I’m delighted to say my essay, Lessons From My Father, was awarded Runner-up/Second Place in the 2019 Nonfiction Contest for the Preservation Foundation. Click here to read the web version of “Ramón’s Lucky Toothache.” It is a tribute to the people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria! I’m thrilled to announce my children’s story was just published. If you would like a signed copy from me directly, please email me at or call 91. Luck is Just the Beginning is not only an enchanting story of the joys and sorrows of family, but also the saga of one man’s determination to never give up on his dream.Īfter over 40 years, my publisher, Floricanto Press has sadly closed its doors and my book is no longer available from them. But an unexpected chain of catastrophic events intervenes. When nineteen-year-old Ramón León wins the Puerto Rican lottery, he believes his promise to establish the first dental and medical clinic in his village will be achievable. If you would like to arrange for me to speak to your book club or send comments and questions, please contact me at as I’d love to hear from you! I will travel to book clubs in Northern CA or I’m available via ZOOM. Mariposa Award, Best First Book, 2016 International Latino Book Awardsįinalist, Multicultural Fiction, 2016 International Book AwardsĬlick here to listen to my NPR interview on INSIGHT with Beth Ruyak. The story of one man’s tenacity to accomplish his dreamįirst Place, Biography, 2018 Latino Bo oks Into Movies Awards
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