Daniel Reveles’ folksy vignettes radiate with a love for the inhabitants of Tecate and a Mark Twain insistence on ironic plain-spokenness…Where tourists may see a dusty, uneventful town, for Reveles it teems with drama. His art appeals to anyone who longs for more authenticity in life—for more magic, less rush, and some poetic justice.
--Wendy L. Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune

Something magical about Mr. Reveles’ writing draws me into each story. From the first paragraph of each tale I am transported across the border…With a few words he has me hearing the mariachis crooning, the raucous caw of the "cuervo", the excited laughter of children…With a few more words my throat was parched…later quenched with a frosty margarita.
--Vee Weber, Discover Baja

Reveles's stories make a heartfelt tour of the tiny border pueblo of Tecate. Few, if any, have written in English about any part of Mexico with such knowing, such heart, and such vividness. Cozy up for a deliciously spicy read.
-- C.M. Mayo, author, Miraculous Air and Flannery O'Connor Award-winning Sky Over El Nido

The fascinating world that thrives on the border between Mexico and the United States, in which coexist two cultures often antagonistic, but always interlocked, comes to life in the magical stories of Daniel Reveles…A lively portrait of a dual society that looks for a solution to its conflicts and inconsistencies. Reveles definitely stands out from the small group of writers that have been building the never-ending chronicles of life at the border. --Jaime E. Olivares, La Opinión

This guy has it---he knows the heart of Baja and shows it to you in all of its raw truth. I can tell that he loves his people because I also love them. Get his books and learn to laugh and understand the culture that allows the down trodden people to laugh and endure.
--Bernie Swaim, author Mi Baja: No Hurry No Worry, Bouncing Around Baja

Reveles is intimate with life and his words flow from his heart for the people he writes about. Each story carries with it a deep perception into human nature which must include all the highs and lows, the successes and failures, and the strengths and weaknesses of humanity. Only a Mexican writer can bridge life's happiness and sorrows with graceful humor and have us believe it’s truth.
--Gringo Gazette

Readers Comments

I finished reading Tequila, Lemon, and Salt in one sitting. This was not the smartest thing to do, I now admit. These are stories to be savored over time. My hasty desire to consume this delicious meal left me hungry for more once I reached the final page. To say I enjoyed the book would be an understatement. I have since got a hold of the other two, and this time, plan on taking my time with them. Thank you for them. I will cherish them throughout my years.

Your book was one of the few things that gave me pleasure through a very bad cold I'm just getting over. I have plenty of things to read, but TLS was like reading chicken soup - very nourishing to the soul.

I have just bought your book of short stories: Tequila, Lemon, and Salt Some years back, I read Enchiladas, Rice, and Beans and I loaned it to a friend and never got it back. Would greatly appreciate it if you could guide me as to where I can pick up a copy of that book, also Salsa and Chips which I have not read yet. This time, when I loan them out, I will attach some sort of tracking system.

I came across your novel Tequila, Lemon, and Salt during a recent trip to the Diana Bar. What I have thus far read articulates with truth and humor what I have seen in this town.

I have just five minutes ago finished reading your latest book, which you kindly signed for me a couple of days ago, thank you. A thoroughly enjoyable read and I look forward to reading your other books, present and future.

I was referred to your books Enchilada, Tequila etc. from a friend whose book club read one of them. I loved them as did my immediate friends.

Thanks for enriching our reading lives. I will recommend the books to students at Toussaint High School for homeless teens, where I do volunteer book discussions.

I heard about your book from some staff members in our teachers' lounge. I enjoyed reading it very much and am looking forward to reading Enchiladas, Rice, and Beans next.

I just finished your third installment of stories from Tecate, Tequila, Lemon, and Salt. Once again, I found your stories to be in turn funny, sad, introspective, and amazing. Great job, and please don’t wait another seven years for your next set of stories!

By pure chance I came across your first book; which blew me away because I had been thinking of retiring to Baja, Mexico (I just didn't know where in Baja). Since then I have read the other two books and found them very informative as well as entertaining.

I am a member of the Ellen Yaffa Book Group which has been meeting monthly since 1988. Currently, we are reading your book "Tequila, Lemon, and Salt"… congratulations on your most recent award. I hope your work will continue to be recognized and honored.

I wanted to tell you how your book touched my heart, soul & funny bone too. That hasn't happened in many years, believe me and I am an avid reader. I raved about the book to my family, friends and strangers. I will be 75 years old next month. Your books are the presents I give to myself, keep on writing.