Voormalig professioneel danser en docent Suanne Laqueur ging van het choreograferen van muziek naar het choreograferen van woorden. Haar werken worden beschreven als "Therapy Fiction", "Emotionally Intelligent Romance" en "Contemporary Train Wreck". Laqueur duikt in de complexiteit van menselijke relaties en onderzoekt thema's als liefde, verlies en persoonlijke groei met een unieke mix van rauwe eerlijkheid en diepe empathie. Haar stijl, die voortkomt uit haar dansachtergrond, is ongelooflijk suggestief en wordt vaak vergeleken met een zorgvuldig geconstrueerde dans waarbij elk woord en elke zin bijdraagt aan de algehele emotionele resonantie van het verhaal. Lezers kunnen meeslepende verhalen verwachten die diepgaande inzichten bieden in de menselijke psyche en een blijvende indruk achterlaten.
The book features a creative expansion of a scene from Suanne Laqueur's novel, enhancing the classic song "Daisy Bell" with new floral-themed verses. Julie Sneedon's delightful illustrations evoke a nostalgic atmosphere, making it a perfect read for families. This charming picture book captures the essence of love, resonating with fans of The Fish Tales and inviting readers to engage through singing or reading together.
On September 11, 1973, eleven-year-old Alejandro Penda witnesses a military coup in Santiago, Chile, shattering his family and childhood. Alone in America, he is taken in by the Larks, a prominent family in Guelisten. Despite his unresolved grief for his missing parents, he becomes devoted to the Larks and eventually marries Valerie, one of their daughters. Fast forward to September 11, 2001: Javier Landes observes the terror attacks in New York City. As a successful male escort, he has always prioritized himself, but the events of 9/11 lead him to become the guardian of his orphaned nephew in Guelisten, forcing him to confront suppressed emotions. Alejandro, Valerie, and Javier first meet in their twenties, drawn to each other in a way that feels both strange and compelling. Reuniting in their forties, they find their bond remains strong, shaped by their distinct yet parallel experiences of trauma on different 9/11s. Their unresolved past will redefine their understanding of love, loyalty, and friendship. Spanning three decades and two continents, this novel delves into the complexities of attraction, the nature of family ties, and the transformative power of love. Publisher's Note: The series is often misclassified as Romance; it is, in fact, Literary Fiction/Contemporary Fiction/LGBT Fiction.