Sheila Reno - Started readig Secuestro this a.m. and can't put it down!! Great story!
Lila Hogan - Finished reading Secuestro and was impressed with all the research and back ground information. My favorite scene was the reporter's visit to La Plata. Also, I loved learning about Che Guevera's role. Great book.
Thoughts about my book, Secuestro, and the childhood recollections that inspired the story.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tangi Lifestyles Secuestro Review
"Secuestro will keep you on the edge of your seat from page one through the end--begin with caution because you'll find yourself unable to get anything done until you finish the book", so writes Sarah Tindall who reviewed Secuestro for Tangi Lifestyles magazine.
In addition to the gripping adventures of the heroine, 14-year old Gretchen, as she is marched for miles through the jungle with her captors, Ms. Tindall observes that the book "is a coming of age novel: Gretchen must grow up quickly as she is ripped from her sheltered existence on the U. S.
Sugar Company Compound and forced to face the full extent of man's capacitiy for evil." For a complete review of the novel set during the Cuban revolution, go to Tangi Lifestyles, Dec. edition,
p. 28.
In addition to the gripping adventures of the heroine, 14-year old Gretchen, as she is marched for miles through the jungle with her captors, Ms. Tindall observes that the book "is a coming of age novel: Gretchen must grow up quickly as she is ripped from her sheltered existence on the U. S.
Sugar Company Compound and forced to face the full extent of man's capacitiy for evil." For a complete review of the novel set during the Cuban revolution, go to Tangi Lifestyles, Dec. edition,
p. 28.
Monday, November 19, 2012
SECUESTRO on Audio
Gosh, I think I'm on a roll. Just received this e-mail from Dr. Joe Taylor, publisher Livingston Press, University of West Alabama:
I’m going to go forward with putting Secuestro on audio Books. Joe
I’m going to go forward with putting Secuestro on audio Books. Joe
WHMD RADIO
WHMD Radio - I guess radio stations like to catch people in the car while they're driving to work, because their interview programs start at the crack of dawn. Tim of WHMD and Johnny, WFPR/WHMD are very popular in the early hours. After talking about SECUESTRO on both their shows, people stopped to tell me they'd heard the interviews. Johnny and Tim are both veterans of the radio waves and I had indispensable Mary with me, an old cohort of theirs.
Tim was intrigued that I once knew Fidel Castro and Dictator Batista. For many years I had the Castro/Diaz Balart wedding invitation, but my kids kept taking it to show and tell and one day it went to show and it never came back. It would be a nice souvenier to have now that the Cuba books are published.
November Starry Night.
The Crescent: Ricky sets me up at a high table, left of the entrance door. Up goes the big poster of Fidel Castro in his mountain retreat. Mary P. is busy stacking SECUESTRO books. We have a new gadget--a phone charger. Away with the old swiping machine. Technology moves much faster than this old mind. (When high-tech konks, Mary returns to swiping). There's Andrea from William's office arriving early to make sure we get it right.
So much fun! People streaming down the sidewalk, stopping for a drink, buying a book. Friends I hadn't seen in ages. Friends I see all the time.
SECUESTRO is having a good night. Katie is having a good night. Thanks Ricky!
Thursday, November 15, 2012
St. Tammany Writers Group
Thursday, Nov. 15. St. Tammany's Writers Group. I don't arrive here in good shape. I'm driving at night across the Causeway in a rented SUV supplied by Enterprise because Collision is fixing the fender bender I had in the Berry Town lot--someone backed into my parked car. I'm innocent. I go from my little Toyota Cambry to this monstrous machine. I can't figure out how to put gas in it; where the lights are; how the wipers work, and it doesn't come with instructions and I'm driving from New Orleans to Mandeville, bumper to bumper traffic and when I finally get there what I really need is a stiff drink, but since I have no co-pilot I refrain. The group does two critiques each month, and Andrea submits some awesome poems, and Joe, the new member submits a story that gets minced to pieces and I worry that he might get upset, but he takes it pretty well. I'm just happy I don't have to smile anymore. I'm not much of critiquer, after all except for two, they're all highschool and college teachers and who am I to say? My expertise is real estate and marketing, commissions and square feet, and for some reason, that knowledge doesn't apply here. Doesn't seem to apply to publishing in general, either.
