Stella
Pope Duarte
"It's right there, mija, right in front of you what you have to do next." Francisco Moreno Duarte
Staircase Dream, 1995
                                                                                                                                            2007 Photo by Phillip Soto

Writing is my way up the staircase
March 2010 New Book Release: WOMEN WHO LIVE IN COFFEE SHOPS AND OTHER STORIES 
Winner of the 2008 Chicano/Latino Literary Prize
Arte Publico Press-University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Marina Tristan Publicity Coordinator
MTristan@Central.UH.EDU
Contact Marina for orders and author for book signings.

Women who live

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El Paso Times Review by: Rigoberto Gonzalez
http://www.elpasotimes.com/living/ci_15142535

See link below for Houston Radio Interview with Eric Ladau.
http://app1.kuhf.org/houston_public_radio-news-display.php?articles_id=1268756550

These award-winning stories, set against an urban backdrop of seedy motels, dilapidated houses and railroad tracks bring to life the meanest streets in Phoenix. Flashy divas, tranvestites, street walkers, mafiosos, and children who know too much too soon, will capture your heart with tales of love, humor and cutting-edge action.  Phoenix Street Society as you have never seen it before!

University of Arizona Press  
                           
Juarez Cover                                      
If I Die in Juárez
“Their bodies were found in a shallow grave lying on their backs in a row, each body in the shape of a cross, naked and recently killed, with two maquiladora (factory worker) uniforms discarded nearby...”
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2009 American Book Award

VIEW EXCITING YOU TUBE TRAILER OF: IF I DIE IN JUAREZ!! (See below)
Created by JJ Stratton of North Canyon High School, Phoenix, Arizona
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNagm4mwV2k

2009 FOREWORD BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD: "GOLD MEDAL IN MULTICULTURAL FICTION"

2009 INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARD: "BEST NOVEL, ADVENTURE OR DRAMA IN ENGLISH
"-HONORABLE MENTION

2009 INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER BOOK AWARDS: "GOLD MEDAL IN MULTICULTURAL FICTION"


2008 SOUTHWEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD "TOP PICK"

2008 ARIZONA BOOK AWARD: "BEST IN POPULAR FICTION"


Other books by Stella.....
Internationally Acclaimed Novel
 Let Their Spirits Dance
The passionate story of a family's spiritual journey to the Vietnam Memorial Wall by
a new and vibrant voice in fiction.
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Harper Collins
  

Fragile Night 
The stories move between humor, lyricism, and tragedy as the characters emerge from their trials strong and unafraid to face the challenges and risks of life.
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 Bilingual Review Press 



PHOENIX NOIR, 2009
Tales of mystery, and dark intrigue, set in Phoenix. Stella's
story, "Confession" comes from the Harmon Park/St, Anthony area--and the "confession" is one you will not soon forget. Other great writers are included: Diana Gabaldon, Luis Urrea, and Charles Kelley to name a few.

Editor: Patrick Milliken
Poisoned Pen Bookstore
4014 N. Goldwater Blvd #101
Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: (480) 947-2974

To order copies of Stella's Books you may also contact Phoenix Book Company. Free shipping in Arizona.



     
                     

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 Contact Stella   
         
Recipient of an AMERICAN BOOK AWARD, 2009 for IF I DIE IN JUAREZ, and PULITZER PRIZE nomination

University of California at Irvine
2008 First Prize Winner
CHICANO/LATINO LITERARY PRIZE for
WOMEN WHO LIVE IN COFFEE SHOPS AND OTHER STORIES

OCTOBER 9-10, 2010 EDWARD JAMES OLMOS LATINO BOOK FESTIVAL- SEE YOU IN L.A.!
Stella will join a host of fine writers from all over the U.S.A., in one of the Southwest's biggest festivals, guaranteed to nurture literary tastes for audiences of all ages. The 2010 festival is a thrilling event, on fire with literature, music, dance, storytelling, and so much more!
WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2010 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
             Sunday, October 10, 2010, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm.
WHERE: California State University Los Angeles
               Greenlee Plaza
               5151 State University Drive
               Los Angeles, CA 90032
STELLA'S PRESENTATIONS:  On Sunday, October 10:
11:00 a.m. La Malinche, La Llorona & La Virgen de Guadalupe:  Exploring Feminine Archetypes in Chicano History
12:00 Noon PANEL:  Beginning, Middle and End: The Art of the Short Story
Both presentations on the campus, Room B
Visit the website for an exciting line up of your favorite Latino/a authors. The list is long...and includes the best!
Visit their website: www.LBFF.us    click on Los Angeles dates on left hand column.
 
