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The Book of Isabel
Louis Ortiz is an aspiring author finishing his debut novel. Before applying the final touches, he gives the manuscript to his longtime friend, Naomi, on the eve of her life-threatening operation. The manuscript, entitled "The Book of Isabel," is an autobiographical story set in 1999, where Louis first learns to come to grips with lost loves and strained friendships. Taking place in Syracuse and New York City, this story within a story is a continuation of "Hanging Upside Down," that explains Isabel's role in Louis' life and asks the question, do friends really last forever?
334 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 14, 2016
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About the author
Anthony Otero
3 books31 followersAnthony Otero, a Bronx native, Syracuse University alum, Afro-Latino blogger/podcaster, and a former contributor to the Huffington Post, is a self-published author and two-time comic story writer. He began his blogging career in 2009 which chronicled his journey as a student affairs professional going through a divorce to his journey toward self-publishing.
His first book, Hanging Upside Down, is a fiction novel that explores the pressures men face after divorce, the consequences of letting good intentions go astray, and how a single turn of events can change the world as they know it.
The Book of Isabel is a follow-up story that examines questions about friendships and lost loves.
His short story, "La Casita of American Heroes" is featured in the Eisner Winning Comic Book Anthology Puerto Rico Strong where all the proceeds went to the people affected by Hurricane Maria.
In 2021, Anthony wrote a short digital comic entitled "Third World" as a bonus to the anthology Mañana: Latinx Comics from the 25th Century.
Anthony is also 1/6 co-host of BlackComicsChat on Twitch. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @latinegro.
His first book, Hanging Upside Down, is a fiction novel that explores the pressures men face after divorce, the consequences of letting good intentions go astray, and how a single turn of events can change the world as they know it.
The Book of Isabel is a follow-up story that examines questions about friendships and lost loves.
His short story, "La Casita of American Heroes" is featured in the Eisner Winning Comic Book Anthology Puerto Rico Strong where all the proceeds went to the people affected by Hurricane Maria.
In 2021, Anthony wrote a short digital comic entitled "Third World" as a bonus to the anthology Mañana: Latinx Comics from the 25th Century.
Anthony is also 1/6 co-host of BlackComicsChat on Twitch. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @latinegro.
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June 8, 2016
A fun, fast read that delves into the earlier, post undergrad life of your favorite main character.
Another great installment on the life of Louis Ortiz!
Another great installment on the life of Louis Ortiz!
November 20, 2023
Truly worthy sequel to the Hanging Upside Down novel. A very honest depiction of the characters that we grew to love in the original.
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