You know when you're old? When you accept the fact that the event you most look forward to, is getting home and crawling in bed!
You know when you're old? When you accept the fact that the event you most look forward to, is getting home and crawling in bed!
Isodore Newman School
Thursday, Nov. 15. I find it interesting that Isodore Newman School is located at 1903 Jefferson Street and was started in the year 1903. Like in the Quarter, there is no place to park. It's a hassle. The Book Festival takes place every fall and I was kindly invited to participate. I'm not very good a plugging my own work to a bunch of strangers, Mary P. does that for me in a most superb manner. I won't sell one book and she sells 5, and she wasn't at Newman with me. Melissa was off with Noli and little Gary, those kids love to read and wanted to buy every book in the store. So, I'm sitting there at a table with a stack of books and a fake smile, thinking I should take up knitting when Noli comes up with a little friend and says, "That's KK! She an author!" and there was such pride in her voice, as if she was showing off just the very best relative she had! Turned out the little girl (and I can't remember her name) was Ann Mentz's great niece? Carli's granddaughter. The Lamantias and the Mentzes were Hammond families for many years. It's a small world!
Then along comes Christie and STeve Kennard and Christie. They're grandchildren go to Newman. She has an E-Bay business called Spannar (that's close, not sure) a combination of Spangler-Kennard and she picks up a book a says, "I"m putting this on E-BayThat's the way to go. The wave of the future. Four million people hit on E-Bay every day. Certainly at least one will want to buy your book!"
What can I say? Go for it! The lesson in this is, there's always a nugget of something that comes through. The hours spent sitting and smiling aren't a complete waste. All I have to do is give myself an attitude adjustment!
Then along comes Christie and STeve Kennard and Christie. They're grandchildren go to Newman. She has an E-Bay business called Spannar (that's close, not sure) a combination of Spangler-Kennard and she picks up a book a says, "I"m putting this on E-BayThat's the way to go. The wave of the future. Four million people hit on E-Bay every day. Certainly at least one will want to buy your book!"
What can I say? Go for it! The lesson in this is, there's always a nugget of something that comes through. The hours spent sitting and smiling aren't a complete waste. All I have to do is give myself an attitude adjustment!
801 Royal
FRENCH QUARTER Thursday, Nov. 15. I love the French Quarter, the narrow streets, the ferns and potted plants hanging from the balconies, the kooky locals, the tourists clutching maps and cameras, the horses clip-clopping around Jackson Square. My intentions were to attend a session of the Faulkner Literary Festival at the nearby Hotel Monteleone, but first Melissa Wainwright and I dropped in 801 Royal for lunch. 801 Royal is a medium-priced restaurant with nice decor, friendly staff, and a well-stocked bar, recently opened by friends of Melissa and Gary. They converted and old run-down grocery store into an airy place, lots of mirrors and windows and the food is great. We were joined by friend Rodney, who just moved back into the Quarter, and we had one of those Southern conversations I truly love, into everybody's business, y'know, crabcakes and gumbo, sweet potato fries, etc. and more etc. and a fried tomato sandwich? To die for bread pudding with rum sauce compliments of the owners,and before I knew it, time flew by and there wasn't time to hit Faulkner. Instead of gaining much needed education, all I did was gain another pound!
For the Faulkner Novel competition I sent in a manuscript called Pohainake Parish, but it didn't win, place or show. Nothing I ever write wins. When I go to the casinos I never win. When I enter sweepstakes, I don't win. I think I won the lottery once, but I could never find the ticket. Imagine, I could probably be a millionaire today if I could remember where I stash stuff.
