At 64, I finally feel seen after publishing my memoir
Isidra Mencos publishes her memoir “Promenade of Desire,” a coming-of-age story that takes place during the Spanish transition to democracy.
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The benefits of writing in midlife and beyond
Writing can be used as a form of therapy. It helps us meditate our past and place us in perspective with the world around us.
David Eugene Perry, award-winning author, achieves lifelong dream in his fifties
Writing when one is more mature, settled, and less insecure is the perfect time to start a new adventure, David Perry, author of “Upon this Rock” says.
Why you shouldn´t be compelled to finish reading every book you start
Reading one book a week, you can only fit 52 titles a year. With little time to waste, you can and should only read books that grab your attention.
The passion for writing: innate or acquired?
These days the passion for writing seems to be getting a hold of everyone. It captures so many people, so deeply, that we often wonder why.
4 Books Latino grandparents can read to their grandchildren
Books are a way for grandparents and grandchildren to bond. Here are four that I suggest for Latino families.
Phillippe Diederich publishes debut novel at 50
Cinco Puntos Press has just released Phillippe Diederich´s debut novel, “Sofrito” about a Cuban exile compelled to return to Cuba in search of a recipe.
Immersion: the art of inspiring kids in pockets of time
Author Graciela Tiscareño-Sato explains how to use the immersion technique to inspire children when all you have are a few minutes at a time.
Kim Gordon’s ‘Girl in a Band’ Got me Hooked
Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon’s memoir, “Girl in a Band” (Feb. 24, Dey St./HarperCollins) surprised me. I couldn’t put the sucka down.
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