Quote of the day
You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true.
You may have to work for it, however.
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)