But I Write Spanish
Nah, I don't dance Spanish either..
I never learned to speak Spanish and I know only a few words I picked up working as a nurse, but I love a sound and rhythm of this melodious, dynamic language.
I never learned to speak Spanish and I know only a few words I picked up working as a nurse, but I love a sound and rhythm of this melodious, dynamic language.
And, of course, I love watching the Spanish dance as well.
You might ask how could I publish books in Spanish if I don't speak the language. Well, I met Carmen, an English teacher in Spain, on Facebook, and she mentioned that she needs to refine her English skills. So I asked her if she would translate some of my books. She agreed, and, of course, I paid for the translation because I value the work of others.
First she translated two of my children's books and later my fantasy series.
A storybook for children 4-12
A little girl teaches her family and her friends how to relate
to someone who is hearing impaired.
When Grandma Rosa lost her hearing, Sandra and her parents became frustrated and sad. They didn’t know what to do and how to learn to communicate better with Grandma Rosa. They tried shouting, changing the tone of their voices or leaning closer to her ear when they talked, to no avail. Rosa could hear some sounds clearly, but certain sounds she couldn’t hear well. It became an everyday struggle for the family, and they missed the comforting family conversations at dinner time. Sandra finds a website for hearing impaired people that explains how deaf people communicate. They start learning sign language and to “talk” with their fingers. Sandra and Grandma Rosa find realize that with compassion, love, and hard work, they can overcome the obstacles of disability. |
Bilingual storybook for children 4-12
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Sarah, Emma’s mom, promised to bird-sit Pico for two weeks
but soon regrets her decision because the noisy parrot keeps screeching and
squawking all day, annoying her family and the neighbors. When Pico makes a mess
of Emma’s room, Emma gets very angry, but her friends help her. Charlotte
notices that Pico seems sad, and Pedro finds out why Pico is shrieking so loudly
all the time. The parrot is frustrated because nobody pays attention to him,
and nobody understands what he wants.
The purpose of this English and Spanish bilingual book is to show children the beauty of another language and that learning a new language doesn’t have to be boring, it could be fun. The story also delivers a message that when we don’t take the time to listen to each other, we tend to judge others quickly before we get to know them |
Alternate history fantasy
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Durante siglos, Morana
esperó el momento adecuado para reunirse con su amado Joland y conseguir el poder
necesario para gobernar el clan ancestral, que aún persiste oculto entre
nosotros, con su estricta jerarquía, reglas mortales y tradiciones. Ilona no sabe
que ha sido elegida para detener el malévolo plan de Morana. Tampoco sabe nada
acerca de su legado personal ni de leyendas o rituales, cuando comienza a
recordar las instrucciones de su madre, ocultas entre rimas. No es consciente
de que su tranquila vida como doctora está a punto de cambiar y que se verá arrastrada
a un peligroso mundo lleno de secretos. El descubrimiento de su poder de sanación
y su capacidad de detener el tiempo son a la vez, emocionantes y aterradores. Aparece
un hombre siniestro e Ilona relaciona su presencia con una serie de misteriosas
muertes a su alrededor. Por otro lado, habiendo estado enamorada en secreto de
su mejor amigo, de repente, se siente atraída por el extraño que aparece en su
sueño, sintiéndose muy confundida por el fuerte sentimiento de atracción.
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The series is also available in English
available as box set or 3 separate eBook and paperback on AMAZON
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When a young doctor, Ilona, starts to develop unusual
powers, her life and her beliefs change. Thrown into a world of clan mysteries,
traditions and secrets, she begins remembering her mother’s instructions
concealed as rhymes.
Punished by the ancestors long
ago, Mora has waited centuries for the chance to reunite with her beloved
Joland. Now, she seeks to gain the power to rule the ancient clan with a strict
hierarchy and deadly laws that still exist hidden among us.
Ilona has been chosen by the ancestors to stop
Mora and save the future of the clan.
She has been in love with her best friend but is also drawn
to the stranger who appears in a peculiar dream.
Does she have the strength to fight evil?
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En el libro 1,
“Protegida por el Halcón”, Ilona ve como le es arrebatada su tranquila vida y
se ve obligada a enfrentarse a lo desconocido, lo cual la lleva a descubrir
secretos ancestrales de los hunos. En el libro 2, adquiere poderes inimaginables
para proteger a su familia y el futuro de su pueblo. Ella puede usar sus
poderes para el bien o el mal absoluto, la elección sólo depende de ella. El
derecho de Ilona a ejercer como curandera se entremezcla con sus deseos de
mujer y eso la lleva a tener que aclarar sus sentimientos acerca de los dos
hombres de su vida. Viaja con Ilona desde los tiempos en que su pueblo era
nómada, pasando por castillos del siglo 14 hasta la actualidad, mientras lucha
por superar los obstáculos en su camino.
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A chance friendship provided a win-win situation, mirroring the heartwarming themes in your books.
ReplyDeleteYes, it did :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful connection and inspiring story! I'd love to have my children's books translated one day.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great feeling that people who don't speak English can read my books too
DeleteTranslating your work into Spanish, French or any other language opens up a mine of possibilities. Well done, Erika.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does :)
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