Quote of the day
Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer.
Achy Obejas

Born: June 28, 1956 (age 69)
Bio: Achy Obejas is a Cuban-American writer and translator focused on personal and national identity issues, living in Oakland, California. She frequently writes on her sexuality and nationality, and has received numerous awards for her creative work.
Known for:
- Memory Mambo (1996)
- Havana Noir (2007)
- This Is What Happened in Our Other Life (2007)
- Ruins (2009)






