“Jodi’s Goa -UP THE MANDOVI AND DOWN THE ZUARI” — Published by Criativo 27, Unipessola Lda. A Cartoon Memoir of Growing Up in Goa (1966–Today) A unique illustrated journey through time, told through laughter, life, and ink. Help bring this deeply personal book to print!
Hi! This is Joseph Canisius Dias, author of the book. I’m a cartoonist and illustrator, originally from Goa and now living in Portugal. This book is my love letter to the Goa I grew up in — a world of winding village roads, mango trees, monsoons, family weddings, colonial remnants, and cultural chaos — all seen through the eyes of a kid, a teenager, and now, a reflective adult. This is not just a cartoon book. It’s my life, my memories — and probably yours too if you’ve ever called Goa “home.” What’s in the Book? “Jodi’s Goa- UP THE MANDOVI AND DOWN THE ZUARI” is a 200-page, A4-sized cartoon memoir filled with hand-drawn cartoons, sketches, and illustrated anecdotes.
'Dona Paula' is more than just a historical romance set in Goa's Portuguese colonial days - It is a fine example of quality writing about a young lady and an army officer. Paula, the 'lady-in-waiting' to Lino's wife, discovers the captain's wife in an adulterous act with another man; threatened, Herodiana is determined to get rid of her at any cost.
With the careful weaving of true history with romance, 'Dona Paula' is truly a pleasure to read!
