"Some memories shape what is to come. others undo who we've been"
The sun has been relentless and unforgiving this June across Europe. Living in Madrid, I haven’t escaped its punishment — nor have my dogs, who now get their playing time early in the morning and very late at night. In between, they live in an eternal siesta lull, broken only by a quick bathroom break…
When talking about my English debut novel, an editor recently asked me, “I would love to know what inspired the storyline?” The answer came to me almost instantly. “I’ve always been fascinated by memory and its role in shaping identity. I believe our memories define us more than our personality traits or quirks. The novel…