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Enrique Flores-Galbis

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in Havana, Cuba

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Children's Books, Historical Fiction, Literature & Fiction

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Enrique is painter who started writing when he returned to Cuba after being away for thirty years. As he painted in the streets of Havana during the day dusty memories started flood back,then at night he would record his vivid memories. His two books grew out of the three notebooks he filled during those late night sessions.
Enrique lives in New York with his wife, who is also and artist, and his two lovely daughters, and we can't forget his constant companion, Chico the dog.
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My 90 Mile Necklace

Every book starts with an idea and then an itch. The idea can be murky and shapeless, or clear and perfect as a pearl. The itch comes from the need to scratch your idea into the shape of a book, just to see how it looks in the real world. This is where imagination meets creativity, and the gravity and friction of the writing process start to shape, and change your idea.
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Published on August 16, 2012 12:28 • Tags: 90-miles-to-havana, about-writing, enrique-flores-galbis

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Salammbo

by Gustave Flaubert

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Enrique Flores-Galbis said: " Flaubert's genius of description allows him to present a grand sweep of landscapes, characters and events in a way that keeps the reader tight on the narrative. Man! This french guy can write. ...more "

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All the Pretty Horses by Cormac Mc Carthy: Teacher Guide (Novel Units)

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