Memoir A Writing Marriage Features Excerpts from an Unpublished Novel

Lori Carlson-Hijuelos is releasing a new book A Writing Marriage, and PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the cover!

Over a decade after the death of her husband, Lori Carlson-Hijuelos’ latest book took her on an “unexpected pilgrimage” to the heart of their union.

The New York City-based author and editor’s latest book, titled A Writing Marriage, is a memoir, but it’s also much more than that: The forthcoming book also features excerpts from Blue Antiquity, an unpublished novel by Lori’s late husband, Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction writer Oscar Hijuelos.

The unique blend of fiction and non-fiction will release May 12, 2026, publisher Regalo Press announced on Friday, Oct. 17.

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