For the Faulkner Novel competition I sent in a manuscript called Pohainake Parish, but it didn't win, place or show. Nothing I ever write wins. When I go to the casinos I never win. When I enter sweepstakes, I don't win. I think I won the lottery once, but I could never find the ticket. Imagine, I could probably be a millionaire today if I could remember where I stash stuff.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Wednesday, Nov. 14th.
Rosa Dunn, KSLU Radio - I am surrounded by cheerful, efficient people who know what they're doing and help me muddle through. Rosa, interviewing me about Secuestro is a real pro. Sitting next to me, patting my shoulder and saying "it's going to be all right. you'll do okay," is another pro, Mary Pirosko. I am so blessed. Rosa read the entire book and had four legal pages of notes. She knew more about the story than I could recall, because once I'm through with something, I wipe it out of my mind, since I have limited brain space. I wrote Secuestro in 2010, the publishing process began in 2011, the actual book came out November 2012. Publishing business is slow. How they ever function in the real live business world, I have yet to figure out.
The book about a kidnapping is divided into seven days of captivity. Rosa said she almost quit reading after a particularly harrowing scene on Day Three, but was so caught up in the adventure she couldn't stop. She was very complimentary about Secuestro and I am grateful. Y'know there's so many books out there, I'm always touched when somebody reads my baby and likes it!
Rosa Dunn, KSLU Radio - I am surrounded by cheerful, efficient people who know what they're doing and help me muddle through. Rosa, interviewing me about Secuestro is a real pro. Sitting next to me, patting my shoulder and saying "it's going to be all right. you'll do okay," is another pro, Mary Pirosko. I am so blessed. Rosa read the entire book and had four legal pages of notes. She knew more about the story than I could recall, because once I'm through with something, I wipe it out of my mind, since I have limited brain space. I wrote Secuestro in 2010, the publishing process began in 2011, the actual book came out November 2012. Publishing business is slow. How they ever function in the real live business world, I have yet to figure out.
The book about a kidnapping is divided into seven days of captivity. Rosa said she almost quit reading after a particularly harrowing scene on Day Three, but was so caught up in the adventure she couldn't stop. She was very complimentary about Secuestro and I am grateful. Y'know there's so many books out there, I'm always touched when somebody reads my baby and likes it!
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
THEY LIKE SECUESTRO
Couldn't wait to start reading! Tonight I start on Day Two. Betty Smith, Tulsa, Ok.
I'm looking forward to spending time immersed in your tome. Margaret Hawkins, Ponchatoula, La.
Congratulations to you and your family. Margie Monteleone, Hammond, La.
Please mail Secuestro to (list included). I loved it, and they'll enjoy it, too. Ann Anderson, Reston, Va.
I'm looking forward to spending time immersed in your tome. Margaret Hawkins, Ponchatoula, La.
Congratulations to you and your family. Margie Monteleone, Hammond, La.
Please mail Secuestro to (list included). I loved it, and they'll enjoy it, too. Ann Anderson, Reston, Va.
State Rep Likes Secuestro
Received a nice note from State Representative Chris Broadwater. "I started reading your new book and couldn't put it down! Thank God for Daylight Savings or I wouldn't have ben able to wake up in time for work this morning. Congratulation on a great second book."
Chris is first-class. Intelligent, kind, considerate, father to four beautiful girls. We are lucky to he's in Baton Rouge representing our best interests. Thank you, Chris.
Chris is first-class. Intelligent, kind, considerate, father to four beautiful girls. We are lucky to he's in Baton Rouge representing our best interests. Thank you, Chris.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
THE BOOK CLUB
The Book Club is just that. It has no other name. Frances Chauvin told me it had been in existence for 48 years. A guest author is invited to speak about his/her book and a formal lunch served afterwards--china, silver, crystal, linen tablecloth, flowers and candles. The food is always delicious, but it doesn't really matter because the setting is so elegant, reminiscent of times when entertaining was an art. I've been a member for twenty-five or thirty years, and we ladies have grown old together, shared not only books, movies, art, but our griefs and joys. When a member departs forever, a new one is invited to join. So there's not a huge turnover, just a gradual descent.
