Etiqueta: the portuguese immigrant
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Feeling Like a Real Author
This past Christmas, that response has made me feel more like a writer than ever before. Not because of numbers or milestones, but because the appetite is still there. The stories are still moving, still being shared, still finding their way into hands and hearts.
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A Free Holiday Treat For You
Curl up with some Christmas reading that celebrates culture, saudade and memories of back home.
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Toronto Public Library: The Portuguese Immigrant : Atlantic Heritage Story by Meireles, Devin
Something to be proud of- how many other indie authors can say the same!?
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Interview: Devin Meireles | Author, The Portuguese Immigrant
Devin took on the mission of exploring his family’s origins, traditions, and customs on the island of São Miguel. From that journey came his remarkable book titled “The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story”.
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3 Year Anniversary of The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story
It was 3 years ago when I set out on a self-publishing journey to share my grandfather’s story. Weaving a wonderful tale of the struggles and triumphs as well as the rich culture of my ancestry, my book follows Vovô, who was the impetus for a new beginning.
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How to Download Free Ebooks For Christmas — Portuguese Heritage Books
Christmas is the season of giving! I wanted to connect with more readers that share an interest in Portugal so my ebooks are Free on all Amazon Kindle devices and the app.
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Garden Reading Etobicoke (July 7) Hosted by Carmelinda Scian
Many thanks Carmelinda Scian! The range of voices and stories were illuminating and I commend you for coordinating such a fantastic garden reading event. It was certainly satisfying to connect with readers and to meet other authors slinging their own stories.
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Who was The Portuguese Immigrant?
He lived a life worth writing about so I wrote his biography to commemorate that and to share with the Portuguese community. Read more about his life in my narrative nonfiction novel, The Portuguese Immigrant: Atlantic Heritage Story.
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What Do We Live For?
Everyday we walk on the soil laid down by generations that preceded us. Without pondering on how things got this way, we enable the suppression of these important stories. Our memory’s sake depends on the living…
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Nova Fronteira
She placed a knit blanket over her head for protection against the cold breeze. The elements rattled her willpower, but that was nothing compared to how she felt. Contractions hammered on as she got closer with each step, but she endured the stabbing pain.
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Ponta Delgada Is a Beautiful Historic City
The Portas da Cidade was a central monument where life circulated around. The beautiful city gates symbolize the earliest land defence and greets onlookers near the port.
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Special Promo: My ebook is Free for this week only! (November 22-26, 2022)
This entire experience has been cathartic for me and I hope that my book can resonate with other Portuguese people. It will surely remind readers of the tales that they heard from their families and even inspire some to seek their own history as well.