Why We Need Historical Fiction
In the past two weeks, I’ve spoken at two events about my novel Gringolandia and my translation of the picture book Three Balls of Wool (Can Change the World)...
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The Time Has Come for Three Balls of Wool (Can Change the World)
Release day for the Amnesty International co-sponsored Three Balls of Wool (Can Change the World), a picture book of a refugee family in their new home.
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Lisbon’s Hipster Neighborhoods of 2017
A roundup of Lisbon’s most lively, up-and-coming neighborhoods for visitors in 2017, where one can go beyond the typical tourist experience.
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Stories Dictators Tell
An overview of common stories that dictatorships and despotic regimes tell to justify their power and policies.
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New Choices Abound in 2017: Richard Lachmann’s Lisbon Restaurant Reviews
The restaurant scene in Lisbon is getting more interesting and exciting year by year, as described in this 2017 roundup of seafood, Indian, desserts, and more.
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The Wildfires in Portugal: How You Can Help
The impact of the June 2017 wildfires in Portugal and how readers of this blog can help the victims of the fire.
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