Mr. King is a Cuba expert who has spent at least three months a year on the island since 1993. He is a frequent
author,contributor and lecturer on Cuba, he specializes in Cuban culture, history, art, dance, religion and US- Cuban relationships. He holds the rank of Babalawo with Wanaldo in the Afro - Cuban religion of Orisha worship. His literary offerings include: “Traveling Lite” a 88 page travelogue of a father and son golf trip to England and Wales in 2000. The pair
play 22 major second tier courses with no reservations other than two five day flexipasses on the rail system over their five week trip.
“Fidel’s Story” is a screenplay for theater or film with Fidel Castro talking to the American public in his trademark fashion. This history lesson is quite an eye opener and can be adopted to live theater in a one man play. Fidel’s Story is currently optioned to a major production house in Hollywood.
“Nature’s Ancient Religion” is a unique look at the Afro - Cuban faith of Orisha worship and IFA. It is unique in that it is both an autobiographical narrative and shares the nuts and bolts of the world’s seventh largest religion. Unlike most offerings its category it is written for those outside the religion and those new to it. Nature’s Ancient Religion chronicles Mr. King’s spiritual journey from skeptic to high priest and is full of humor, discussions and observations about Orisha worship and IFA. 328 packed pages are full of information and thought provoking revelations. The book has a huge twenty two page discussion on all major offerings by contemporary authors for African and Cuban faiths and it is lovingly illustrated with original artwork. Naturally, it has a glossary and index for easy reference when exploring Nature’s original ” green” or environmentally friendly religion.
http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Ancient-Religion-Orisha-worship/dp/1440417334
“Havana: My Kind of Town” is a 332 page offering that shares the true flavor of Havana and Cuba in general. Reading like a streetwise travel journal it provides insight from an insiders viewpoint through humorous stories and experiences shared by Mr. King over his trips to the forbidden island. Cuba’s rich cultural history is presented through stories as well as discussions. Havana: My Kind of Town is not a travel guide, but it is the second book anyone should buy before visiting the island.The first? Christopher Baker’s “Moon Travel Guide” of course ! Release date: December 2008
Spencer is an avid and approachable Blogger on Sulekha.com India’s largest website (Sulekha means “good writing” in Hindi). He is a native Chicagoan who now lives in Nogales, Arizona and Havana, Cuba. He is an avid golfer with a handicap of 9 and plays out of the Havana Golf Club in Havana, Cuba. He is divorced and available for ectures or appearances. He can be contacted on Facebook or through his Blog on Sulekha where his handle is “bilingual” or here at Havana Journal. He is currently working on the Spanish and Portuguese editions of Nature’s Ancient Religion.
