The other day I got locked out of my apartment (sans cell phone or wallet) and ended up sitting on a cold, concrete landing for three solid hours. It was awesome. Why, you ask, was this awesome? Because a UPS guy appeared, with angel wings protruding from his brown uniform, and bestowed upon me the literary gem that is Cristina Garcia’s Dreaming in Cuban.
The book has it all-- unforgettable characters, gripping plot, and language that drips from the page like pure poetry. Reading it, even on cold concrete, was a pleasure.
But this story gets cooler. How, you ask, could it get cooler? I’ll tell you how.
BECAUSE CRISTINA GARCIA WILL BE IN AUBURN THIS WEEK. As in, the famous author of aforementioned amazing novel will be here in the flesh and you can meet her.
She will give a big public talk in Foy this Thursday, October 17 at 3:00 pm, and she will give the keynote address for the Auburn Writers Conference at 8:00 am (early, but worth it) at the AU Hotel this Friday, October 18. Both events are free. Plus, she’ll sign your book for you if you bring it or buy one there.
There are miraculous things happening in the literary universe that is Auburn this week, people! Get out there and grab some of the magic for yourself.
Oh and here’s the link to the Auburn Writers Conference, in case you’re interested.
http://www.cla.auburn.edu/awc/auburn-writers-conference-2013/
Cheers,
Gabby, Creative Writer in Residence
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