Vigil
Available July 21, 2009!
A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion,
Vigil is Cecilia Samartin’s most powerful novel to date.
While Ana waits at her beloved's deathbed, she thinks back on her life and the incredible journey that brought her to this unlikely place. Ana’s story takes her from war-torn El Salvador, to a convent in the United States, and finally to a wealthy California estate where she is employed as the nanny for a dysfunctional family caught up in the throes of a decadent life. Despite her own emotional wounds, she is able to bring love and healing to her affluent yet spiritually bereft employers — gifts that no money could ever buy.
In the course of Samartin's work as a psychotherapist, she has been awed by those rare individuals who, after having endured unimaginable trauma, not only survive, but flourish. Her work is inspired by those unique and courageous people who are able to turn personal tragedy into profound inner strength that has the power to transform those around them. Vigil is the story of one such woman and the family that she sets her heart on saving. Readers will be spellbound by Vigil’s magical language and provocative themes; this is Samartin’s most impressive work yet.
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Also, Tarnished Beauty will be available June 2, 2009
in paperback at booksellers everywhere!
News
The Wait Is Over – Vigil To Be Released On July 21!
Cecilia Samartin’s new novel – Vigil – will be released on July 21 by Atria at bookstores everywhere! A heart-wrenching story of sacrifice and devotion, advance reviewers are calling "Vigil" Ceci’s most powerful novel to date. Inspired by people Ceci has known through her work as a psychotherapist, "Vigil" is a story of turning personal tragedy into profound a strength that has the power to transform others. Look here for presale dates and discounts!
It's Back! Tarnished Beauty Debuts In Paperback On June 2
Ceci’s acclaimed book, Tarnished Beauty (Atria 2008) will be released in paperback on June 2! Chosen by the Association of American Publishers (AAP)'s Publishing Latino Voices for America Task Force for its Latino Recommended Reading List, as well as numerous other awards.
Ceci Signs Again With Atria!
Cecilia Samartin has signed on for two more books with Atria following the release of Vigil, which will be released in July 2009.
It's Official – Cecilia Samartin Is An International Star!
Love Ceci's books? You’re not alone – especially if you are in Europe these days.
If you have been in Norway, you might notice that Tarnished Beauty has been on the bestseller paperback list for 50 weeks! Not only that, Broken Paradise has been a No.1 bestseller for 17 weeks! …Not surprisingly, a big splash is expected for her new book Vigil – re-titled Salvadoreña for Norway (the word Vigil doesn’t translate well) – as well. See the brochure by clicking here! (PDF) If you read Norwegian, check out this article! (PDF)
Then, in 2010, Tarnished Beauty will be published (under the title Senor Peregrino) in Italy by Bompiani and in Scandinavia by Bazar!
Also in 2010, Vigil – which hasn’t even been released yet in the United States – will be by published by Unieboek.
Samartin's First Novel Wins Prestigious International Latino Book Award
The International Latino Book Awards presented San Gabriel author Cecilia Samartin the prestigious Mariposa Award for best first book (English) by a Latina or Latino for her stunning debut novel of 2007, Broken Paradise. The critically acclaimed book about Cuban best friends separated by politics has also been published and praised in Spain, the United Kingdom, Holland and Germany. The book made its Portuguese debut on June 10, 2008.
Selected as a "Discover Great New Writers" featured novel by Barnes & Noble, the impressive 2007 debut has been praised by National Book Award winner Carlos Eire and newspapers nationwide. Eire calls Broken Paradise "a stunning literary achievement."
Fittingly, the news of the award came at BookExpo America (BEA) on May 29-June 1, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where Ms. Samartin was asked to speak regarding her new, all-the-more acclaimed book Tarnished Beauty.
The Association of American Publishers (AAP)'s Publishing Latino Voices for America Task Force chose Tarnished Beauty for its Latino Recommended Reading List and Kirkus Reviews awarded the book its prestigious star of merit. Ms. Samartin has also recently been featured by the "Comadres" book network in New York, by Sirius radio’s "Angels On Call", and was asked to be a celebrity author for the new Borders in Mira Loma.
Bom Dia! Portugal Drinks In Cecilia's First Novel!
 What could be better than a great book by Cecilia Samartin and a fine glass of port wine? Our friends at QuidNovi in Portugal thought the same thing and, as of June 10, they now have it: Broken Paradise is now available in Portugal under the title Coração Fantasma. The title alludes the original European book title, Ghost Heart, and this is the 4th translation of the book for entry into a European market. The award-winning novel was previously translated for Holland and Germany (2004) and for Spain (2006). Although not technically translated into the King's English, Ghost Heart did make its United Kingdom debut in both hard cover and paperback in 2005. Muito Obrigado, Portugal!
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