The Night the Enemy Wanted to Rob from Me

On April 19, 2013, I presented my debut novel at the illustrious Casa de Espana in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. It almost didn’t happen. After more years and more struggle than I care to remember, the date for the official launch of City of Sorrows had finally arrived....

The Gypsy “Thief”

As I’m sure you know, there are a lot of stereotypes surrounding the Roma culture. And like most stereotypes, the associations are not always flattering. Of the many popular perceptions of the Roma, maybe one of the most damaging is that of the Gypsy “Thief.”  I agree...

God Help The Outcasts

Source: http://mickey89eli.deviantart.com/ God Help The Outcasts A poignant song from Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame  Sung by the fictional Esmeralda, A Gypsy and an Outcast Esmeralda:  I don’t know if You can hear me Or if You’re even there I...