Tag: Patricia Santos Marcantonio
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How to keep going during NaNoWrimo or anytime
This month, I’m sure many of you are typing away hoping to meet the goal of 50,000 words for National Novel Writing Month. And you should be halfway there. Earlier this month, my writing friend Bonnie Dodge and I gave a presentation at our local library on the annual event, namely how to prepare, good…
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My new paranormal crime thriller arrives soon
When children begin disappearing in San Antonio, Detective Blue Rodriguez discovers the case echoes an old Mexican ghost story. The detective must confront her own past and come to term with her visions of the dying to find the stolen children. My new paranormal thriller, THE WEEPING WOMAN, will be available soon from Sunbury Press.…
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How my crush on Gregory Peck helped me become a writer
I can’t remember exactly when it happened, only that I do remember that I fell madly in love with Gregory Peck as a kid. Maybe it sparked when he was Atticus Finch, or as Captain Ahab. (I thought the scar made by the white whale was sexy even before I knew what sexy was.) Perhaps,…
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What makes a story great? Watch ‘Winchester ’73’
It is no secret I am an uber movie fan. But aside from watching movies for pure entertainment, as a writer I also pay attention to what makes a movie great, particularly the story. Recently, I again watched one of my favs, “Winchester ’73″on TV and again remarked to my husband, “This is one great…
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From book to play
The University of Arizona’s etc…Educational Theatre Company in Tucson will produce a play “Red Ridin’ in the Hood and Dos Cuentos” based on three stories from my award-winning children’s book, “Red Ridin’ in the Hood and Other Cuentos,” a retelling of traditional fairy tales with Latino characters and culture. The etc… production will feature The…
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My grandpa and Mexican bread pudding
I loved my grandfather very much and lost him when I was young. He taught me how to draw, and I remember his wonderful smile. Although he had to make his living working in a steel mill, he wrote plays. My mom said I must have taken after him, which is a great compliment. What…
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Premiere of my new play; challenging yourself is always a good thing
Tonight is the premiere of my first play, Tears for Llorona. This is so exciting to see my words come to life. However, the process was a challenge. About two years ago, Carolyn White with the Magic Valley Arts Council, asked me to consider writing a play with Latino themes and culture to open at…
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Talking memories with Connie
Recently, I returned home from visiting my mom, Concepcion Santos or Connie to her family and friends. At age 86, she is fragile yes, and a little forgetful, but still funny and full of memories. Sitting in her room or taking a drive, we talked about those memories. She talked about how her and my…