Raul Ramos y Sanchez's Blog, page 10

"I was awake till one in the morning to finish the book"

On Saturday November 3rd, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jesús Orosco, host of Alma Latina on KKUP 91.5 FM serving San Francisco's South Bay area. 
In describing PANCHO LAND during the interview, Jesus admitted he read the book in a single day. "I stayed up till one in the morning on a work night to finish it." (This sure made my day. Keeping people awake into the wee hours is the kind of praise authors dream about.) 
Hope you'll check out the interview and learn more about the books. 
LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW:
Raul Ramos y Sanchez





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North Cali Radio Interview on The Class H Trilogy

Serving the South San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Monterrey Bay Area Saturday November 3rd Show: Alma Latina at 12:15PM to 3PM Pac Time1PM: Interview with Raul Ramos y Sanchez
If you live in the North Bay area, I hope you'll tune into my interview with Jesús Orosco on KKUP 91.5 FM. We'll be discussing PANCHO LAND, the third novel in the Class H Trilogy. Among the topics we'll cover are immigration, the Latino identity, and even Sergio Romo's "I just look illegal" t-shirt. Jesús will be playing some cool sounds to fit the theme as well. Please join us!

Jesús Orosco, host of ALMA LATINA on KKUP 
Yeah, we'll be talking about it. 






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November's Class H Trilogy Signed Novel Winner

Say "CG" to Mr. Anthony Tilghman! Anthony is the November winner of a signed novel from the The Class H Trilogy page on Facebook. My deepest thanks to Anthony and everyone who supports the Class H Trilogy -- where someone wins a signed novel every month.


Want a chance to win a signed novel from the Class H trilogy every month? Click on the link below.

LIKE THE CLASS H TRILOGY ON FACEBOOK




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Win a signed novel when you Like the Class H Trilogy on Facebook

When you Like the Class H Trilogy page on Facebook, you're automatically entered in a drawing to win a signed novel from the series -- every month. Want your signed novel in print or as an eBook? The choice is yours. 
The Class H Trilogy page on Facebook  also posts intriguing quizzes, interesting historical facts, current events, and behind-the-scenes looks at events and interviews. 
I hope you'll join us. 
Raul Ramos y Sanchez

P.S.
I urge you to do this today. The next drawing will be held November 1st. 









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PANCHO LAND for Kindle coming November 12th

The Kindle edition of PANCHO LAND will officially release November 12, 2012. Additional eBook formats and a print edition are in the works.

The Kindle release of PANCHO LAND also unveils a new cover. This provocative design was privately tested. Although there were some detractors, the overwhelming majority of those polled felt the design was arresting and compelling. Your comments on the cover are most welcome.

A chance to win a signed copy every month!
Fans of the Class H Trilogy page on Facebook are automatically registered each month to win a signed and dedicated copy of any one of the three novels in the trilogy: AMERICA LIBRE, HOUSE DIVIDED or PANCHO LAND. Just click on the link below for your chance to win.

Like the Class H Trilogy on Facebook


My deepest thanks to the many friends and colleagues who have helped with the launch of PANCHO LAND. I am most grateful for your support.

Raul Ramos y Sanchez







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Great Expectations for online serialization

Charles Dickens rose to fame through his serialized fiction. Amazon.com is hoping for a 21st century revival with a new program that will present Kindle readers with the works of the favorite authors at $1.99 per digital installment. 

From the New York Times...
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
E-Books Expand Their Potential With Serialized FictionBy JULIE BOSMANCould serialized fiction finally force the e-book to evolve?Various ventures are trying to satisfy a common complaint about e-books: that they are simply black-and-white digital reproductions of long-form print books, flat and unoriginal in their design and concept. One variation, what publishers call enhanced e-books, with audio and video elements woven throughout the text, has largely fallen flat with readers.But serialized fiction, where episodes are delivered to readers in scheduled installments much like episodes in a television series, has been the subject of an unusual amount of experimentation in publishing in recent months. In September, Amazon announced Kindle Serials, stories sold for $1.99 and published in short episodes that download onto the Kindle as the episodes are released. Three of the first eight serials were produced by Plympton, a new literary studio.In August, Byliner, a digital publisher, announced that it would begin a new digital imprint devoted to serialized fiction, with work by Margaret Atwood and Joe McGinniss at its start.One of the most talked-about new experiments is taking serialized fiction a step further. Set to make its debut on Monday, it is a novel called "The Silent History" that is available on the AppleiPhone and its iPad. It includes interactive, user-generated elements.The app itself is free, but readers pay for the book's content, which arrives in daily installments of about 15 minutes' worth of reading.Eli Horowitz, a former publisher of McSweeney's, said the project grew out of his despair over the state of e-books when they began to emerge in earnest several years."It was a little bit of a depressing moment," Mr. Horowitz said last week. "We spent a lot of time making these print books into beautiful objects. And it seemed depressing to just squeeze them into a device. The prettiest e-book was still a little uglier than the worst book."He created "The Silent History" with Russell Quinn, a co-founder of the digital studio Spoiled Milk; Kevin Moffett, the author of "Further Interpretations of Real-Life Events," a story collection; and Matthew Derby, an author and designer.They wrote a 160,000-word book and, using the iPhone for inspiration, created a "scavenger hunt" element allowing readers to see more story lines by visiting specific locations - like China and Washington, D.C. - that are outlines on a map within the app. Users can also add their own story lines.The whole idea, Mr. Horowitz said, is finding ways for devices like the iPhone to tell a story in a way that a print book could not."It's a way to create a communal reading experience, so people can experience it in a certain time span together," Mr. Horowitz said. "What we tried to make was something that allowed for the reader to approach it in his or her way. We wanted to allow for all levels of interest and obsession."