July 22-24 MALCS (Mujeres Activas en Letras y Cambio Social) ASU Conference Downtown Thursday & Friday and ASU West on Saturday. A dynamic time for full exploration of SB1070 and other policies now causing havoac in the Mexican/Latino community. Plenary sessions, strategizing workshops, discussion and a Noche de Cultura. Stella will present as a featured speaker on Friday July 23 in Noche de Cultura, and as luncheon speaker on Sat. at ASU West. FEMININE ARCHETYPES IN CHICANO HISTORY. Register. Contact: Gloria.Cuadraz@asu.edu or smmendez@asu.edu

July 26, 2010 Changing Hands Bookstore-Writing Workshop
PAINTING PICTURES WITH WORDS: How to Write Unforgettable Stories, will be the topic of this eye-opening writing workshop.  How do words get from a writer's mind, onto the page, and into the hearts of readers? In this workshop, Stella will cause imaginative sparks to fly, as she engages writers in creating scenes with sizzling action, and characters that will 'walk off the pages' into readers' lives. Bring pen, writing notebooks and your writing spirit! Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283, Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m,  (480) 730-4828. Register ASAP. Workshop fee: $20.00. All writers welcome! Contact Pinna Joseph pinna.joseph@changinghands.com

July 28-31, 2010. Aguila Symposium. ASU West
Talented Aguila youth will share in meeting with community leaders, joining in workshops, discussing current issues, preparing for entrance to universities, and performing/sharing artistic endeavors. Contact: rosemary@aguilayouth.org  or dulcejuarez224@yahoo.com All welcome!

September 25, 2010 Border Regional Library Association/Texas
Texas Library Association District 6 Fall Conference is proud to announce its keynote conference speaker this year will be, Stella Pope Duarte. Keynote address will be followed by a writing workshop. You will not want to miss this highly inspiring author as she offers a panoramic view of writing, living as a writer, and opening new pathways that will enrich and surprise you. For more information contact Ellen C. Eyberg:  
EybergEC@elpasotexas.gov

September 29, 2010 Scottsdale Society of Women Writers
The 5th Anniversary of the Society of Women Writers is scheduled at The Marriott Old Town, 7325 E. Third Avenue, Scottsdale, Az, 85251. All women writers are welcome  to join with this dynamic group of Arizona women writers. Stella will give the keynote address and all will share in the beauty of writing which keeps us grounded in story, and raised on high by the power of words. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Your cost is a dinner order. RSVP to Patricia Brooks,
patricia@plbrooks.com

WRITING CLASS FOR FALL, 2010 SMCC COLLEGE
CRW 170 introduction to Fiction Writing at South Mountain Community College, 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042 Hybrid Class, 5 Saturdays and on-line. Class meets: August 28, September 25, October 23, November 20, and December 11, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Writers of all levels are welcome. Come and experience the joy of writing through Stella's tried and true writing secrets! Contact Sue Aroz, (602)305-5771 or
sue.aroz@smcmail.maricopa.edu Registration through SMCC.mymaricopa.edu

WRITING CLASS FOR FALL, 2010 PHOENIX COLLEGE
CRW 150 Intro to Creative Writing, 1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, Monday nights, 8/23 to 12/12/2010 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:40 P.M. Introduction to: memoir, creative non-fiction, poetry, story and drama. Open to writers of all levels. See Phoenix College Website.
www.pc.maricopa.edu/crw  or contact Dr. Martin Etchart:
martin.etchart@pcmail.maricopa.edu

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A SAMPLE OF ENDORSEMENTS RECEIVED FOR STELLA'S WORK & PRESENTATIONS
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"Your stories reached my heart. Keep writing. You are one of the writers who will enlarge humanity." Ursula K. Leguin

"Duarte is a magical weaver with a sure hand and a pure heart." Jacquelyn Mitchard

"Thank you for being a great role model for our youth." Governor Janet Napolitano

"How do I put into words the immense power your talk had on me. I was utterly amazed!" Rachel Berg, St. Mary's College

"I was fortunate enough to attend your workshop this past Saturday, and I must admit I felt the earth move! You are fabulous,
your words are magical, your stories are moving, and your energy is contagious." Rebecca Martin, South Mountain Community College

"I just saw you at the Desert Sleuth Writer's Conference and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your presentation!
Your sense of humor is like mine. I bought your book and read it, non-stop, for two days." Ali Koomen, Desert Sleuths

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