Monday, November 5, 2007

Coca Cola Writer

First of all, I met her in France in 2004. It was the time I joined as the advisory team of Asia Europe Exchange sponsored by ASEF.

Day by day, she took film from us for CCIVS UNESCO documentary film from morning to night and from introductory until evaluation meetings. Oh, I looked stupid at the time when a German asked me a question but I could not understand his accent. She shooted me! Ha ha!

At the end, she bought IIWC NVDA ILSB book part I "I Can Run". She asked my signatured and said that will be a great memory for her.

Few months ago, she sent us email that she had a great novel. She shooted me again. He he ... Congratulation, wish you still remember me now and forever.

Hey, girl ... I did our third book independently. Go for it! Keep writing.

Here, she is ...



MARIANA FUENTES

Mariana is a Venezuelan-Italian writer and filmmaker who has lived and worked throughout the world and has produced many films and documentaries. Her novel THE COCA COLA ROAD (In spanish titled 35 milimeters) won the Venezuelan National Literature Award in 2005.



THE COCA COLA ROAD (35 MILIMETROS)

For info on how to order this short novel, check the page www.literatura.org.ve, or simply go to any of the KUAI MARE libraries in Venezuela. The novel is currently being presented at the HABANA INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR. Language is Spanish.

NEWS

Recently gave a speech at the Barquisimeto Film Festival in Venezuela. (www.barquisimeto.com or www.festivaldebarquisimeto.com). She signed copies of her novel and spoke about Women who write for Men.



EXCERPT FROM COCA COLA ROAD

Sometimes your only option lays between lying or telling a kid that Superman is really on a wheelchair.(Mariana Fuentes)

1 comment:

MARIANA FUENTES said...

Hi Gana!!! I was so happy to read your blog! Thank you! I am currently in Los Angeles and recently finished a film titled EL CAFE DE LUPE. (www.elcafedelupe.8m.com). Hope everything is great back at home!

Best wishes,
Mariana