Rena Dameron was the hostess. Her friend, Betty Meador helped. I was flattered and excited to be the guest author at my own club! I talked about my childhood in Cuba and about my book Secuestro, an informal chat with cherished friends. Rena gave me a dozen roses as a token thank you. She didn't really have to, but you should see how absolutely lovely they look on my hall entrance table. Who ever thought retirement would be this much fun?
Rena Dameron was the hostess. Her friend, Betty Meador helped. I was flattered and excited to be the guest author at my own club! I talked about my childhood in Cuba and about my book Secuestro, an informal chat with cherished friends. Rena gave me a dozen roses as a token thank you. She didn't really have to, but you should see how absolutely lovely they look on my hall entrance table. Who ever thought retirement would be this much fun?
PJ's on Thomas Street
After an early-morning interview at the radio station what is there to do, but stop for a cup of cafe latte and re-energize?
We dropped in at PJ's on Thomas Street and ran into owner Donna Miller who'd actually been on her morning run. I love the South. People stop. They chat. Donna asked Mary what we were up to, and we asked her how things were going and exchanged that kind of Southern conversation that's like music to the ears. Before we downed the last drop of coffee, we were down for a book signing at PJ's Friday, Dec. 14 at--are you ready for this?--6 a.m.! That's the best time, Donna said. Six to eight! And I thought 8:15 was early!!!
We dropped in at PJ's on Thomas Street and ran into owner Donna Miller who'd actually been on her morning run. I love the South. People stop. They chat. Donna asked Mary what we were up to, and we asked her how things were going and exchanged that kind of Southern conversation that's like music to the ears. Before we downed the last drop of coffee, we were down for a book signing at PJ's Friday, Dec. 14 at--are you ready for this?--6 a.m.! That's the best time, Donna said. Six to eight! And I thought 8:15 was early!!!
Johnny in the Early Morning
I thought 8:15 was early to climb the 24 steps to WTGG Tangi96.5FM radio station for an interview with Johnny Chauvin about my new book Secuestro. As we were going up we met Melissa from Hammond Regional Arts Center coming down, waving a Jamaes Michalopoulos invitation. She'd been on Johnny's program reminding everyone to come to the November 9 opening, meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. His artwork will hang at the Foundation Gallery for a few weeks. Following Melissa were three young women from Sheriff Edward's office--I don't know what their project was, but they were highly animated and enthusiastic.
What a wonderful venue! How thoughtful and accommodating Johnny is to interview one and all who have a cause or a project. The Dowdys, present owners of the station, have endorsed "Johnny in the Morning" and the program continues as a service to the community. Mary Pirosko was with me, and it was like good ole home week. She and Johnny shared the mike for many years.
Johnny read Secuestro and loved the descriptions. He turned to page 4: "The doctor, fat as a hippopotamus, spilled from a lawn chair. He crammed his enormous bulk between his wife Berta on one side and his mother --a little parrot woman with a gray topknot--on the other. He puffed on a long cigar. His mother raised a febble wing and waved away the noxious smoke." I was touched that he liked the description. Actually, when he read the passage in his sonorous, radio voice it did sound pretty good. It takes so long for a book to get into print, I actually forget most of what I write! (Age appropriate?) I do remember that a few hours later in a shoot-out I "off" the old lady.
What a wonderful venue! How thoughtful and accommodating Johnny is to interview one and all who have a cause or a project. The Dowdys, present owners of the station, have endorsed "Johnny in the Morning" and the program continues as a service to the community. Mary Pirosko was with me, and it was like good ole home week. She and Johnny shared the mike for many years.
Johnny read Secuestro and loved the descriptions. He turned to page 4: "The doctor, fat as a hippopotamus, spilled from a lawn chair. He crammed his enormous bulk between his wife Berta on one side and his mother --a little parrot woman with a gray topknot--on the other. He puffed on a long cigar. His mother raised a febble wing and waved away the noxious smoke." I was touched that he liked the description. Actually, when he read the passage in his sonorous, radio voice it did sound pretty good. It takes so long for a book to get into print, I actually forget most of what I write! (Age appropriate?) I do remember that a few hours later in a shoot-out I "off" the old lady.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Channel 17 TV SECUESTRO Interview
Every day I learn something new. Viewing my television interview on Channel 17, which is now on youtube and all over the internet, I immediately dialed Mary Pirosko, the expert who led the interview and said, "Okay, tell me what I did wrong," because believe me, this amateur did plenty wrong.
