I couldn’t be more excited to announce that we’re going to be talking with Cuban-American poet, novelist, translator, journalist, and all-around fabulosa ACHY OBEJAS*.
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 6 at 1 PM PT (4 PM ET). We’re going to talk about Achy’s sublime new poetry collection, BOOMERANG, the art of translation, and who knows what else? This event will be open to everyone—and your questions are welcome!
I’ll be sending out a Zoom link two days before the event.
Abrazos,
Cristina
BIO:
* Achy Obejas
Achy Obejas is the author of The Tower of the Antilles, which was nominated for a PEN/Faulkner award, among other honors. Her novels include Ruins and Days of Awe, which was a Los Angeles Times Best Books of the Year. Her poetry chapbook, This is What Happened in Our Other Life, was both a critical hit and a national best-seller. As a translator, Havana-born Achy has worked with Wendy Guerra, Rita Indiana, Junot Díaz and Megan Maxwell, among others. A recipient of a USA Artists fellowship, an NEA and a Cintas fellowship, among other awards, she is currently a writer/editor for Netflix and lives in the San Francisco Bay area.
That sounds wonderful. Unfortunately I'll be on to my next writing conference, a novel writing retreat. But I'm sure it'll be a great event. My best to you both.
That sounds wonderful. Unfortunately I'll be on to my next writing conference, a novel writing retreat. But I'm sure it'll be a great event. My best to you both.
Can't wait -- thanks, Cris!