VROMAN'S LIVE PRESENTS DANIEL OLIVAS, IN CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR ALVARO HUERTA, DISCUSSES HOW TO DATE A FLYING MEXICAN
This is a virtual event and will take place on Crowdcast
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EVENT LINK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/daniel-a-olivas
During the pandemic and in the wake of his father's death, Daniel A. Olivas set upon the task of reviewing almost 25 years' worth of his short stories that had been published in various collections or as parts of novels. Our strange times seemed to call for this type of introspection and examination. He found that many of his narratives fell within the world of magic, fairy tales, fables, and dystopian futures. This review also revealed that many of his fictions confronted--either directly or obliquely--questions of morality, justice, and self-determination while being deeply steeped in Chicano and Mexican culture. Olivas decided to choose his favorite tales from the many scores of stories that populated his published works. He added to the mix two recent stories--one dystopian, the other magical--both of which confront the last administration's anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies. The result is How to Date a Flying Mexican: New and Collected Stories. Though his books have been taught in colleges and high schools across the country for over two decades, this collection brings together some of his most unforgettable strange tales that will be enjoyed, again, by his fans, and anew for readers who have not, as yet, experienced Olivas's distinct--and very Chicano--fiction. A literary critic once called Olivas a "literary marvel." These stories, collectively, offer ample support for this declaration. (University of Nevada Press)
Interview with author R. Ch. Garcia
"the stories behind the story" – a zoom session on his new novel Death Song of the Dragón Chicxulub 4:00–5:30pm, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022
Here's your chance to learn about the mythology, history and people that inspired the new Chicano fantasy-sci-fi Death Song of the Dragón Chicxulub.
Sign up to hear veteran interviewer Annette Leal Mattern* assist Garcia in sharing literary background of the novel, like:
Where did you get the ideas for your characters? And do your characters deliver any vital lessons?
Are any of the fantasy scenes about real places or true events? Why does the pace of the two parts of the novel vary so much?
What aspects of Chicano/mexicano/
indio culture do you hope readers take
away from the book?
[You can also submit questions in
advance or on Chat during the Zoom.]
Those attending can also:
• Win a copy of the novel.
• Win a copy of the new Chicano SciFi
anthology, Porvenir Ya! featuring a short story by Garcia et al. • Plus, give your input/opinion on the novel to enter an online drawing for special Dragón T-shirts. [see pic]
Zoom limited to 25 registrants. LMK if you want to be added to the wait list. * Annette Leal Mattern is a professional PR/Brand Strategist, Published Author, and Language Nerd. "My contract with the viewer is to guide you in learning whatever will make the reading of the book a better experience."
Sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rchgarcia-interview-by annette-leal-mattern-the-stories-behind-the-story-tickets-266169729827
Mil gracias for posting! I hope folks can make it (virtually). It should be fun.
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