Fables&other lies

Foreword

My paternal grandmother, the woman who helped shape who I am today, was illiterate. In lieu of reading stories to me, she’d re-tell folklores she knew. Folklores that are make up the fabric of the Dominican Republic, but originated in Africa.

She seemed to have an endless library of these stories. Sometimes she’d mention them while cooking. Other times, she’d use them to head warnings. I don’t think she meant them to inspire me, but, they sure found their way into this book.

Although this isn’t a folklore per se, I included some in the story.

I absolutely loved writing this book. It very much provided the escape I needed from the reality (or alternate reality? Lol) that is 2020. I hope it does the same for you!

Xo,

Claire Contreras