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October Signed Novel Winner - Class H Trilogy

Congratulations to Jenell Terry! She is the October winner of a signed copy of a novel from the Class H Trilogy page on Facebook. 
If you'd like a chance every month to win a signed copy of your own, all you need do is "like" the Class H Trilogy page. Once you do, you'll be automatically entered in a chance to win. Just click the link below.

LIKE the Class H Trilogy page on Facebook.
As always, thanks most kindly for your support. 
Raul Ramos y Sanchez

The Class H Trilogy by Raul Ramos y Sanchez: AMERICA LIBRE, HOUSE DIVIDED & PANCHO LAND




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The Class H Trilogy page on Facebook

New Facebook page for my trilogy of novels












With the upcoming release of PANCHO LAND, the third novel in the Class H Trilogy, I've launched a new Facebook page for all three books. The Facebook page features book trailers, interview videos, behind the scenes writing tips and other related material. You can also sample the first chapters of each novel at my author's site.

A chance to win a signed novel each month
When you "like" the Class H Trilogy page on Facebook, you're automatically entered to win a signed copy of any of the three books each month.

To learn more, please visit the Class H Trilogy Facebook page.

Thanks for your support!
Raul




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Romney's "dependent" 47% are mostly in Red States

Mr. Romney would have you believe that 47% of the U.S. population are Welfare Queens living on the public weal who will vote for President Obama because he promises to keep them dependent. 

Ironically, the facts show that people in Republican Red States are the "Welfare Queens" who are more of a drain on federal resources than those in Democratic Blue States. The statistics are provided by Business Insider below.

As it turns out, it is red states that are overwhelmingly the Welfare Queen States. Yes, that's right. Red States — the ones governed by folks who think government is too big and spending needs to be cut — are a net drain on the economy, taking in more federal spending than they pay out in federal taxes. They talk a good game, but stick Blue States with the bill.

Take a look at the difference between federal spending on any given state and the federal taxes received from that state. We measure the difference as a dollar amount: Federal Spending per Dollar of Federal Taxes. A figure of $1.00 means that particular state received as much as it paid in to the federal government. Anything over a dollar means the state received more than it paid; anything less than $1.00 means the state paid more in taxes than it received in services. The higher the figure, the more a given state is a welfare queen.

Of the twenty worst states, 16 are either Republican dominated or conservative states. Let's go through the top twenty.

New Mexico: $2.03

Mississippi: $2.02

Alaska: $1.84

Louisiana: $1.78

West Virginia: $1.76

North Dakota: $1.68

Alabama: $1.66

South Dakota: $1.53

Kentucky: $1.51

Virginia: $1.51

Montana: $1.47

Hawaii: $1.44

Maine: $1.41

Arkansas: $1.41

Oklahoma: $1.36

South Carolina: $1.35

Missouri: $1.32

Maryland: $1.30

Tennessee: $1.27

Idaho: $1.21

Does anyone else notice the overwhelming presence of northern "rugged individualist" states, like Alaska, the Dakotas and Montana, along with most of the South? Why it's almost like there's a pattern here or something.Where can we find liberal bastions California, New York, and Massachusetts? California is 43rd, getting back only $0.78 for every dollar it sends to Washington. New York is 42nd, and one penny better off, at $0.79 per dollar. Massachusetts is 40th, receiving $0.82 for every dollar it sends to DC.

Read more: http://articles.businessinsider.com/2011-08-18/politics/30039546_1_blue-states-federal-taxes-red-states#ixzz275sOs9Si


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Generosity costs less than a wall

"My future is here." "Mi futuro esta aqui."

This is what a some young people in El Salvador are saying. Unlike many of their peers in other parts of Latin America, these young people are not planning to leave their families and friends seeking a better life in El Norte. These young people are hopeful. They believe in a chance to improve themselves and their local community without risking death, imprisonment or a life of fear in the shadows. Listen to them speak in the video below.



Listen to these young voices in El Salvador. Then consider this: Helping them build a better life at home is infinitely less costly than building an "impregnable" wall.

Raul Ramos y Sanchez


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