Fiction Writer
Tucson,
AZ
Arizona US
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Publications & Prizes
Anthologies:
A Night of Screams: Latino Horror Stories (Arte Público Press, 2023)
, Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women (Harper Collins, 2023)
, Nasty Women Poets: An Unapologetic Anthology of Subversive Verse (Lost Horse Press, 2017)
, Latinos in Lotusland: An Anthology of Contemporary Southern California Literature (Bilingual Review Press, 2008)
Journals: , ,
Huizache
, Journal of Latina Critical Feminism
, , Puerto del Sol
, Sandscript
Prizes won:
Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Book of Fiction - Finalist;
Philip Freund Prize for Creative Writing;
International Latino Book Award- “Best Collection of Short Stories - English,” "Best First Book - Fiction - English";
Pushcart Prize - “Special Mention”;
The Best American Non-Required Reading - “Reading Notable";
Louise Merriwether First Book Prize - Finalist;
James D. Houston Award for Western Literature - Finalist;
Pima Community College Martindale Literary Prize - First Place
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Daughters of Latin America: An International Anthology of Writing by Latine Women by , Tripas by
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Gives readings:
Yes
Travels for readings:
Yes
Identifies as:
Feminist, Latino/Latina/Latinx
Prefers to work with:
Adults
Fluent in:
English
Born in:
East Los Angeles
Raised in:
East Los Angeles
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Last update: Apr 03, 2024