TWO ARTISTS TRAIN THEIR SIGHTS ON THEIR FAMILIES & LIFE – NONFICTION

Born in New York to immigrant parents from Honduras, OSCAR "THE BISCAYNE POET" FUENTES is a multidisciplinary artist based in Miami who has been sharing his talents and love of the arts for more than 30 years, captivating audiences with his unique voice and compelling storytelling. His poetry delves into themes of identity, culture, and the human experience that resonate with readers on a profound level. He is the author of 10 books of poetry and prose, including Beautiful Women Will Never Know (Lulu Publishing Services), 4 Nights With Betsy: Selected Poems, Short Stories & Plays (Lulu.com), and most recently, Relics of the Heart: Stories of My Family (Indie Earth Publishing). Fuentes was recognized by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava with the inaugural Miami-Dade Mayoral Poetry Commendation for his outstanding contributions to the county’s literary art community. He is represented by Indie Earth Books.

UNCLE SCOTCHY, aka Eric Garcia, is a storyteller and blues musician who performs as both a one-man band and with his group, Juke. He’s also the composer and performer of The Blues Opera, a one-man autobiographical immersive theater experience.