-June 2017 - Dos Santos is named a finalist for best translation English to Spanish by the International Latino Book Awards.
-June 2015 - Dos Santos in English and Spanish are published in Kindle version.
-June 2015 - Dos Santos in Spanish is published.
-September 2014 - Initial draft of a translation of Dos Santos to Spanish is completed.
-May 30, 2013 - Dos Santos is awarded a second place in the historical fiction category of the International Latino Book Awards in New York City.
-May 2, 2013 - Dos Santos is now available at Calophon Books, Aurora St., Ithaca, NY.
-March 2013 - Dos Santos is now available at La Casa Azul Bookstore, 143 E. 103rd Street, New York, NY 10029
(between Lexington & Park Ave, steps away from the 6 train - 103rd street stop). Stop by to check it out and support NYC's local Latino bookstore.
-January 2013 - Dos Santos has been nominated for the International Latino Book Award under the category of historical fiction. The award will be announced in April. Wish me luck!
-November 17, 2012 - Dos Santos was present at the First Annual Puerto Rican Authors Book Expo at Hostos Community College, Bronx, NY. This was a great event and Dos Santos was very well received by those in attendance.
-October 2012 - Dos Santos can now be found at the venerable, but very modern, Libreria La Tertulia, Ave. Ponce de Leon in Rio Piedras, PR (near UPR); and at Libros AC, Ave. Ponce de Leon, Santurce, PR (across the street from La Citadela, one block from Calle del Parque).
-October 18-21 2012 - Dos Santos was present at the Feria Internacional del Libro (International Book Fair) in San Juan, PR. I had the good fortune to meet several talented and inspiring authors from 'the island'. Look for their works and support independent writers:
Enid Sala - poet - Poemas Errantes: Desde tu orilla a la mia
Luis Lassen - novelist - Laguna Negra
Katty Llinas - autobiographic novel - Fui Reina y Abandone el Castillo
Steven Torres - autobiographic novel - Puedo seguir hacia adelante
Angel Y. Ortiz Torres - novelist - El Cuaderno del Encapuchado: El Retorno
-August 2012 - Dos Santos has been added to the library collections of the Tompkins County Public Library in Ithaca, NY and the Dade County Public Library in Miami, FL.
-June 12, 2012 - Fernando was interviewed by Bill Jaker in his radio program "Off The Page" in WSKG radio. You can listen to the interview online at - http://www.wskg.org/episode/dos-santos-fernando-de-arag-n
-June 2012 - Dos Santos was the subject of an article in El Nuevo Dia a leading newspaper in Puerto Rico. The article can be viewed at: http://www.elnuevodia.com/conquistanovelada-1271181.html
-May 2012 - Dos Santos has been added to the library collection in La Fortaleza, the State House of Puerto Rico. In a letter from the Governors office, they explain that "historical novels provide an interesting perspective about the past and present new opportunities for the public to learn more about their roots." This is very much in keeping with my motives for writing Dos Santos.
-Effective April 2, 2012 - a new updated and corrected version of Dos Santos is being sold. Corrections were made to elminate typos and other printing errors. The updated Dos Santos will provide a better reading experience.
-Since November 2011 - Dos Santos has been featured in three radio interviews in Upstate NY, one publication in Miami and soon there will be an article in El Nuevo Dia in Puerto Rico.
-June 2015 - Dos Santos in English and Spanish are published in Kindle version.
-June 2015 - Dos Santos in Spanish is published.
-September 2014 - Initial draft of a translation of Dos Santos to Spanish is completed.
-May 30, 2013 - Dos Santos is awarded a second place in the historical fiction category of the International Latino Book Awards in New York City.
-May 2, 2013 - Dos Santos is now available at Calophon Books, Aurora St., Ithaca, NY.
-March 2013 - Dos Santos is now available at La Casa Azul Bookstore, 143 E. 103rd Street, New York, NY 10029
(between Lexington & Park Ave, steps away from the 6 train - 103rd street stop). Stop by to check it out and support NYC's local Latino bookstore.
-January 2013 - Dos Santos has been nominated for the International Latino Book Award under the category of historical fiction. The award will be announced in April. Wish me luck!
-November 17, 2012 - Dos Santos was present at the First Annual Puerto Rican Authors Book Expo at Hostos Community College, Bronx, NY. This was a great event and Dos Santos was very well received by those in attendance.
-October 2012 - Dos Santos can now be found at the venerable, but very modern, Libreria La Tertulia, Ave. Ponce de Leon in Rio Piedras, PR (near UPR); and at Libros AC, Ave. Ponce de Leon, Santurce, PR (across the street from La Citadela, one block from Calle del Parque).
-October 18-21 2012 - Dos Santos was present at the Feria Internacional del Libro (International Book Fair) in San Juan, PR. I had the good fortune to meet several talented and inspiring authors from 'the island'. Look for their works and support independent writers:
Enid Sala - poet - Poemas Errantes: Desde tu orilla a la mia
Luis Lassen - novelist - Laguna Negra
Katty Llinas - autobiographic novel - Fui Reina y Abandone el Castillo
Steven Torres - autobiographic novel - Puedo seguir hacia adelante
Angel Y. Ortiz Torres - novelist - El Cuaderno del Encapuchado: El Retorno
-August 2012 - Dos Santos has been added to the library collections of the Tompkins County Public Library in Ithaca, NY and the Dade County Public Library in Miami, FL.
-June 12, 2012 - Fernando was interviewed by Bill Jaker in his radio program "Off The Page" in WSKG radio. You can listen to the interview online at - http://www.wskg.org/episode/dos-santos-fernando-de-arag-n
-June 2012 - Dos Santos was the subject of an article in El Nuevo Dia a leading newspaper in Puerto Rico. The article can be viewed at: http://www.elnuevodia.com/conquistanovelada-1271181.html
-May 2012 - Dos Santos has been added to the library collection in La Fortaleza, the State House of Puerto Rico. In a letter from the Governors office, they explain that "historical novels provide an interesting perspective about the past and present new opportunities for the public to learn more about their roots." This is very much in keeping with my motives for writing Dos Santos.
-Effective April 2, 2012 - a new updated and corrected version of Dos Santos is being sold. Corrections were made to elminate typos and other printing errors. The updated Dos Santos will provide a better reading experience.
-Since November 2011 - Dos Santos has been featured in three radio interviews in Upstate NY, one publication in Miami and soon there will be an article in El Nuevo Dia in Puerto Rico.