Newsletter for December 2024

Featured Books

Distortion by Sierra Ernesto Xavier

This novel is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the courage to reclaim one’s body and soul. It’s a story of two people who, despite their scars, find a way to merge and un-merge, discovering a new form of identity and a redefined sense of ‘we’ in a world that has often been unkind.

 

Two individuals find themselves drawn together by their shared experiences of pain and rejection. She, with her scoliosis, and he, with his facial disfigurement, have endured not only the physical challenges of their conditions but also the cruelty of a society that judges them harshly.

Their journey begins in a room, where their bodies, marked by scars and imperfections, lie entwined. Each touch reveals a new layer of their struggles, as they navigate the emotional and physical landscapes of their lives. Despite the odds, they are determined to forge a relationship built on understanding and acceptance.

 

As they undergo a series of grueling medical procedures, they uncover a devastating truth: the very professionals meant to heal them have instead exacerbated their problems. This revelation propels them into a profound exploration of their identities, challenging the societal labels that have confined them.

 

They embark on a transformative journey, learning to touch and be touched without fear, gradually moving from tentative caresses to a deep connection. Their intimacy becomes a sanctuary, a place where they can reconstruct their bodies and redefine their relationship.

In the outside world, they continue to face rejection and scrutiny, but within their shared space, they find a new sense of self. Their bond transcends physical appearance, creating a ‘third body’—a symbol of their unity and defiance against societal norms.

 

This novel is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the courage to reclaim one’s body and soul. It’s a story of two people who, despite their scars, find a way to merge and un-merge, discovering a new form of identity and a redefined sense of ‘we’ in a world that has often been unkind.

 

Two individuals find themselves drawn together by their shared experiences of pain and rejection. She, with her scoliosis, and he, with his facial disfigurement, have endured not only the physical challenges of their conditions but also the cruelty of a society that judges them harshly.

Their journey begins in a room, where their bodies, marked by scars and imperfections, lie entwined. Each touch reveals a new layer of their struggles, as they navigate the emotional and physical landscapes of their lives. Despite the odds, they are determined to forge a relationship built on understanding and acceptance.

 

As they undergo a series of grueling medical procedures, they uncover a devastating truth: the very professionals meant to heal them have instead exacerbated their problems. This revelation propels them into a profound exploration of their identities, challenging the societal labels that have confined them.

 

They embark on a transformative journey, learning to touch and be touched without fear, gradually moving from tentative caresses to a deep connection. Their intimacy becomes a sanctuary, a place where they can reconstruct their bodies and redefine their relationship.

In the outside world, they continue to face rejection and scrutiny, but within their shared space, they find a new sense of self. Their bond transcends physical appearance, creating a ‘third body’—a symbol of their unity and defiance against societal norms.

 

Weaving together romance with political intrigue, this enlightening mystery immerses the reader in an entertaining lover’s quest.

 

A decade after the Spanish Civil War, a visitor is captivated by the country’s romantic allure. Richard falls for a Basque intern, who challenges his naïve perspective of Spain’s veiled turmoil. When Terese disappears, he desperately attempts to find her.
Years later, a discovery compels him to return. Forcing him to question their past relationship, Richard’s journey takes him beyond the grip of Franco’s conflicted legacy to discover the truth behind his lover’s disappearance.

 

Activists flocked to Spain to support democracy in 1936, at the start of the Spanish Civil War: the confrontation between fascism (Franco’s Nationalists) and democracy. The best analogy today is Ukraine after Putin’s invasion.

Return to Pamplona opens in 1949, during Franco’s subsequent dictatorship. The novel’s heartfelt story follows a lover’s quest as Franco’s conflicted legacy extends into the 21st century, revealing his regime disposed of thousands of dissenters. These ‘disappeared’ are still being discovered by loved ones. Is there any hope for reconciliation in Spain?

 

Book Giveaways for December

Win a copy of What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane.  All you have to do is click on the book cover below.  It will take you to the main page.   Look for the giveaway on the left.  Follow the instructions listed.

Win a copy of I Might Be in Trouble by Daniel Aleman.   All you have to do is click on the book cover below.  It will take you to the main page.  Look for the giveaway on the right.  Follow the instructions listed.

Book Giveaway Winners for November

 

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