Héctor Abad Faciolince

Héctor Abad Faciolince is a Colombian author whose book, "Ahora y en la hora," is among the finalists for the first-ever Aena Prize for Hispanic American Narrative. This new literary award, offering one million euros to the winner, has generated considerable buzz and some controversy within the literary world. Abad Faciolince's novel explores the author's experiences and cathartic process leading up to the tragic event in Ukraine where writer Victoria Amelina was killed. The book delves into how Abad Faciolince, as a survivor, has been deeply affected by the experience. His nomination for the Aena Prize places him at the center of attention in the Spanish-language literary scene, as the winner will be announced on April 8th in Barcelona.