Claire Polders

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  • Teotitlán del Valle Carpet
    Wander, Wonder, Write

    Weavers of Teotitlán del Valle

    Josefina Méndez López is one of the master weavers of Teotitlán del Valle, a Mexican pueblo famous for its woolen carpets with Zapotec designs.

  • The Cave of My Unconscious
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    The Cave of My Unconscious

    In my unconscious exists a cave where I often hide out. The cave has been there forever, but I only recently brought a detailed image back with me when I woke. 

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    Let Our Bodies Be Returned to Us

    Mundell is a master of the darkly funny and tenderly magical, and this collection is a triumph of female empowerment.

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    Chouette

    A book I recently fell in love with is Chouette by Claire Oshetsky. It’s a feminist fable about motherhood, neurodiversity, and society’s harrowing straight jacket. 

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    Things to do in the Mojave Desert

    Joshua Tree National Park is a must-see. My photos don't do it justice. The park has many hiking trails and picknick spots and offers generous vistas of beauty.

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    The Book of Jeremiah

    From the first chapter of this novel in stories by debut author Julie Zuckerman, I knew I was in expert hands. She not only paints a warm and nuanced portrait of a family, she also gives a detailed insight into…

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About Me

  • ‣ Born in: the Netherlands
  • ‣ Currently in: Isla Mujeres, Mexico
  • ‣ Arrived from: Puebla, Mexico
  • ‣ Next destination: Los Angeles, USA
  • ‣ Writing online since: 2005
  • ‣ Novels Published: 5
  • ‣ Current projects: a memoir on elder abuse, a speculative novel for adults, two short prose collections, and a ghost story for younger readers

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