Best-selling Author

Vicki Riley and Linda Cabrera are both that rarity in our transient community that we call a Conch. Vicki's literary interests gravitate to the human heart, its struggle, and her love affair with Key West. Linda Cabrera’s work is a detailed combination of realism and folk art that brings to life the laid back and colorful Key West island lifestyle that she was raised in. Cayo Hueso combines Cabrera's paintings with Riley's prose and poetry and packages both beautifully!”

Key West

What a treat to the senses Cayo Hueso is! Working with the delightful elements that Key West’s unique life and history inspire, Vicki Riley serves up a panoply of twelve short stories about life at the end of the road, tales that will resonate with everyone. Complementing her rich, clear prose are the charming, stylish paintings by Linda Cabrera. This volume will awaken appreciation for the sometimes strange, but always desirable, Key West as few other books about ‘the rock’ can. This is a book to be cherished.”

Joanna Brady, author of The Woman at the Light

If you have been fortunate enough to live (I have!) or spend some time in Key West this book will jump start some memories. The beautiful illustrations made me very nostalgic (Conch Day!) and were fun to examine in detail. The prose was rich and satisfying and I think I recognized a bit of myself in each of the female characters. Thanks, Vicki and Linda!”

Roberta Wasmer

Cayo Hueso is an amazing book and I loved reading each and every page. Myself, being a Conch (born and raised on this beautiful island) appreciate the stories and artwork which brings back so many memories. The artwork by Linda Cabrera complements the stories and depicts the island life as it was in past years. Vicki’s style of writing is captivating. Her words have a natural flow, which makes it an easy read. I loved reading this book and highly recommend it to everyone. Kudos to Vicki and Linda!”

Faye J.