Las Cuevas author creates lasting memories through her books

I met the author of Selima and the Merfolk – Vanessa Salazar on social media. Months later she attended my first Book Talk & Jazz. We later we sat down at Rust Street to do this interview for the Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.

Featured at the Bocas Lit Fest and several corporate sponsors backing her book, the author proves that dreams do come true and slow and steady wins the race. Success is relative but he/she who stays focused on their dream will surely get what’s theirs in time.

You have told me that I inspire you, but we are all here to learn from each other and no one is perfect, thanks for the inspiration Vanessa and good luck with your book series. Read the published version of the article here.

photo credit – Louis Ramdhanie. Visit to Blanchisseuse Government Primary School

Out of the rural village of…