Welcome to my first post on my books as part of the #Jewishbookstagramtour. The Duel for Consuelo—book two in the Tendrils of the Inquisition series—weaves poetry, the Enlightenment, and the… Continue reading Jewish Book Tour on Instagram
Tag: Mexico
Look who’s back! The original Mariana!
Ciudad de Mexico, 1587 Estimada Madam Mariana, I am caught between two suitors–again! My brother in law, Jorge de Almeida, remember him? the “other Jorge,” my sister Leonor’s husband? Anyway,… Continue reading Look who’s back! The original Mariana!
Cuban Coffee
Early morning in Havana Nothing about Cuba is as expected. As the Cubans say in describing their own country, “it’s complicated.” Even a cup of breakfast coffee can be complicated.… Continue reading Cuban Coffee
Showing our face to the world
One of the oddest things about being a writer today is the need to post, blog, publicize and talk, not about our books, but about ourselves. Gone are the days… Continue reading Showing our face to the world
Coming out Jewish on Passover
And the best matzo brei recipe ever… In 1967 I came out Jewish with matzo brei. I was twelve when I first tasted the delicacy. Why so late, you may… Continue reading Coming out Jewish on Passover