A FAMILY’S DEEPEST SECRETS are brought to light in this ambitious, poetic memoir. In a mix of recollection and recreation, the author uses her uncle’s conviction for art forgery as the lens through which to examine a family in flight from truth. B PLUS
Calas — sugar-dusted rice fritters — were traditionally sold by women of color in New Orleans. “It was an economic vehicle, allowing them to provide for their families, and sometimes to even help buy their way out of slavery,” Brandon Pellerin told one group visiting his calas cart in Treme. Nola.com spoke to him about why he's bringing this somewhat forgotten dish back to the streets.
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#WordWeavers 11.3 — Who is your favorite antagonist? Why?
Wow. It's hard to pick just one ... but I'd have to go with Delphine LaLaurie. She's an actual historical personage ... and she was even worse in real life than she was in my book! She wants Alcide for her daughter, Pauline, in "Bayou Fire," and is willing to go to any length to get her way.
#WordWeavers 11.2 — Do your characters play any games?
I had to think about this one ... and the only scene I can think of is in "Bayou Fire," where Alcide Devereaux gambles at cards. There's discussion of another card game in the book, but it's used as part of a ruse.