Olga Valle-Herr:
CLASS OF 1956
Ursuline AcademyClass of 1956
Laredo, TX
Olga's Story
Olga is from Laredo, Texas. Olga's schools include Ursuline Academy. Olga works(ed) at Self Emploiyed.
1956 gradúate from Ursuline
Academy
Olga's interests include Art, Black & White, Literature. Music Olga likes includes Classic country music. Books Olga likes include The Classics. TV shows Olga likes include Anderson Cooper 360, The Joy Behar Show, Larry King.
One of Olga's favorite quotes is:"You gain strength, couirage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself,
"I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along."...
You must do the thing you think you cannot do.".
More about Olga:"I recommend a new
book authored by 15 Rio Grande Valley people It's about our experiences, culture, and our land with engaging stories and poetry that reflect our love for them The title is VALLEYSONG.
I am a Freelance Writer who writes personal essays, inspirational articles, short stories, and poetry. My work has b...Expand for more
een published in women's magazines such as Country Wonman, True Story, C'es La Vie"
and won various awards through the Valley Byliners. and Byline Magazine. My poetry has been featured in The Monitor, Isoceles, Regional literary journal, The Millenium, The Gallery, UTPA, LA FRONTERA, Laredo Jr. College, and in South Texas College literary newsletters and journals.
One of my true stories was featured inCHICKEN SOUP FOR THE LATINO SOUL BOOK written in both English and Spanish versions.
My latest writings are in a new book titled VALLEYSONG. Two poems, a personal essay, and a memoir story were published in this book about our experiences in the Rio Grande Valley.
Fresh off the press is my new book, "PEARL HARVEST", a collection of
poems and personal short stories about life, love, joys, and sorrows.
Now available through me on facebook orat "Je te Aimee", French for
"I Love Books" at 1201 North Main, area of the Art Walk in McAllen.".
I was selected First Poet Laureate of McAllen, Texas 2013/14.
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