So tonight was a night of many firsts: my first reading of exclusively my own book excerpts, short story and poetry; my first book signing; and Esquina Tango’s first book reading. I entertained about 30 people with my make-you-blush writings in the cozy, warmly decorated red, yellow and black surroundings of the tango studio where I take dance lessons.
Previously, people had only known me as a high school science teacher who enjoyed dancing and doing capoeira, which was reflected in the audience who had come out to hear me read: tangueros, salseros and capoeiristas.
After reading excerpts from my book and before reading my erotic poetry, I read some “confessions” that the audience had written, which ranged from a parent’s wish that his/her adult son would move out of the house to a confession of a drug and drunken sexual escapade.
The Valentine’s celebration ended for me at one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, El Sol y La Luna, where I enjoyed a coconut margarita and chalupa eclipse among other delightful, edible treats while swapping memorable, bilingual stories.
Congratulations, Teresa! Wow! I mean Wow!!!!
Keep us posted and I’m definitely ordering a copy of your book- all my love and support!