To start with, Mary and I were sitting behind a real desk that didn't show up because reality was overcome by a "virtual" desk and studio set. Instead of big, clunky tv cameras, there was a little bitty thing about the size of a cell phone sitting on a tripod. Pinned on my sweater was a miniature mike attached to a battery I slid into the desk drawer (the real one). Sitting behind a big console was the nice technician who asked if I wanted the cover of my book "SECUESTRO" superimposed in front of the virtual desk. That was okay with me, though I had no idea what he was talking about, then he said, "three...two...one...you're on." Mary put on what I call her "radio" voice, which is different than her everyday talking voice--more resonant, more inflection, more vibrant and away we went.
This is what I learned and I'm sharing it with ya'll so if you ever find yourself in this situation, it might be helpful.
1) Wear color. We were both coincidentally wearing gray, except for a long, red scarf around my neck. "Thank goodness," Mary said. "Otherwise we would've looked terribly drab."
2) Look at the camera when you speak. (It's always helpful to know where the camera is!)
3) Sit on the edge of the chair, because then you're not leaning back and slouching.
4) Be animated. Use your hands. Smile. (I looked like a zombie and sounded like a robot)
5) Have notes or know what you're going to say! That avoids er...um...and...y'know.
It's exciting to take a plunge into something new. It's okay to make mistakes the first time.
It's not okay to repeat them.
Tomorrow I do a radio interview with Johnny in the Morning 8:15 on WFPR. Will let you know how that goes!
At 11:00 a.m. I'll be the guest speaker at Book Club. That's my book club that's been in existence 50 years or more, I think, so I'll be pretty relaxed. Rena Dameron is preparing lunch and she's a fabulous cook!
To start with, Mary and I were sitting behind a real desk that didn't show up because reality was overcome by a "virtual" desk and studio set. Instead of big, clunky tv cameras, there was a little bitty thing about the size of a cell phone sitting on a tripod. Pinned on my sweater was a miniature mike attached to a battery I slid into the desk drawer (the real one). Sitting behind a big console was the nice technician who asked if I wanted the cover of my book "SECUESTRO" superimposed in front of the virtual desk. That was okay with me, though I had no idea what he was talking about, then he said, "three...two...one...you're on." Mary put on what I call her "radio" voice, which is different than her everyday talking voice--more resonant, more inflection, more vibrant and away we went.
This is what I learned and I'm sharing it with ya'll so if you ever find yourself in this situation, it might be helpful.
1) Wear color. We were both coincidentally wearing gray, except for a long, red scarf around my neck. "Thank goodness," Mary said. "Otherwise we would've looked terribly drab."
2) Look at the camera when you speak. (It's always helpful to know where the camera is!)
3) Sit on the edge of the chair, because then you're not leaning back and slouching.
4) Be animated. Use your hands. Smile. (I looked like a zombie and sounded like a robot)
5) Have notes or know what you're going to say! That avoids er...um...and...y'know.
It's exciting to take a plunge into something new. It's okay to make mistakes the first time.
It's not okay to repeat them.
Tomorrow I do a radio interview with Johnny in the Morning 8:15 on WFPR. Will let you know how that goes!
At 11:00 a.m. I'll be the guest speaker at Book Club. That's my book club that's been in existence 50 years or more, I think, so I'll be pretty relaxed. Rena Dameron is preparing lunch and she's a fabulous cook!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Booklist Review
34 DAYS TO GO
Here’s the review:
Here’s the review:
Advanced Review – Uncorrected Proof
Issue: October 15, 2012
Secuestro.
