THE ROAD FROM LA CUEVA, a 2008 New Mexico Book Award winner, is charged with emotion and sensuality, and is a book many women relate to. If you enjoyed The Beans of Egypt Maine, you'll enjoy this book as well.
Midwest Book Review recommends it highly to romance fans: 'Ana must overcome these problems and somehow find a resolution – deftly told by Sheila Ortego'. Miriam Sagan, author of Searching for a Mustard Seed, says: 'Rooted in the land, in women's friendship, and in the mother-daughter bond...this novel has a lot of heart.' Front Street Reviews says: 'The author of this book deserves the best of reviews for this touching, heart melting story that could be of any one of our lives.'
You can reach me through www.sheila-novel.blogspot.com or sheila.ortego@gmail.com.
I'd be delighted to talk to book groups, and to do readings in New Mexico.
Happy Reading,
Sheila Ortego
Sunday, January 18, 2009
New Review by Rudolfo Anaya, Author of "Bless Me, Ultima"
Here's a new review of the book by Rudolfo Anaya, bestselling author of "Bless Me, Ultima". I'm honored to be reviewed by this author!
"The search for meaningful relationships is the theme of this excellent first novel by Sheila Ortego. The Road From La Cueva winds from the despair of the cave to eventual freedom. Set in the real earth and traditions of New Mexico, this moving story will garner many readers." Rudolfo Anaya
"The search for meaningful relationships is the theme of this excellent first novel by Sheila Ortego. The Road From La Cueva winds from the despair of the cave to eventual freedom. Set in the real earth and traditions of New Mexico, this moving story will garner many readers." Rudolfo Anaya
Sunday, January 11, 2009
New Review by Patricia McDowell on Amazon.com
See Patricia McDowell's new review of the book at:
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2HOL3JW5973VE/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
or read here!
A journey taken, January 4, 2009
By Patricia M. Mcdowell
The Road to La Cueva is a book which takes root in the soul growing from a tiny bud to a tree full of wisdom and possibility, unafriad to shed its leaves and change with the seasons. Sheila Ortego weaves the warp and the weft of disapointments and challenges into a fabric of tenderness and compassion that warms the body of women with the comfort of a shawl. The strength of Anna, her tears and laughter,her courageous actions bring color to a life dulled by fear. We find ourselves on a quest as we walk with Anna through her uncertainities and struggles. We feel in our bellies her determination as she leavse the familiarity of abuse moving forward one slow step at a time to create a life with meaning and purpose. The relationships woven between Mother, daughter and friend are rich with compassion, understanding and a woman's gift of speaking without words.
http://www.amazon.com/review/R2HOL3JW5973VE/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
or read here!
A journey taken, January 4, 2009
By Patricia M. Mcdowell
The Road to La Cueva is a book which takes root in the soul growing from a tiny bud to a tree full of wisdom and possibility, unafriad to shed its leaves and change with the seasons. Sheila Ortego weaves the warp and the weft of disapointments and challenges into a fabric of tenderness and compassion that warms the body of women with the comfort of a shawl. The strength of Anna, her tears and laughter,her courageous actions bring color to a life dulled by fear. We find ourselves on a quest as we walk with Anna through her uncertainities and struggles. We feel in our bellies her determination as she leavse the familiarity of abuse moving forward one slow step at a time to create a life with meaning and purpose. The relationships woven between Mother, daughter and friend are rich with compassion, understanding and a woman's gift of speaking without words.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
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