This was one of the last pieces that Dave Robb wrote before his death in November 2016. He was a fantastic editor. A Conversation with Alan Lessik Interview by Dave Robb. On a foggy summer morning in San Francisco, Dave Robb sat down with Alan Lessik over a plate of homemade waffles. Lessik’s debut novel, …
Babalú Ayé and Apollo
Babalú Ayé and Apollo the gods of disease and its cure in The Troubleseeker.
The Lovers–Hadrian and Antinous
A true story. The Roman Emperor Hadrian took a young lover named Antinous. While such relationships were common in Rome and Greece, the seriousness of their love was unusual for the time. The Senate whispered loudly of the unseemliness of the affair while Hadrian traveled extensively with Antinous around the empire. When they were in …
The Troubleseeker-A Guide to the Characters
Narrated by the ancient Roman Emperor and demigod Hadriano, The Troubleseeker weaves Cuban-Santería traditions with classical Greek mythology to depict the hero Antinio and his quest for freedom, identity, and love. Santería is the religion and the set of beliefs that the slaves from Yorubaland in present day Nigeria brought with them as they were …
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