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January 2007
January 31, 2007
News, Views & Musings by David Pereda
Jan. 31, 2007
Welcome to my analytical balcony!
Last month I focused on Europe, my new Web site, and as
befits the holidays, my family and friends.
This month I'm switching gears to talk about two subjects
that are popular here in my hometown of Miami -- the Super
Bowl and Latino literature. PLUS, listen to an excerpt from
my new book!
In this Issue
Let's talk ...
SNEAK PREVIEW!
LAT-LIT
LET'S GET TOGETHER
SNEAK PREVIEW!
I invite you to join me in my journey to publish my next
novel, Who Killed Fidel Casro?
I just finished the first big hurdle, completing the
manuscript. My editor and publicist think I have a winner!
Now I'm searching for the right agent who can help me find
the appropriate publisher.
I wanted to give those of you who have been so supportive
of my writing career a sneak preview of the book. Here's a
synopsis:
When a Mexican fisherman is gunned down, a respected Miami
surgeon becomes the prime suspect. The dead fisherman is
Fidel Castro, whom Dr. Raymond Peters helped disguise
through clandestine plastic surgery so that the
controversial dictator could retire inconspicuously in
Mexico.
In order to save his own life, Peters must find the real
killers, retrieve a mysterious journal and outwit a
ruthless woman assassin named Marcela, who was sent by
Castro’s brother, Raul.
Raymond’s quest takes him through the hot spots of South
Beach, the Yucatan Peninsula and Mexico, as he follows a
trail of deceit, dead bodies and revelations.
Right behind him is Marcela, a specialist with the
stiletto. Her mission: Recover the journal and eliminate
everyone involved in Castro’s assassination, including
Raymond, whom Raul suspects masterminded the operation.
Raymond’s life becomes more in peril as he unearths dark
secrets within the governments of Cuba, Mexico and the
United States.
Marcela has problems of her own. After a seedy pilot tries
to rape her, she castrates him; and he vows revenge.
All roads lead to Havana, as Raymond discovers the
surprising truth central to Who Killed Fidel Castro? and
Marcela's would- be rapist plots her murder. The outcomes
will have unexpected consequences for Raymond and Marcela -
- if they survive.
LISTEN to me read an excerpt from Who Killed Fidel Castro?
LAT-LIT
I confess. I'm in love -- with Lat-Lit. That's the
shorthand term for Latino literature.
I like the way it sounds as it bounces off your tongue like
the beat of salsa music.
The narrow definition might refer to any type of literature
-- in English or Spanish -- with themes that interest
Latinos.
But actually, Latino literature is as complex and different
as the people who write and read it. Two examples in the
United States show what I mean.
MEXICAN ROOTS Many Southwestern and California Latino
writers have roots South of the Border. Often, their
parents or grandparents were poor. In some cases, they
crossed the border illegally into the United States. The
literature that came out of this experience has parallels
with black literature and focuses on the discrimination the
writers experienced growing up in "barrios." A House on
Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros is a poetic example.
CUBAN ROOTS
In contrast, Latino writers in Florida have a different
background. Many were wealthy and well educated. My
compatriots from Cuba all tend to be self-assured and have
little patience for store clerks who do not speak Spanish.
Florida Latino literature focuses more on nostalgia for the
places left behind, such as the movie The Lost City.
I would be interested in hearing what you think about
Lat-Lit. E-mail your comments to me: davidpereda@aol.com --
in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
LET'S GET TOGETHER
Calling all book lovers!
If you would like to arrange a book reading or
question-and-answer session with author David Pereda,
e-mail dorisbloods@earthlink.net or call 407- 797-9393.
If you live in the Miami area and would like to attend an
upcoming event featuring the author, e-mail us and we'll
add you to the invitation list.
Let's talk ...
Hola, mis amigos!
Excitement is everywhere! I just finished writing Who
Killed Fidel Castro? and Super Bowl mania has hit Miami.
Bears and Colts and fans -- oh, my!
The entire county is braced for thousands of visitors and
the millions of dollars they'll dump into our local economy
between now and Super Bowl Sunday.
As for me, I like both teams and their coaches -- good
friends Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith, the first
African-American coaches to make it to the Super Bowl.
Hallelujah! But I say leave color out of it. These are two
outstanding coaches who are class acts.
To celebrate this special event, I added a Super Bowl
Trivia Contest to my Web site. If you correctly predict the
winner, you'll be entered in a drawing for a special prize!
Go to my Web site to find out more.
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David Pereda is an award-winning author and college writing instructor based in Asheville, N.C., USA. He is the regional director of the Florida Wrtiers Association's Western North Carolina division and founder of the Asheville Writing Enthusiasts (AWE). Pereda also is a member of MENSA, an accomplished international equestrian competitor and track athlete. Pereda has won numerous awards for his writing, which has been praied for its intriguing plots and sharp dialogue. Agents, publishers and movie producers are invited to contact: davidpereda@aol.com.. Copyright 2006 David Pereda. All rights reserved.
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