Wainwright, Katie (Author)
Nov 2012. 200 p. Livingston, hardcover, $30.00. (9781604891010). Livingston, paperback, $17.95.
(9781604891027).
One minute, Gretchen Van Nuys, teenage daughter of a U.S. sugar company executive, is recuperating in a
hospital room overlooking the grandstand where Cuban president Batista greets his welcoming
countrymen. The next, she is in the streets, desperately trying to reach her father in the aftermath of an
assassination attempt on Batista. In the ensuing chaos, she is kidnapped by forces loyal to revolutionary
leader Fidel Castro and for the next week remains their prisoner and pawn as she is held for ransom while
the disorganized rebels determine what to do with her. Taken from one jungle outpost to another, Gretchen
experiences extreme brutality and unbearable deprivation, afraid for her own life and the future of her
country. But her physical wounds are nothing compared to the psychic injuries she sustains as she
summons the courage to witness the history unfolding around her. In this sequel to Cuba on My Mind
(2010), Wainwright continues to bring life essential events in the past of her native country, Cuba.
— Carol Haggas
Thursday, Oct. 4
34 DAYS TO GO
Nice review from Book List. I understand Libraries rely on Book List to order books, so it makes me happy SECUESTRO was reviewed there.
Nice review from Book List. I understand Libraries rely on Book List to order books, so it makes me happy SECUESTRO was reviewed there.
Advanced Review – Uncorrected Proof
Issue: October 15, 2012
Secuestro.
Wainwright, Katie (Author)
Nov 2012. 200 p. Livingston, hardcover, $30.00. (9781604891010). Livingston, paperback, $17.95.
(9781604891027).
One minute, Gretchen Van Nuys, teenage daughter of a U.S. sugar company executive, is recuperating in a
hospital room overlooking the grandstand where Cuban president Batista greets his welcoming
countrymen. The next, she is in the streets, desperately trying to reach her father in the aftermath of an
assassination attempt on Batista. In the ensuing chaos, she is kidnapped by forces loyal to revolutionary
leader Fidel Castro and for the next week remains their prisoner and pawn as she is held for ransom while
the disorganized rebels determine what to do with her. Taken from one jungle outpost to another, Gretchen
experiences extreme brutality and unbearable deprivation, afraid for her own life and the future of her
country. But her physical wounds are nothing compared to the psychic injuries she sustains as she
summons the courage to witness the history unfolding around her. In this sequel to Cuba on My Mind
(2010), Wainwright continues to bring life essential events in the past of her native country, Cuba.
— Carol Haggas
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
35 DAYS TO GO
October 3 Great news from the Livingston Press Editor:
Three boxes of Sequestro, probably arriving Monday, UPS.
Joe
Yes!!!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Tuesday, October 2
36 DAYS TO GO
Andrea came today, attempted to show me how to link blogs to Facebook, connect with Amazon, and all the high tech technology in existence this day and age. I'm not dumb. I should be able to do this, but my brain is full. I'll have to empty it to insert something new! We ordered the invitations, calling cards, book markers, magnets and a few mugs, everything with the cover photo on them. Joan sent the posters for me to pick the one I wanted, so she could print it. We submit all print decisions to the Master Guru, Pattie. Mary P. is taking care of PR. I am blessed with wonderful friends.
Andrea came today, attempted to show me how to link blogs to Facebook, connect with Amazon, and all the high tech technology in existence this day and age. I'm not dumb. I should be able to do this, but my brain is full. I'll have to empty it to insert something new! We ordered the invitations, calling cards, book markers, magnets and a few mugs, everything with the cover photo on them. Joan sent the posters for me to pick the one I wanted, so she could print it. We submit all print decisions to the Master Guru, Pattie. Mary P. is taking care of PR. I am blessed with wonderful friends.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Monday October 1
37 DAYS TO GO:
Gentle rain and cool weather. Fall already? Worked on invitations for Secuestro's debut party. Andrea and Pattie have their heads together making sure they are top-notch, no mistakes. William caught a wrong direction and Mary P. went after a comma. Who else has such good help? Most invites will be via e-mail. The ones printed on cards will be for my friends who aren't computer savvy. We're ordering business cards and bookmarks; a few mugs and refrigertor magnets. No T-shirts. Who wants Fidel Castro sitting on their chest? He's on the book cover with ominous mountains in the background. Getting more and more excited every day!
