Yellow Watch: Journey of a Portuguese Woman

"This charming collection of stories reflects what is often inherited--colourful tales in voices from people who seem far away and yet familiar. Carmelinda Scian lovingly turns these fictional characters in her hands. A moving debut." --Anthony De Sa, author of Barnacle Love and Children of the Moon

"These beautiful stories are both haunting and comforting. Compelling characters travel disparate worlds of childhood and adulthood, of old fears and new families and face the twin complexities of migrating to the urban sprawl of Canada or revisiting ancient stone villages in Portugal. Poetic, nostalgic, and honest, Yellow Watch is a rare treat." --Mark Anthony Jarman, author of 19 Knives

"'The Butterfly First' is a poignant and memorable account of a young girl's encounter with the tragedy and hypocrisy of the adult world. The story is told through a series of beautifully rendered scenes and the writing throughout is powerful, original, and evocative." --Helen Humphreys, author of Rabbit Foot Bill