“The Cuba Files: Che Guevara”

ChefishingAs I’ve been out and about talking about Havana Lost, it’s struck me how little people really know about Cuba. As a result, I thought it might be a good idea to write a few blog posts about the island. I’m not an expert, but I have read a lot about Cuba’s history, culture, and I spent ten days there. If you haven’t read Havana Lost yet, perhaps these posts will give you some background that will make the book more enjoyable. So, welcome to “The Cuba Files.”

A short history of Che Guevara

For the first “Cuba File,” I’m taking a quick look at Ernesto Che Guevara, the man who personifies Cuba for many people, and a true legend, especially for the Radical Left during the late Sixties.

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Digital Book Today Reposts “English language bookstore in Havana”

Just a note to let you know that Digital Book Today has reposted my news about the English language bookstore opening in Havana. Which gives me another opportunity to urge any and everyone who might be going to Cuba in the next few months to take  an extra bag with gently used or new books … Read more

Mini Book Tour – Michigan and Kerrytown

By the time you read this I’ll be on my way to Michigan for a mini-book tour with two other authors. Which seems quite counter-intuitive these days, since so many readers buy electronic versions of my books. As the ebook revolution continues, you’ve undoubtedly heard others bemoan (or cheer, depending on your perspective)  the disappearance … Read more

Havana Found – A new English language bookstore in Havana

I like that my latest release, Havana Lost, hit the shelves around the same time a little miracle happened. After decades without an English language bookstore, one has opened in Havana. It’s the first one since the revolution. Does the new store, aptly named Cuba Libro, mark the start of Cuba’s eventual re-entry into the … Read more

Lean Where?

Ex-VP of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google and a former Facebook CEO, Sheryl Sandberg is a powerful woman. Her best-selling first book Lean In – Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, deals with the importance for women to  ‘lean into’ life to capitalize on both professional and personal opportunities. A heady mix, … Read more