Meet local author Nov García at the Mukilteo Sno-Isle Library

Sno-Isle Libraries Invites Public to Celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month with Local Author Nova García and the Release of Her New Book Not that kind of call girl.

Nova García was born in Laredo, Texas, and is very proud of her Mexican-American heritage. Her works aim to dispel Latino stereotypes and recognize women for the everyday miracles they make possible through their courage, ingenuity, and inner superhero attitude. Her other award-winning books, under the pen name Diana J. Noble, are: Evangelina takes flight And Disguised chancesboth young adult novels.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Julia Navarro, a spunky newspaper call center manager, juggles eccentric employees, cranky customers, and a shady boss like a pro. Pregnant and short on time, Julia rushes to fill a vacant position by hiring Carmen Cooper, a shy, inexperienced college student. But when Carmen never shows up for work, Julia goes undercover and makes a shocking discovery involving a Hollywood legend turned hermit.

BOOKS ON SALE DURING THE EVENT

Books will be available for sale and signing for participants after the program.

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“Not that kind of call girl “This book addresses the deep and often unspoken challenges that new mothers face,” said author Nova García. “I suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of my first child. When I wrote this book, I wanted to share my experience in a way that women could relate to, let women know they are not alone, and encourage them to seek help. 1 in 7 women go through this. I wanted the writing style to be accessible and my main character to be relatable. It will resonate with women, especially Latinas, who may feel added pressure to hide what they are going through.”

Garcia says the book, set in a fictional small town north of Seattle, is for all women, especially working mothers, women with difficult mother-daughter relationships, those who have suffered from postpartum depression, misogyny, book club members and Latinas.

One of the author’s main goals in writing Not That Kind of Call Girl is to spark meaningful conversations and bring about positive change.

Critical acclaim and awards

Below is an overview of the reviews and awards that Not that kind of call girl won. | More information can be found here: https://www.novagarcia.net/media-kit.

…a wry, optimistic, and genuinely funny story about small-town politics and women helping women, a story in which the good side wins through perseverance and intelligence. Readers will enjoy both the journey and the destination. ~BookLife Reviews by Publishers Weekly

“Nova García’s witty, courageous, and suspenseful writing style, endearing characters, and captivating plot make ‘Not That Kind of Call Girl’ a thriller that deserves a five-star rating.” ~BookTrib

First place—The Somerset International Prize for best contemporary fiction.

An excerpt from Not that kind of call girl

Being a new mother was nothing like what Baby’s First Year magazine had described to her or what she had read online. Wasn’t she supposed to love, love, love his velvety skin and feathery hair? His little squeaks and coos? Wasn’t she supposed to feel an overwhelming sense of devotion and thank God every moment for their unbreakable mother-son bond?

Not so much.

She wanted to put him in the hole he came from.

This baby scared the crap out of her, with his wobbly, limp neck and his almost squinty, blurry eyes. And she had done every single thing on her pregnancy checklist to prepare for the little booger’s arrival.

A fresh start, she wanted a fresh start. And who talks about these things with other people, especially other mothers? Absolutely not. The mothers who loved their babies effortlessly made her want to puke.

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SOURCE: Sno-Isle Libraries