It's alive! "Chicano Frankenstein" will be launched at Vroman's Bookstore on March 6, 7:00 p.m.

 

La Bloga friends, I wanted to let you know that Vroman’s Bookstore will be hosting the book launch for my forthcoming novel, Chicano Frankenstein (Forest Avenue Press), on March 6, 7:00 p.m. Here is the link with details. I will be interviewed by the wonderful writer, Désirée Zamorano. I hope you can make it!

We’ve been receiving some beautiful early reviews:

"Part science fiction and part political satire, Olivas’s timely latest explores the pitfalls of assimilation and probes what it means to be 'human.'"

     —Publishers Weekly

"The way Olivas builds on the classic Shelley story and sets it within a futuristic context makes it an intriguing read that will speak to disenfranchised voices and spark discussion among its readers."

     —Library Journal

"With witty dialogue and beguiling glimpses of Chicano life, the book probes existential questions about identity and political questions about immigration and race.”

     —Foreword Reviews

"Blending together elements of science fiction, horror, political satire, and romance, the story explores ever-relevant issues of belonging, assimilation, bigotry, and humanity."

     —HipLATINA

I hope you can make it! And if you have a book club or bookstore event where you'd like to feature Chicano Frankenstein, let me know! You may visit my website and use the message function to send me an email.

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And also in honor my my new novel's launch, I will also be at the Tucson Festival of Books on the beautiful University of Arizona campus, March 9 and 10. I will be signing Chicano Frankenstein at the Indie Authors tent on Sunday, March 10, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. My wonderful publisher, Laura Stanfill founder of Forest Avenue Press, will join me. You may view this venue on the Festival map. Drop on by and say hi! Also, check out all of the wonderful writers who will be signing books and presenting on panels.