one of the authors, and you are self-published, Barnes and Noble will sell your book at the event on consignment. As you're aware, Barnes and Noble has not allowed consignment sales for quite a while so this would be a wonderful chance to not only talk about yourself and your book, but to sell it as well!

The Book Fair is not limited to self-published writers. If you have a book released by a small press or a large publishing house, this is your opportunity to promote your book in the store. If you are selected, Barnes and Noble will order your book if it doesn't already have it in stock.

Since this is in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we would like to strongly encourage Hispanic authors, or authors of books dealing with Hispanic culture, to join us.

If you are interested, please email me at laniez4057@yahoo.com before September 5 and provide a link/copy to your book and/ or website. We ask you to promote the Book Fair among your circle of friends. Barnes and Noble will publicize the event with in-store posters and in their store newsletter.

Please remember, not everyone who applies will be selected. We are also interested in ideas to liven up the presentation (music, dance, etc).

Regards,

Lupe M. Gonzalez
SLHWSA President

En la Spotlight

A new SLHWSA initiative that we hope will be well received by the members of the association considers opening more opportunities for all of us to read and comment in public our work in progress. Every month on the regular meeting of the second Monday, one of us will be given time to be En la Spotlight and enjoy the honor of being the writer of the month. To be chosen as the writer En la Spotlight one has only to send to Santiago Daydi-Tolson the text to be read and hope to be selected from those applying for the opportunity. The text cannot take more than five minutes of reading time. Our next meeting on Monday September 12 will be the first time we will have one of us En la Spotlight. Submit your work no later than Friday, September 2nd to: santiago.dayditolson@utsa.edu

Awaken the Sleeping Poet

Awaken the Sleeping Poet, Barnes & Noble
Thursday, August 25, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Featured Reader: Sophia DiGonis

Featured Reader: Adrian Johnson
(Adrian has been invited, but I'm
unsure if he can make it or not)


Awaken the Sleeping Poet at Northwoods Barnes & Noble
Henderson Pass at 281 and 1604
Open mic from 8:00 to 9:00

Bring yourself, bring a poem, and bring a friend!

Your Host:
Floyd (Michaud) L. Lamrouex
lamrouex@sbcglobal.net

En la Spotlight

A new SLHWSA initiative that we hope will be well received by the members of the association considers opening more opportunities for all of us to read and comment in public our work in progress. Every month on the regular meeting of the second Monday, one of us will be given time to be En la Spotlight and enjoy the honor of being the writer of the month. To be chosen as the writer En la Spotlight one has only to send to Santiago Daydi-Tolson the text to be read and hope to be selected from those applying for the opportunity. The text cannot take more than five minutes of reading time. Our next meeting on Monday September 12 will be the first time we will have one of us En la Spotlight. Submit your work no later than Friday, September 2nd to: santiago.dayditolson@utsa.edu

Sunday Journal

Congratulations to Diane Gonzales Bertrand, a long-time member of the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers of San Antonio, for her San Antonio Express-News "Sunday Journal" publication.

In case you missed it, here it is: First Day of School Traditions

Anaya Book Review

Thank you to those of you who send me kind comments regarding my book review of "Randy Lopez Goes Home" by Rudolfo Anaya, which appears in today's San Antonio Express-News.

In case you missed it, here's the REVIEW

Call for Volunteer Actors: Battle of Medina

The Tejano Battle of Medina
The Tejano Thermopylae of Texas
A call for Volunteer Actors and Reenactors

On November 5th, 2011 on the school grounds of the South Side Independent School District 1460 Martinez-Losoya Road in Losoya Texas Dr Juan Jasso, Superintendent of Schools and the Tejano Genealogy Society of Austin invite you to attend this free event. Battle of Medina Film Productions will be filming the reenactment of the Battle of Medina and is seeking volunteers for the reenactment of the biggest and bloodiest battle ever fought on Texas soil. Recently the State Board of Education approved the addition of the Battle of Medina to the curriculum to be taught in Texas schools and since this school sits on the possible battle site it is appropriate that it be filmed where it occurred ; 23 Years before the Alamo our Tejano ancestors stood and fought to the last man at the Battle of Medina

Actors and reenactors should wear appropriate attire. Tejano’s to wear 1800 Tejano attire, not Texan. Anglo volunteers to wear colonial period attire or frontier dress eg buckskin: Native Americans to wear buckskin or appropriate Native American attire. Spanish and Mexican soldiers are also needed in 1800 military attire with muskets if possible. There will be cannons, muskets, swords and all kinds of early military hardware. This event will be professionally filmed, edited and produced by San Antonio’s TV personality Maclovio Perez and directed and produced by Author and Historian Dan Arellano. Southside High School is located 20 miles south of San Antonio on Hi 281 South and Martinez-Losoya Road.

Please go to my Facebook page for examples of appropriate attire.

For More Information Contact: Dan Arellano, President Tejano Genealogy Society

512-826-7569
darellano@austin.rr.com

Translation Editor Wanted

From Mirta Espinola:

Author, Chuy Ramirez is looking for an editor to give one last edit for his recent translation of one of his works. It will be a paid project.

We met a couple of people at the meeting stating they had expertise in this area.
We would be appreciative for the information.
They can e-mail me if they are interested.

Thank You,

Mirta Espinola, Publicist
210-394-1254
First Texas Publishers
PO BOX 181
San Juan, Texas 78589
www.firsttexaspublishers.com
firsttexaspublishers@gmail.com

Auust Meeting

From our President, Lupe Gonzalez:

August is usually another of our quarterly Cinco Minutos With You. However, this time we decided to change it up a bit. Please come to the August meeting of the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers on August 8. Join us for a night of writing. Bring your pad and pen or your laptop – and Let’s Just Write! Some of our published authors will present ideas on what gets them writing – writing prompts, photos, scenes, memories.

Monday, Aug. 8
7:30 p.m.
Barnes and Noble, San Pedro Crossing

Society Fundraiser, Saturday, Oct. 1

From SLHW President Lupe Gonzalez, sharing information on a wonderful fundraising opportunity being offered by Barnes and Noble, San Pedro Crossing:

Our Barnes & Noble store is excited to offer you a great fundraising opportunity. Authors may invite friends, neighbors, family, co-workers to come to Barnes & Noble on Saturday, October 1, and make their personal purchases. They can choose from our vast selection of books, DVDs, CDs, games, gifts, Café, and other great items and we will, in turn, donate up to 20% cash back for your organization to use as you see fit! Earn an additional 5% if you take your contribution in a B&N gift card. You can even benefit from your patrons who shop on www.bn.com .

We make it easy - we do all the setup and accounting and have knowledgeable staff available to provide your guests the best possible service. We’ve designed great marketing materials so you can promote the bookfair to your supporters, plus we’ll give you tips and ideas to set the stage for a successful bookfair.

A Barnes & Noble Bookfair is a great way to showcase your organization. This is your opportunity to discuss and sell your book in our store. And The Society of Latino & Hispanic Writers will receive a portion of every sale made by your supporters both throughout the store and online!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions,

Debra Castanon
Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
San Pedro Crossing
321 NW Loop 410, #104
San Antonio, TX 78216
tel: (210) 342-0008
fax: (210) 342-9426
crm2802@bn.com
www.bn.com
www.barnesandnobleinc.com