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Through her compelling novels and screenplays, Beverly Gandara, an award-winning author and screenwriter, crafts stories that resonate with heart and humanity, providing a voice to those who might otherwise go unheard.
Beverly explores various themes and genres. "When Did You Know and Who Did You Tell?" delves into the lives of 25 LGBTQAI+ role models, offering a poignant look at their journeys to authenticity against societal prejudices. Her book, "Women, Work, and Triumph," presents interviews with 26 diverse women from 5 countries in different professions, sharing their unique stories of overcoming obstacles in pursuit of acceptance and respect. Gandara ventures into suspense and thriller with "Soaring in Silence," featuring a resourceful handicapped woman facing a dangerous retiree with a hidden criminal past, showcasing Beverly's skill in crafting gripping narratives. Beverly's ability to weave suspenseful narratives keeps readers on the edge of their seats. "Concrete Wings," a historical fiction and coming-of-age story, takes readers on a journey from Cuba to New York City at the height of the sexual revolution. This novel, inspired by her husband Armando's experiences, has been recognized with multiple awards and has a screenplay attached, exemplifying Beverly's versatility in storytelling across mediums.
Her screenplays, such as "Rent Money," a comedy set in 1965 Manhattan, and "While I Wait," a drama based on true events during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, further illustrate her wide-ranging talent. These works, along with others like "Misinformed Heart" and "Unprotected Witness," highlight her skill in creating engaging, thought-provoking narratives that resonate with audiences.
Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers' Favorite
Soaring in Silence: One Woman’s Triumph over Fear by Beverly Gandara is the riveting story of one woman’s experience with a dangerous retiree who stalks her. During the summer and after one week of vacation, Kim and Brad return home to their co-op apartment in Manhattan and make the decision to move. Having lived in New York all her life, Kim hasn’t visited that many places which impress her as much as Arizona. She is charmed by the beauty of the mountains against a spectacular ever-changing sky; the quiet of the colorful desert and the respect for the land of its entire people. It is a stark contrast to what it feels like in Manhattan with all its excitement, energy, noise, and constant movement; it seems all knowledge comes from the outside in. But something terrible is able to happen. Kim is being stalked but she can’t tell Brad about it and the police won’t take her seriously. Now she has to be smarter than her stalker and that is where it gets very interesting…
Beverly Gandara has written a very entertaining story and she fills it with a lot of wisdom for women who may find themselves pursued by relentless men that are a threat to them. The writing is fluid and filled with interesting dialogues and terrific descriptions. I loved the way she presents the antagonist, a man who does not appeal to the reader’s sympathy. The characters are well sculpted and the portrait of each character reflects the role they play in the story. Soaring in Silence: One Woman’s Triumph over Fear has a powerful conflict and it is interesting to follow the protagonist through the conflict as she contemplates telling her partner about the stalker or handling him herself when no one seems to believe her. Soaring in Silence is entertaining and inspiring, a deftly written and fast-paced story that has the power to keep the reader up through the night.
