A message to me from Spain...

I wanted to share with you one of the most fantastic experiences I just had. A gentleman from Zaragoza, Spain - the setting of my new book Agustina de Aragón - saw the trailer on Youtube, and wrote to me on Facebook.

He was not happy with me at all and, using a translator, he told me that although he has not read the book, it could not possibly be good. "Certainly, you know nothing about the truth of her life", he told me.

I thanked him for his comments, using a translator, and began describing the contents of the book, Agustina's fight for freedom as a civilian, guerilla, then soldier. I told him that few people know her story in America and having great respect and admiration for her, and now a great love for Spain, I wanted to write this book as a tribute to her bravery.

After a few more conversations between us, he admitted that few people in Zaragoza remember Agustina's history, although he keeps a painting of her on his Facebook page.
And he commended me for my tribute. He also invited me to visit Zaragoza so I could tour her home town. We are now friends on Facebook.

Honestly, this conversation, prompting a friendship from so far away in the heart of the setting of my book, is the greatest success that I have ever achieved.