I once heard an author say that writing was a solitary exercise. I find it to not be the case. Characters in stories become as real (perhaps even more real) than people in my life. I look forward to seeing them on the page and what they will reveal to me of their makeup as they evolve. Pretty exciting stuff!
Following is a snippet of Scarecrow’s Memories, Armando’s latest work, his second novel scheduled for release in late 2024 and is not yet available.
“It’s my first day. I transferred here from Albuquerque,” she answered.
“Well, welcome to La Cruz High School, Dorothy,” Roberto said.
“Dorothy?”
“You landed here from nowhere where there’re poor munchkin students, witch teachers, and a clueless wizard for a principal.”
“You’re funny.”
“Funny? I just call it like I see it, Dorothy.”
“It’s Elizabeth, but most people call me Beth.”
“So, Beth, are you a good witch or a bad witch?”
“I can be both. How about you? Are you the cowardly lion?”
“Worse. I’m the brainless scarecrow, but you can call me Roberto.”
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And so begins a relationship that to survive, would have to weather fearsome storms: racism, Christian families, one fundamentalist Protestant, then other fundamentalist Catholic, brutal wars in the Mideast, and the worst psychological/emotional affliction, PTSD.
The novel takes place in norther New Mexico and fluctuates from the 1600s to modern times.
Samples of Armando’s Works
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Armando will be on tour in the US for the release of his latest work. Check the events page regularly for an event in your area.
