Frank Mundo's Blog - Posts Tagged "essay"

I wrote the opening essay for this powerful new book called Ban This: The BSP Anthology of Xican@ Literature, edited by SJ Rivera, which was published on July 4th, 2012, is now available at Barnes & Nobles and Amazon.com in paperback from Broken Sword Publications.

http://www.amazon.com/%C2%A1Ban-This-...

Book Description:
WARNING: This book is a weapon. This book is extremely dangerous. This book is explosive. This book is illegal. This book could land you in jail! Broken Sword Publications proudly presents, ¡Ban This! The BSP Anthology of Xican@ Literature, an unparalleled survey of some the best Xican@ voices of the modern era. Santino J. Rivera, author and indie publisher, introduces readers to the most significant and compelling voices of the Xican@ movement since Message to Aztlán. Selecting the best literature available from barrios coast to coast, Rivera has created an anthology that in itself is an act of defiance to those who would ban books, censor culture and re-write history. This collection reflects both a dynamic and cohesive portrait of modern Xican@ literature - which is American literature. These are the stories for a new generation of revolutionaries. This groundbreaking anthology includes works by Francisco X. Alarcón, Gustavo Arellano, Lalo Alcaraz, Luis Alberto Urrea, Rodolfo Acuña as well as works from many new voices culled from the woodsheds of Neo Aztlán. ¡Ban This! The BSP Anthology of Xican@ Literature is a weapon of mass education. These are our stories and they deserve to be heard. This book is a tightly-packed tome of literary rebellion just waiting to be unleashed.

Full list of contributors in alphabetical order:

Adrianna Simone
Alejandro Dennis Morales
Andrea J. Serrano
Annemarie Pérez
Art Meza
David Cid
Deadlee
Del Zamora
Francisco X. Alarcón
Frank Mundo
Frank S. Lechuga
Gina Ruiz
Gustavo Arellano
Hector Chavana Jr.
Jehuniko
Jessica Lopez Lyman
Jim Marquez
Johnathan Gomez
José-Ariel Cuevas
Karina Oliva
Lalo Alcaraz
Lauro Vasquez
Lizz Huerta
Luis Alberto Urrea
Luisa Leija
Maria Cesena
Mario Barrera
Matt Sedillo
Miguel Jimenez
Milo M. Alvarez
Noemi Martinez
Odilia Galván Rodríguez
Phyllis Victoria Lopez
Roberto "Dr. Cintli" Rodriguez
Rodolfo Acuna
Sara Ines Calderon
Santino J. Rivera
Vincent Cooper
Xicano X



http://www.amazon.com/%C2%A1Ban-This-...

My new essay about marriage is out. Check it out. Yes, it's a true story :)

http://goodmenproject.com/marriage-2/...

I recently had a heart attack and it really added some perspective to my life. In true writer form, I wrote an essay about the experience for The Good Men Project. It's called Marriage Before, During and After a Heart Attack.

If you have a minute, check it out. It's a great read for the holidays. Either way, be sure to tell the ones you love that you love them.

http://goodmenproject.com/marriage-2/...

On Thursday, February 21, I'll be reading at SHINE:
Bright Stories of Positive Change
Live Music: Janice Anderson

February’s Invited Storytellers:

Princella Baker * Deana Barone * Jen Bloom * Eric Bloom
Stacie Chaiken * Shannon Esra * Frank Mundo
7:30-9:30 Third Thursday of Every Month

Doors open at 7:30 for Guest Storyteller sign-up, music and mingling.

Stories and guest storyteller drawing start at 8.

YWCA Santa Monica/Westside
2019 14th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405

$5-$10 Suggested Donation
http://www.storiesbloom.com/StoriesBl...

Pretty cool. My essay, "Marriage Before, During and After a Heart Attack" is a finalist for SHINE's storytelling "Best of" Edition.

I'll be reading it at the YWCA in Santa Monica in February, along with the other finalist. Sounds like fun.

I'll post the event info once it's officially booked.

In the meantime, it's posted here if you want to read it -->

http://goodmenproject.com/marriage-2/...

I’ll be reading, "A Day at the Beach" at Shine: Bright Stories of Positive Change on Thursday, September 18 at 7:30pm at the YWCA Santa Monica Westside, 2019 14th Street in Santa Monica. Come check it out if you're in the neighborhood. It's a good time and a great cause.

SHINE is produced by Storey Productions in association with Santa Monica Repertory Theater, UCLArts and Healing, and the YWCA Women’s Partnership. Tickets: $10 donation.

I’ll be reading with Deana Barone, Barra Grant, Lisa Mora, Sy Rosen, Oscar Sagastume and David Ivan Temianka. Live music provided by Sunny Hilden, a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter.

Learn more about this event at http://www.santamonicadispatch.com/20...

Is there a poet you return to again and again for inspiration? For me, it's Chaucer and his Canterbury Tales.

To learn more, check out my essay in Touchstone Poets Series: "Returning to Canterbury." #poetry

http://alkhemiapoetica.blogspot.com/2...