Valentina Ashwood
Covers travel and culture across the Americas for El Gazettario.
New Book Confronts How Society Treats the Bereaved
Australian author Regina Collier has published a candid account of widowhood that challenges the way society responds to people in grief. Her book, released through Tellwell Publishing, draws directly from her experience following the death of her partner, Dean, in July 2022.
Ten Indie Books Make PNW's Fall 2026 Reading List
Publishers Newswire has released its semi-annual "Books to Bookmark" list for Q3 2026, spotlighting ten titles from small North American publishers that often go unnoticed outside major trade channels. The selection spans fiction, memoir, parenting, and financial topics, with editor Christopher Laird Simmons noting that books remain "one of the best forms of affordable entertainment" even amid this year's economic difficulties.
Free Arts Events Animate Bellevue's BelRed District
Seattle-based nonprofit Global Artists Collective brings two free public events to Bellevue's BelRed Arts District in September 2026, featuring award-winning band Global Heat. Both events are supported by a project grant from Bellevue Arts & Culture.
Milei Opens Argentina's New Grenadiers Museum
President Javier Milei inaugurated the Museo del Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo General San Martín, framing the opening as part of a broader commitment to national sovereignty that also encompasses new measures over the disputed Malvinas Islands. The museum, made possible by the Fundación del Museo Granaderos, offers visitors a journey through more than two centuries of Argentine military history across eight rooms.
Sun, Merengue, and Mangú: A Portrait of Daily Life in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic blends Caribbean rhythms, colonial heritage, and a deeply communal way of life that shapes everything from food to family structure. This report examines the everyday customs and social fabric that define Dominican society.