TEN THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MY
NOVEL, DEFIANCE AND REDEMPTION
1. 1. Much of the story
was shaped while the author was daydreaming as she stared at a birdhouse that
hung from a tree outside her window.
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2. The romantic and passionate love scenes are equally intense in the Spanish version of the novel, Desafío y redención, Una vida de vínculos intactos, which is available on Amazon and other bookstores.
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3. The country, Ecuador, in which the story takes place, gave women
the right to vote before America did.
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4. In the chapter, “Casa Jaramillo” Aunt Micho speaks of the “Four Fortunes” for
women, beauty, love, health, and wealth. This was entirely fiction. There was
an Aunt Micho in real life, but no theory of the “Four Fortunes” and how to
experience them.
5. 5. The tiniest monkey in the world which fits in the palm of the hand called a “marmoset,” is discussed in the story along with interesting information about the Amazon jungle, its healing plants, and shamanism.
6. 6. Readers will also learn
about some of the flora and fauna of Ecuador. For example, although it is the
fourth-smallest country in South America, it has more bird species than any in
North America and Europe combined!
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7. There are fascinating historical facts about the story which takes place between the
first and second world wars. For example, while most of the world suffered
direct human and economic loss during those wars, Ecuador looked out across her
continent unscathed.
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8. The story also covers the glamour of the 30s and 40s when women began to feel the
possibility of some freedom and independence in their private and public lives.
9. 9. In the true story, Eva’s sister and Eva’s older daughter Amalia left the country together
before Eva did. Then Eva left alone. A year later, after she got work, Eva sent
for her youngest daughter Maria and her friend Marta, who was the child’s
caretaker at the time.
t10. The twenty-nine people that lived with Marta was true. It was also true that the parrot who lived with them spoke fluent Spanish, imitated mourners cries, and knew how to curse.
Before Maria retired as a therapist, she specialized in women’s issues and founded the Wise Women’s Circle a ritualistic and transpersonal study group that continues today. The women support each other through life’s challenges and in the growth of mind, body, and spirit.
Maria Andrade’s books for children and adults is found in a variety of genres. This is an unforgettable first novel that reflects her imagination and creative storytelling.
Defiance and Redemption is her latest release.
Visit her website at www.booksasfriends.com or connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads.
These insights have made a fascinating book even more so!
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