Stacia

“Somewhere on the lower east side, an artist had once handed me a map she'd designed. Instead of landmark buildings or venues, the map contained references to important events that had happened to her at certain cross streets, coffee shops, parks. The map had guided me through that stranger's breakups, memorable encounters, unforgettable parties, exquisite dinners. The map also revealed the exact locations of a haunting confession, a betrayal, and a promise that would soon be forgotten. A map of emotions was perhaps closer to anyone's perception of reality. While walking through a familiar city, wasn't spatial awareness always linked to old memories and regrets?”
― Ledia Xhoga, Misinterpretation

“She lies truthfully, like any good writer,' Robert answered, 'and if she lies truthfully, it's because she knows what she's talking about.”
― Claudia Piñeiro, Una suerte pequeña [A Little Luck]

“Language, for me, is the highest degree of reality.”
― Amélie Nothomb, Une Forme de vie

“To read with a fever is a lottery; the contents of the text will either dissolve or penetrate deep into the cracks accidentally opened by an out-of-control temperature.”
― Ia Genberg, The Details