Miami has its share of artists and writers, certainly. It’s a very cosmopolitan place, with a deep connection to the world at large, and the art world here often branches into a realm of understanding that does border on the global. In part, that’s a result of the unique blend of people that call Miami home. The Cuban population, which has never been homogenous, is tied to two worlds, at the very least, the one here and the one over there, and at times the ties extend in limitless directions.
The great writers that come from Miami don’t have a lot in common except for a unique sense of compassion for the human experience. There are a few that have chosen the sense of exile and community as their theme, and joining these ranks is Jennine Capo Crucet .
Her collection of short stories, ” How to Leave Hialeah ,” put her on the literary map, and won her all kinds of acclaim from foundations and readers. It also saw her leaving Miami for Los Angeles, where she is now based. But her work is still inextricably connected to the local scene here. It may not be the stories heard in Miami luxury hotels , but it is indeed deeply connected to the land, in all its rootless ruminations.
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