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Johnny Diaz, Cuban-American author and journalist
The writing adventures of Johnny Diaz, author and journalist
- Johnny Diaz
- Hi there and welcome to my tiny corner of the web. I'm a Cuban-American author of 6 novels. I'm also a breaking news reporter at The New York Times. I am a former features and viral news journalist @SunSentinel in Fort Lauderale. I'm a former Features and Business reporter @BostonGlobe. I got into journalism as a 16-year-old high school intern @Miami Herald in my hometown of Miami. This is my personal blog/site and not affiliated with any of the above news sites although I link some of my news articles on occasion as well as book-related news and my car insights. My email: JohnnyDiaz225@gmail.com
Six Neckties (click on the image)
Now that gays are getting married, it seems that everyone is saying I Do. Except for Tommy Perez. He's always the best man or groomsman for his friends' nuptials. And with each occasion, Tommy goes home alone with another necktie. He's already on number four. But things seem to improve for the Maine magazine writer when he suddenly meets Danny...
Looking for Providence (my 5th novel, click on the image)
Ronnie thought he had everything he wanted, a guy he adored and job he loved. Then the economy tanked and he lost both. Newly single his adopted home of Providence, he learns to start over as a Business reporter. And his life makes a dramatic turn when he meets a handsome local executive who shows him his native Providence and maybe just the way to his heart....
Boston Boys Club (my debut)
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Miami Manhunt (my second novel)
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Beantown Cubans (My third novel)
A witty, warmhearted novel of friendship, familia, and finding a place to call home--even in Boston where it's almost impossible to get an authentic Cuban sandwich (click on the image to order)
Take the Lead (my fourth novel)
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As a Spaniard, I was shocked the first time I came to the US when after saying "I'm Spanish" I had to specify from which country!
ReplyDeletePersonally, I prefer the term Hispanic, because for me it refers to the language and cultural heritage -and blood, which some tend to forget-, and that's what people from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Mexico, etc. have in common. And I'm far from trying to evoke Spain's infamous empire (especially coming from the Canary Islands, also violently conquered and for centuries treated by the central power not very differently than the colonies).
The etymology of "Latino" is actually even more misleading. It comes from "Latin America", OK, but "Latin America" is a term coined by the French under Napoleon III to imply the cultural affinity of that part of America with all Romance cultures, including themselves to justify their interest in occupying Mexico. And that was in the mid-19th century, when most of those countries had already achieved independence without using the term.
Wait, I forgot to say great article!
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