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Rudy Ruiz Wins Texas Institute of Letters Award

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CONGRATULATIONS to award-winning author RUDY RUIZ,
one of the sponsors for Las Comadres’ 2023 Worldwide Comadrazo. 

Rudy’s book, VALLEY OF SHADOWS, has won the Texas Institute of Letters Award for Best Book of Fiction.  

The novel sheds light on the dark past of injustice, isolation, and suffering along the U.S.- Mexico border.

AND! more congratulations are in order as he just sold his next novel, THE BORDER BETWEEN US, to Blackstone Publishing. The book is due out in September 2024.

“It’s wonderful to build momentum with readers and fans of literary fiction,” Rudy Ruiz states. “I’m particularly excited to share this novel with them. I’ve been working on it for the past decade. While fictional, it draws inspiration from my experiences coming of age on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as in the Northeast.”

THE BORDER BETWEEN US is narrated in first person by a character named Ramón Lopez, whom the novel follows from childhood to adulthood. Ramón is a sensitive and gifted child who wholeheartedly embraces the American Dream. Growing up as a first-generation American along the US-Mexico border in the 1970’s and 80’s, he is inspired by his father’s optimistic ambition and tireless drive. But as his family’s prospects are battered by poor decisions and a bad economy, Ramón’s aspirations and ideas lead him in a direction which diverges from that of his family.

Read the press release for the new novel here:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rudy-ruizs-border-between-us-130900558.html

Visit Rudy’s website here:  https://rudyruiz.com/

 

Maria C. Ferrer
Executive Director
Las Comadres Para Las Americas

 

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Comadre University–Golf Clinics for Women

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Comadre University presents . . .

Golf Clinics for Women

It’s the Latina Texas Golf Tour!

Hosted by the Latina Golfers Association

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Save the Dates
Time | Date | Place

  • 4 pm, June 21, Keaton Park Golf Course in Dallas, Texas
  • 4 pm, June 28, Clay/Kizer Golf Course in Austin, Texas
  • 4 pm, July 12, Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas

The Latina Golfers Association (LGA) introduces women of all ages to golf for their professional development, personal enjoyment, and to promote a healthy lifestyle. The LGA teaches women how to utilize golf as a business tool in order to…

  • Break the glass ceiling with a golf ball!
  • No Golf experience needed!
  • We provide the golf clubs & golf balls!
  • Learn the fundamentals of golf.

You will walk away knowing the proper golf stance and how to correctly grip and swing the golf club and make contact with the ball!

Pre-Payment Required

$40 per person
$35 for LGA Subscribers & Comadres of Las Comadres para las Americas
It’s free to subscribe to the LGA
It’s free to subscribe to Las Comadres
RSVP to latinagolfers@gmail.com

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Starbucks Caramel Flan Latte

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Celebrate the launch of Starbucks Caramel Flan Latte

Starbucks Caramel Flan Latte

Click image to learn more about Starbucks Caramel Flan Latte

Las Comadres is partnering with Starbucks to celebrate the launch of the new Caramel Flan Latte–a new handcrafted espresso beverage inspired by the traditional and much loved dessert, flan–by hosting a series of Comadrazos at select Starbucks locations through March 1.

Comadrazos will feature samplings of Caramel Flan Latte and readings from our book, Count On Me: Tales of Sisterhoods and Fierce Friendships.

Starbucks has also purchased copies of the book to be gifted to the first 20 Comadres who attend each event!

Find the event nearest you!

  • Los Angeles, California

  • 603 S. Spring St (6th & Spring)
    • Tuesday, January 21 from 6:30–8:30 p.m
    • Tuesday, January 28 from 6:30–8:30 p.m

  • San Diego, California

  • 595 H Street (Broadway & H), Chula Vista
    • Sunday, January 26 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, February 1 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

  • San Antonio, Texas

  • 9811 Interstate 10 West
    • Sunday, February 9 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, February 15 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

  • Houston, Texas

  • 12025 Northwest Freeway (Hwy. 290 & 43rd St.)
    • Sunday, February 16 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, February 23 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.

  • Miami, Florida

  • 2501 SW 87th Ave (Coral Way & 87th)
    • Saturday, February 22 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.
    • Saturday, March 1 from 2:00–4:00 p.m.