Gentle rain and cool weather. Fall already? Worked on invitations for Secuestro's debut party. Andrea and Pattie have their heads together making sure they are top-notch, no mistakes. William caught a wrong direction and Mary P. went after a comma. Who else has such good help? Most invites will be via e-mail. The ones printed on cards will be for my friends who aren't computer savvy. We're ordering business cards and bookmarks; a few mugs and refrigertor magnets. No T-shirts. Who wants Fidel Castro sitting on their chest? He's on the book cover with ominous mountains in the background. Getting more and more excited every day!
Sunday, September 30, 2012
38 Days
38 Days until Secuestro arrives. Saturday, 9/29/2012
The nice thing about living in the South is you can have a party for anything on any occasion. Compiled a list of those who gave cocktail parties, luncheons, book club hostesses, etc. for a pre-publication thank-you luncheon for their support of Cuba on My Mind and now Secuestro.
The nice thing about living in the South is you can have a party for anything on any occasion. Compiled a list of those who gave cocktail parties, luncheons, book club hostesses, etc. for a pre-publication thank-you luncheon for their support of Cuba on My Mind and now Secuestro.
39 Days
39 Days until Secuestro arrives. Friday, Sept. 28th. Rainy, lazy day. Did nothing! A recharge the batteries kind of day.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Secuestro Kick Off Party Coming Soon
Sept. 28 - News of the Kickoff party for Secuestro on November 4th-- Join Us On The Wild Side - Hosted by Kenny Matherne, William Wainwright and Cameron Wainwright at Global Wildlife Center. Invitation created by Pattie Steib--a giraffe sitting on a chair reading a copy of Secuestro--really cute and eye-catching. Pattie is a genius with the computer. The techs plan to use e-mail for the bulk of invitations, printed ones for friends (my age!) not into computers. Pattie also designed the book jacket.
Joan Costanza is making poster-size pictures of the book cover. Also posters of the giraffe invitation.
Andrea Ragan is indispensible. She's in charge of most everything, particularly facebook, google, blogger, twitter, etc. things I can't truly manage and don't want to, but I am trying, doing my best.
Mary Pirosko does the scheduling, PR, and book promotions. She has instructed me to quit saying "my little book," it derails her grandiose presentations.
Then there's Beryl, Joan, Patsy and many others who have pitched in to help make Cuba on My Mind and now the sequel, Secuestro, a success. Thank you, thank you. You are greatly appreciated. I am blessed to be surrounded wonderful family and friends.
Joan Costanza is making poster-size pictures of the book cover. Also posters of the giraffe invitation.
Andrea Ragan is indispensible. She's in charge of most everything, particularly facebook, google, blogger, twitter, etc. things I can't truly manage and don't want to, but I am trying, doing my best.
Mary Pirosko does the scheduling, PR, and book promotions. She has instructed me to quit saying "my little book," it derails her grandiose presentations.
Then there's Beryl, Joan, Patsy and many others who have pitched in to help make Cuba on My Mind and now the sequel, Secuestro, a success. Thank you, thank you. You are greatly appreciated. I am blessed to be surrounded wonderful family and friends.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
40 days
September 27, 2010 - Forty days until Secuestro arrives. Secuestro means kidnap, but since Robert L. Stevenson already wrote that masterpiece, I chose a Spanish word to title this book on the abduction of a young girl to Fidel Castro's mountain headquarters during the Cuban revolution. Since publishing is a new experience for me, and there's all those choices to make, sharing them might help somebody else avoid the pitfalls 'cause everybody wants to write a book. Livingston Press, University of West Alabama is the publisher, Dr. Joe Taylor is the able publisher, editor, and seems to me, Jack of All Trades.
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