I read this with horrified fascination. The amount of generational trauma this must have created for both the Moriscas and their oppressors is mind-boggling, as is the sad fact that this pattern has been repeated so consistently throughout history (and is right at this very minute). I can only imagine how haunted you might have felt at times while doing this research. I'm looking forward to reading your novel when it finds its home with a publisher!
Thanks for your insight, Keith. I am also a riveted and horrified reader as I devour texts from this period. Sometimes, in writing posts, especially about a date and time so far from ours, I wonder if people can see the connections. So thank you deeply for interacting!
Thanks, Armand! I'm still at work on the novel. I'm on the third revision. Things are starting to gel and I'm getting closer to finally getting to querying agents. I hope things are going well with your novel-writing!
I read this with horrified fascination. The amount of generational trauma this must have created for both the Moriscas and their oppressors is mind-boggling, as is the sad fact that this pattern has been repeated so consistently throughout history (and is right at this very minute). I can only imagine how haunted you might have felt at times while doing this research. I'm looking forward to reading your novel when it finds its home with a publisher!
Thanks for your insight, Keith. I am also a riveted and horrified reader as I devour texts from this period. Sometimes, in writing posts, especially about a date and time so far from ours, I wonder if people can see the connections. So thank you deeply for interacting!
Fascinating history, a bit reminiscent of the present. I’m sure your novel will be a must read to understand that historical period.
Incidentally, a couple days ago I was thinking about Sra. Ana and what she’s up to.
Thanks, Armand! I'm still at work on the novel. I'm on the third revision. Things are starting to gel and I'm getting closer to finally getting to querying agents. I hope things are going well with your novel-writing!
Great news! I love it when the story finally gels—it feels like Magic’s at work!
I, too, just finished my novel this week, so I’ll be joining you on the querying journey.