Cristina Henriquez

It is really quite impressive- and I'm not just saying that because your mother is one of my favorite people. You have a great talent. It was a joy to read. I rarely find the time to finish what I start- and I couldn't put The World In Half down.

I totally agree Pegs. Usually it takes me a few weeks to finish a book because I only read just before I fall asleep. I only put this book down long enough to sleep. I'm also reading her short story collection now -- so far my favorite story is Mercury. Did you read Come Together...?

I did- right after I finished her book. Loved that too-

LOVE the story of how you became a writer and very much appreciate your willingness to share those "human" moments- I wonder what the boy who gave you that journal would say now? What a nice young man to take that approach- a rare person.

My guilty writing-origin admission: I knew I wanted to become a writer when I (unfairly!) lost a story writing contest in 1st grade. :) Great post.

In my humble opinion, you have what it takes...guts. thanks for sharing.

same here. while in seattle, we visited the elliott bay bookstore. at the request of my daughter, i bought several of ivan doig's books so that she could finish his montana trilogy. then bought your books at the university bookstore (another request by her so that it could be signed). also brought along books for nadine and hazel that were ... Read Morewritten by my sister-in-law's sister-in-law (homicide in hardcover by kate carlisle). my carry-on was rather heavy (thank heaven for wheelies).

btw, nadine, hazel and i apologize for not thinking of inviting you out after your signing. we only thought of it after returning to our hotel. pls forgive us - it would have been fun.

My sister in law got a link to this in their newsletter last week!