A Thoughtful Reflection on a Versatile Collection Shorts: Poems and Short Stories is a vivid tapestry of literary expression, weaving together poetry and short fiction with impressive skill and heart. The author demonstrates a strong command of language across multiple genres, providing readers with a dynamic and engaging reading experience. Each poem offers a glimpseContinue reading “Microsoft Copilot review of Shorts: Poems and Short Stories”
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Google Gemini review of Shorts: Poems and Short Stories
Shorts: Poems and Short Stories by Charles Lopez Bruns is a compelling and diverse collection that deftly captures the pulse of American life through dual lenses: evocative poetry and insightful short fiction. The book’s structure offers a dynamic journey, moving between the concise power of verse and the unfolding narratives of four short stories, includingContinue reading “Google Gemini review of Shorts: Poems and Short Stories”
Open AI review of Shorts: Poems and Short Stories
Shorts: Poems and Short Stories is an inviting and heartfelt collection that captures the beauty, humor, complexity, and contradictions of everyday American life. Charles Lopez Bruns writes with the eye of an observer, the voice of a neighbor, and the soul of someone who has lived fully in multiple worlds—urban and coastal, youthful and seasoned, personalContinue reading “Open AI review of Shorts: Poems and Short Stories”
May 28 Author Meet & Greet in Bloomfield
I am excited to be returning to Bloomfield for my next author talk on Tuesday, May 28, at 7:00 p.m. As part of the Bloomfield Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs’ Author Meet & Greet series, I will be reading excerpts from my memoir, Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American, and answering questions about being oneContinue reading “May 28 Author Meet & Greet in Bloomfield”
Author talk April 25 at The Book House in Long Branch’s Pier Village
My next author talk will be held on Thursday, April 25, at 6:00 p.m. in Long Branch’s new bookstore, The Book House, located at 15 Morris Ave (unit 119), directly across the carousel in Pier Village. I look forward to discussing and reading excerpts from my memoir with a twist, Fatherlands: Identities of a CubanContinue reading “Author talk April 25 at The Book House in Long Branch’s Pier Village”
OpenAI review of Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American
“Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American” by Charles Lopez Bruns is a compelling memoir that takes readers on a unique journey through the life of a Cuban American who transitions from being Charles Lopez to Charles Bruns. This memoir offers a fresh perspective on identity, family, and the immigrant experience in the United States duringContinue reading “OpenAI review of Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American”
Author talk at Monmouth County Library-Eastern Branch October 5
I look forward to discussing my debut book, Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American, at the Monmouth County Library-Eastern Branch located at 1001 Route 35 in Shrewsbury on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. In addition to reading excerpts and answering questions from readers and potential readers during this Hispanic Heritage Month book discussion, I willContinue reading “Author talk at Monmouth County Library-Eastern Branch October 5”
Back to Bloomfield
I’m happy to announce that the Bloomfield Public Library on 90 Broad Street will be hosting me for an author talk on my debut book, Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American, on Saturday, September 24, at 11:00 a.m. Having spent all my teenage years and some of my time as a young adult in Bloomfield,Continue reading “Back to Bloomfield”
Check it out!
Sandwiched between new Mel Brooks and Kobe Bryant books in the Long Branch Free Public Library’s main branch on Broadway and by new Carl Bernstein and Jimmy Carter books in the Elberon branch is this local author’s debut book, Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American. If you are curious about my “memoir with a twist”Continue reading “Check it out!”
Speaking about Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American
I was happy to participate in an author talk and book discussion about my memoir, Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American, at the Long Branch Free Public Library in New Jersey on June 14. It was gratifying to speak and answer questions from a receptive audience that included not only family and friends, but peopleContinue reading “Speaking about Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American”
Author talk and book discussion
The Long Branch Free Public Library welcomes the public to my author talk and book discussion about Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American, on Tuesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the community room of the main library on 328 Broadway in Long Branch, N.J. In addition to reading excerpts from my “memoir with aContinue reading “Author talk and book discussion”
A review of the reviews
In the nearly 90 days since the publication of my debut book, Fatherlands: Identities of a Cuban American, I have been heartened by the positive responses from many readers on social media and via emails, text messages and conversations with me. I am also grateful to those readers who took the time to rate the bookContinue reading “A review of the reviews”
Personalized copies available from author
The day after my book first became available, a neighbor asked me to personalize 10 copies he had purchased for family and friends. A few weeks later, a former neighbor asked if I would sign copies she was purchasing for her daughter and son. In between, a friend I’ve not seen in many years askedContinue reading “Personalized copies available from author”
Q&A with the author
Question: Why did you write this book? Charles Lopez Bruns: Most writers have a book in them, but few of them get written. This is the book I was meant to write. When I had the opportunity, I became determined to complete it. Q: Is your book an autobiography? CLB: It’s a memoir that explainsContinue reading “Q&A with the author”
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