(Avanza en la página para leer en español) I wrote this genreless piece a year ago, in the spring of 2019. It has been making the rounds with some publishers, living meanwhile in the limbo of all unpublished books. The COVID-19 pandemic is changing much, without and within. As the future shows itself to us … Continue reading Flint – An Elegy and a Book of Dreams
Seven Day Online Meditation Course at the (virtual) London Buddhist Centre
I am deligthed to inform you that on Monday the 4th of May, the London Buddhist Centre will host a 7-day online meditation course, which will culminate in a day retreat to celebrate Buddha Day on 10th May. Newcomers will get the unique opportunity to meditate in the morning on zoom with Suryagupta (the LBC's Chair) … Continue reading Seven Day Online Meditation Course at the (virtual) London Buddhist Centre
This is your chance: be patron of a great author!
I am delighted to inform you that Quentin S. Crisp, a great friend and great author, has just launched his Patreon page, so that you can become one of his patrons and support his writing projects. This is the link: Patreon Quentin S. Crisp Seriously, if you care about literature, and about supporting great authors … Continue reading This is your chance: be patron of a great author!
On Ciudad doliente de Dios, by Ana Elena González Treviño
For those who couldn't attend the book launch of my novel Ciudad doliente de Dios (Doleful City of God) last 5th of December at the Residency of the Mexican Embassy in London, I am pleased to share the very generous and beautiful text read that evening by Ana Elena González Treviño PhD, Director of the … Continue reading On Ciudad doliente de Dios, by Ana Elena González Treviño
Book launch, Ciudad doliente de Dios
I am happy to announce that my novel Ciudad doliente de Dios, recently published by Alfaguara and the Literature Department of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, will have its London launch next 5 December, at the Mexican Embassy Residence, at 6.00 pm. The event will be in English. The novel was inspired in William … Continue reading Book launch, Ciudad doliente de Dios
Stories for the Day of the Dead
Today, November the 2nd, is the traditional Mexican celebration of the Día de Muertos (the Day of the Dead), a perfect date to see the launch of A Miscellany of Death and Folly, described by its publishers, Egaeus Press, as 'An entertainment including works from some of the finest authors of the weird and morbid … Continue reading Stories for the Day of the Dead
Una despedida, con gratitud / A Farewell, with gratitude
(Scroll down to read in English) No conocí a Ramón Córdoba en persona, pero desde el primer email que me envió en marzo de 2018 para decirme que sería el editor de mi novela Ciudad doliente de Dios, supe que tenía en él a un amigo. Su email no era nada más cordial, sino entusiasta … Continue reading Una despedida, con gratitud / A Farewell, with gratitude
Rita. The Documentary
On 4th July, the UNAM Centre for Mexican Studies at King's College will be screening a documentary on the life and work of my dear friend, the late singer and actress Rita Guerrero. Rita was the singer of Mexican rock band Santa Sabina, as well as of the Early Music Ensamble Galileo. She also conducted … Continue reading Rita. The Documentary
Otra flor para Armando
Acabo de recibir el enlace de una bellísima carta para Armando Vega Gil (Armambo, de cariño, y como él mismo firmaba a veces). Es de Sandra Arau Esquivel. Es una carta cargada de dolor, pero también de lucidez y, finalmente, de serenidad. Entre el alud de chillidos vociferantes e increpaciones que ha rodeado la pérdida … Continue reading Otra flor para Armando
Carta para Armando
[Scroll down to read in English] ¿Por dónde empiezo, Armando? Y cómo, si parece que me he quedado sin voz. Durante estos días negros, incomprensibles, he querido saber qué pasó, qué te arrancó de nosotros, qué te hizo pensar que no había luz ni salida ni esperanza. Busqué respuestas en la desmesura informática de internet. … Continue reading Carta para Armando