New Book

Gertrude Duby Blom and the Lacandona Maya

Author Profile:

W Lee Slaight is presently the pen name Wendie Elovich has chosen to

write under. The author and narrator was a graduate student working

in the field, Chiapas Mexico in 1975. Fellowship opportunities had

dried up in anthropology and she was looking to increase her

opportunities, hence, she followed instruction to establish herself on a

dig. Timing was poor due to a heavy rainy season and Elovich ventured

forward to work for the famous photographer, Gertrude Duby Blom,

otherwise known as the protector of the last remaining Lacandona

Mayans. Expeditions were exciting and the work highly satisfying. Yet,

she returns to lead the life of a maverick trial attorney on American soil.

Three decades later, she came away with numerous tales…see below

description of lawyer’s mysteries and corruption; plus four strong plays,

our real issues…This author never forgot her first love, story- telling and

her lasting experiences in the highlands jungle at the southernmost tip

of Mexico and Guatemala.

The Jaguar on the Mountain is much more than a story of high

adventure and expedition into indigenous settlements surrounding San

Cristobal de las Casas or its subtropic jungle to find ruins.

Stimulate your thinking, whether this is fiction, non-fiction or accurate

prediction. Civilizations prosper and disappear. We are fascinated with

pre-history but rarely find the answers. W Lee Slaight is a sufficient

storyteller. Watch for more.

About:

Born and lived in New York, educated New York University, Uptown;

Hunter/Grad Center-unfinished, then Cardozo Law School. Residences-

New York City, Sea Bright New Jersey, Dorset Vermont and currently

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Recreation-Horses, Skiing, Tennis, Pickleball—most sports, reading and

book clubs, passionate about the arts…galleries and museums, travel.

Docent- Telfair Academy, Savannah, Georgia—art tours.

Served as a life coach briefly per past work with clients but love for

writing took over. Continue to blog, safe information, news and

events—follow my progress with a fine publisher, KoehlerBooks.

Spouse/Best Companion Timothy Dale Slaight- 3 daughters and a

granddaughter, chosen.

Life credo- All of us must remain relevant and do our part to contribute

daily.