domestic violence
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I am honored and delighted to be part of Authors in the Tent, a series of filmed interviews featured in Literary Hub and hosted by San Diego novelist Ona Russell. Previous guests include such distinguished writers as the German novelist Bernhard Schlink, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hector Tobar and Representative Adam Schiff. https://lithub.com/marivi-soliven-on-the-challenges-of-being-a-faceless-interpreter/ Ona films the…
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After an autumn scarred by Ebola, profound injustice in Ferguson and the death of beloved writing mentor Drusilla Campbell, some good news arrived in time for Thanksgiving. I am most grateful for this first review of The Mango Bride’s Spanish edition. Equally grateful that they let me answer interview questions in English rather than forcing me to…
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Not long ago I joined an online group of writers from all genres, with varying skill sets and from all sectors of the creative, marketing and publishing fields. It is a tremendous time suck – members post such interesting queries and post so many fascinating, well-crafted articles that they and others have authored. I try to “Like” as many posts as possible,…
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I should have known strange times were brewing when a freak storm blew off our chimney spout two weeks ago. I’d been collaborating for months with Access Ink’s Anne Bautista, Esq., Bob Stewart, and Susan McBeth of Adventures By the Book to plan our Saving Beverly Literary Fundraising Adventure and things were not looking good. Ticket…
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The Saving Beverly Fundraiser is moving into high gear with this video. What began as a simple idea: book + gordita dinner = funds raised for survivors of domestic violence, has blossomed into a larger, grander gala, set in the Joan Kroc Center for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego http://www.sandiego.edu/admissions/virtualtour/buildings/ipj/videos.php Co-sponsored…