Her debut novel, set in turn of the century ponce, puerto rico, garnered second place for best latino focused fiction book, english, at the 2017 international latino book award with latino. Eleanor parker sapia, a puerto ricanborn novelist, was raised in the us, europe and the colonial city of ponce, puerto rico where she got the idea for her debut novel, a decent woman. Up for grabs is an autographed copy of a decent woman. Aug 15, 2018 a decent woman by eleanor parker sapia. Dec 19, 2019 a decent woman, third printing with new book cover and surprise wedding is available now at amazon in kindle and paperback. Im reading this last book on how to write a breakout novel and no more howto books my book, a decent woman, is ready and when im asked if my book is finished, i shall ask the person to cover their ears and i shall yell, hell, yes. Jun 24, 2018 in a decent woman, parkersapia helps us, the readers, overcome our insulated perspective by giving us a multilayered novel that deals in depth and detail with mans cruelty and infidelity to woman. A decent woman by eleanor parker sapia join author eleanor parker sapia as her historical novel, a decent woman, is featured around the blogosphere from march 16april 6, and enter the giveaway. Eleanor parker sapia is a puerto ricanborn novelist, exhibiting painter, mother of three, and photographer, raised in the us, europe, and the colonial city of ponce, puerto rico.
I wish to thank eleanor parker sapia for graciously interviewing me and helping me share my message of survival against all odds. When shes attacked during her pregnancy, she and ana become allies to preserve serafinas honor. Dec 23, 20 i was at that sweet spot until i bought yet another book on editing last week. Ana belen opaku, an afrocuban born into slavery, is a proud midwife with a tempestuous past. Puerto ricanborn eleanor parker sapia is the author of the multiawardwinning novel, a decent woman, published by winter goose publishing. A decent woman by eleanor parker sapia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 25, 2014 a decent woman by eleanor parker sapia a decent woman by eleanor parker sapia pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad. Eleanor jean parker june 26, 1922 december 9, 20 was an american actress who appeared in some 80 movies and television series. A decent woman was selected as a book of the month by las comadres and friends national latino book club in 2015, and eleanor is featured in the anthology, latina authors and their muses. In other words, how much of an historical novel is history and how much is literary fiction. Writing historical fiction to reachteach new audiences.
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She has lived in france, greece, austria and in brussels, belgium, where she spent years. And what has eleanor sapia parker done in a decent woman scarlet river press, 364 pages. Set against the backdrop of the unforgivingly patriarchal culture of puerto rico in the early 1900s, sapias story is a lyrical work that is both a. Mar 27, 2015 a decent woman by eleanor parker sapia join author eleanor parker sapia as her historical novel, a decent woman, is featured around the blogosphere from march 16april 6, and enter the giveaway. Apr 08, 2019 eleanor parker sapia author of a decent woman. As a child, she could be found drawing, writing short stories, and reading nancy drew books sitting on a tree branch. A memoir of grit and grace, her debut memoir of the turbulent and uncertain childhood she survived.
After testifying at an infanticide trial, ana is forced. Jan 17, 2017 a decent woman elegant and evocative, eleanor parker sapias a decent woman is the tale of two different women from very different classes of society who develop a deep bond of friendship. By eleanor parker sapia published by booktrope publishing isbn. A decent woman is the multiawardwinning novel by puerto ricanborn writer eleanor parker sapia. A decent woman written by author eleanor parker sapia could very well be a true story about a womans right to freedom and independence. This historical fiction takes place in ponce, puerto rico in the early 1900s. After testifying at an infanticide trial, ana is forced to reveal a dark secret from her past while she continues to hide a more sinister one. Eleanor parker sapia archives historical novel society. Eleanor parker sapia, author author, a decent woman, second place, best latino focused fiction, english at 2017 international latino book awards. In a decent woman, parkersapia helps us, the readers, overcome our insulated perspective by giving us a multilayered novel that deals in depth and detail with mans cruelty and infidelity to woman. Eleanor is featured in the awardwinning anthology, latino authors and their muses, edited by mayra calvani. An actress of notable versatility, she was called woman of a thousand faces by doug mcclelland, author of a biography of parker by the same title. Her debut book, set in turn of the century ponce, puerto rico, was awarded second place for best latino focused fiction book at the 2017 international latino book awards with latino literacy now. Eleanor parker sapia is the author of the awardwinning, historical novel a decent woman, which is set in the late 1800s in ponce, puerto rico and tells the story of the lifelong friendship between midwife ana and her friend serafina.
Puerto ricanborn eleanor parker sapia is the author of the multiawardwinning historical novel, a decent woman, published by winter goose publishing. Eleanor is the mother of two adult children, and she lives in west virginia. Jun 03, 2015 eleanor parker sapias a decent woman is an englishlanguage historical novel set in ponce in the early 1900s, which follows the friendship between serafina martinez a pretty teenager of higher station in life, who winds up marrying into an affluent uppercrust family, and ana belen opaku, a black cuban midwife who begins delivering. Her debut novel, set in turn of the century ponce, puerto rico, garnered second place for best latino focused fiction book, english, at the 2017 international latino book award with latino literacy now. The book explores the battle of two women from different backgrounds who defend their dignity against the pain of betrayal in a maledominated society. Feb 20, 2015 a decent woman is the multiawardwinning novel by puerto ricanborn writer eleanor parker sapia. Overall, a decent woman is a powerful and moving tale. A class and racial division opens up between ana and serafina when. Puerto ricanborn eleanor parker sapia is the author of the multiawardwinning, bestselling historical novel, a decent woman, published by winter goose publishing. Her debut novel, a decent woman, is coming out fall 2014 booktrope books. Im thrilled to share the new cover of a decent woman. Buy a decent woman by parker sapia, eleanor 2015 paperback by isbn.
Author eleanor parker sapia lovingly evokes old puerto rico. Hfvbt presents eleanor parker sapias a decent woman book. Her debut novel, set in turn of the century ponce, puerto rico, is a finalist for best latino focused fiction book in the 2017 international latino book award with latino literacy now. Puerto ricanborn eleanor parker sapia is the author of the awardwinning historical novel, a decent woman, published by scarlet river press. Join author eleanor parker sapia as her historical novel, a decent woman, is featured around the blogosphere from march 16april 6, and enter the giveaway.
Parkersapias novel is set in puerto rico at the turn of the twentieth century, yet these lines could have been written in any time. The book garnered second place for best latino focused fiction in 2017, and was awarded an honorable mention for best historical fiction in 2016. Discover book depositorys huge selection of eleanor parker books online. Multiawardwinning novel, 2016 and 2017 international latino book award. Eleanor parker sapia, awa writer of caribbean historical and. Set in 1900 puerto rico, against the combustive backdrop of a society where women are treated like possessions, multiawardwinning author eleanor parker sapia explores the battle of two women defending their dignity against the pain of betrayal in a society resistant to change. Eleanor parker sapia, berkeley county, west virginia. Eleanor parker sapia ponce, puerto rico, at the turn of the century. Eleanor is featured in the anthology, latina authors and their muses. A decent woman by parker sapia, eleanor 2015 paperback.
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