Children, nuns and priests on the steps of St. Mary’s Orphanage, circa 1892. Photo courtesy of Rosenberg Library
‘Mourning Wave’
A rewarding search
Author Pat Jakobi’s new book, “Early Galveston Artists and Photographers: Recovering a Legacy,” highlight the historical artists and photographers who have worked in Galveston. Photo by Stuart Villanueva
Islander’s new book spotlights Galveston’s nearly forgotten artists
Stranger than fiction
Long before COVID, author began writing thriller about dangerous virus
Breaking barriers
A photo of Gloria Martinez at work in the bullfighting ring. Courtesy photo
Islander’s book explores the daring lives of women bullfighters
Living the dream
Nassau Bay resident Carlos Ledson Miller is living out his fantasy of being a writer and residing somewhere overlooking water. He has written seven books. Courtesy photo
Nassau Bay author draws on personal experiences when writing books
‘I love helping people’
Dancer and choreographer Tatiana Verega, a dance instructor in Galveston, has just released her book “The Hustler Mind.” Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Islander hopes to inspire others with motivational books
Time traveler
During a forced break from surfing, Brian Jarvis, who runs C-Sick Surfin’ in Galveston, penned a novel about a time-traveling surfer. Photo by Jennifer Reynolds
Surfer dude-turned-author uses books to explore weighty topics of the sea
‘A believable world’
Novelist weaves Galveston’s gangster past into murder mysteries
‘A more thoughtful time’
Islander channels fascination with Victorian era into her art and books
‘Passion project’
First-time authors Heidi Lutz and Christine Ruiz Hopkins wrote “100 Things to do in Galveston Before You Die,” which was released in April. Courtesy photo