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LatinX Audio Lit Mag

Teresa Douglas

A showcase of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and humour by the LatinX diaspora.

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00:31:28

Behind the Scenes with David Estringel, author of...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/02/20

David talks to us about the complexity of embracing one's heritage as an adult, after a life of youthful denial. David Estringel is a Xicanx writer/poet with works published in literary publications, such as The Opiate, Azahares, Cephalorpress, Lahar, Poetry Ni, DREICH, Rigorous, Somos en escrito, Hispanecdotes, Ethel, The Milk House, Beir Bua Journal, and The Blue Nib. David received his BA in English at the University of Texas at Brownsvile and his MFA in Creative Writing at the University of

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00:05:18

Prose Poetry: Digging for Lost Temples by David...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/02/20

"Thumbing through The Borderlands, I can’t help but feel not “brown” enough. I’m Mexican Lite. Got a case of the “coconuts”. There are no rageful battle-cries inflaming this breast. No bitterness lingering on the tip of the tongue (the back of hands and the starch of white collars taste just the same no matter the bearer’s color). No tortured soul, longing for identity and re-appropriation. Just me and this suit of rosy-beige meat that touts my value best in the dead of winter." David Estringel is

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00:22:30

Behind the Scenes with Larissa Freitas, author of BENÇA

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/02/13

In today's episode we talk about telling people you love them while they are still here with you, the importance of grandparents, and the healing properties of a good chicken in duck sauce. Larissa Freitas (She/Her) is a Latina poet from João Pessoa, Brazil. She writes because she believes in the transformative power of literature. Her poems have been published in English and Portuguese. You can follow her work on Instagram at @LarizFreitas

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00:02:28

Poetry: BENÇA by Larissa Freitas

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/02/13

So it doesn't have to be Valentine's Day to talk about the deep love we have for people, but if you are looking for a pure ode to the love of a grandma, this week's episode is for you. Larissa Freitas (She/Her) is a Latina poet from João Pessoa, Brazil. She writes because she believes in the transformative power of literature. Her poems have been published in English and Portuguese. You can follow her work on Instagram at @LarizFreitas

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00:18:07

Behind the Scenes with Mateo Omar, author of 'My...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/02/06

Is it a sin to eat mac and cheese and Pozole in the same sitting? Get the answer to this question and more in this hard-hitting episode. Spoiler: Teresa liked this poem so much she was pretty much incoherent in her acceptance, but tried to do better in the actual interview. Mateo Omar is a writer, poet, and artist currently based in San Diego county, California. So far his writing has been published in Mixed Mag, Gypsophila Zine, and Rise Up Review. He can be found on Instagram @arachnidoll.

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00:02:57

Poetry: My Quiet Telemetry by Mateo Omar

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/02/06

"In my quiet telemetry, I send The kind of invitations I’d want to receive And the kind of warnings I’d ignore Embedded deep in me Occipital, parietal, frontal And now lacrimal Power sources With no twin resonance in sight" Mateo Omar is a writer, poet, and artist currently based in San Diego county, California. So far his writing has been published in Mixed Mag, Gypsophila Zine, and Rise Up Review. He can be found on Instagram @arachnidoll.

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00:16:06

Behind the Scenes with Christiane Williams-Vigil ,...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/01/30

What does a freak snow storm and a 24-hour writing contest have in common? Both were seeds that sprouted this ultra-hopeful story. And if you enjoy stories that keep Chekhov's theory about guns in mind, you're going to love this episode. ChristianeWilliams-Vigil is a Xicana writer from El Paso, Texas. Nationality wise she identifies as Mexican-American. Her work has been published in various literary magazines such as Marias at Sampaguitas, Chismosa Press, Fatal Flaw Literary Magazine, and Marshall

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00:05:56

Fiction: Me Casa es Su Casa by Christiane Williams-Vigil

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/01/30

Why would you drive during a freak snowstorm in Texas? If you're Christiane Williams-Vigil, the answer is that the person did it for love. ChristianeWilliams-Vigil, is a Xicana writer from El Paso, Texas. Her work has been published in various literary magazines such as Marias at Sampaguitas, Chismosa Press, Fatal Flaw Literary Magazine, and Marshall University’s Movable Project. Currently, she is a Best of the Net nominee and contributing staff writer for Alebrijes Review. This story was

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00:21:07

Behind the Scenes with Mary Teresa Toro, author of...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/01/23

Some people just think in poetry, and Mary Teresa is one of them. In this episode, we'll hear Mary Teresa's process for writing El Pilon, and learn how to lure wild roosters into our lives. Mary Teresa Toro an aging Puerto Rican living in the woods of North Alabama with Frank, her husband of fifty-three years, Bitsie, a crazy mix of Weiner dog and mystery, and Ki-Ki-Ri-Ki, a random rooster who wandered onto the homestead.

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Poetry: El Pilon by Mary Teresa Toro

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/01/23

When is a modest pilon more than a useful kitchen tool? When it's the only thing you can touch when your loved one is gone. Mary Teresa toro is an aging Puerto Rican living in the woods of North Alabama with Frank, her husband of fifty-three years, Bitsie, a crazy mix of Weiner dog and mystery, and Ki-Ki-Ri-Ki, a random rooster who wandered onto the homestead.

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00:31:39

Behind the Scenes with Robert Rene Galvan, author of...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/01/16

Delve into the fascinating world behind this lush poem. In more selfish news, Rene gave Teresa back a piece of her childhood. She may be listening to R.Carlos Naki's Canyon Trilogy on repeat now. Robert René Galván, born in San Antonio of Indigenous/Mexican heritage, resides in New York City where he works as a professional musician and poet. His collections of poems are Meteors, published by Lux Nova Press and Undesirable: Race and Remembrance, Somos en Escrito Foundation Press, Standing Stones,

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00:31:07

Poetry: God's Country by Robert Rene Galvan

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/01/16

In this poem, enter a world that is at once fairytale and post-apocalyptic. And above all, don't drive through it like hell. Robert René Galván, born in San Antonio of Indigenous/Mexican heritage, resides in New York City where he works as a professional musician and poet. His collections of poems are Meteors, published by Lux Nova Press and Undesirable: Race and Remembrance, Somos en Escrito Foundation Press, Standing Stones, Finishing Line Press and The Shadow of Time, Adelaide Books. His poetry

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00:14:47

Behind the Scenes of This is Not a Love Song, by...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/01/09

Brunilda couldn't make it to the podcast, so in today's episode, Teresa and her daughter discuss the wonders of grilled cheese, and whether or not you can judge someone operating outside their comfort zone. You can listen to the song Godzilla mentioned on the episode by clicking here. Brunilda Bonia, Esquire, is a Puerto Rican and a practicing attorney for the past 25 years. She specializes in family/matrimonial law. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, three daughters and tuxedo cat, Pepper

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00:09:40

Fiction: This is Not a Love Song by Brunilda Bonilla

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2023/01/09

A woman walks into a cafe in Italy with her boyfriend--will she walk out with him or alone? In this episode, Brunilda Bonia deftly imagines a moment of decision in a busy cafe. Brunilda Bonia, Esquire is Puerto Rican who has been a practicing attorney for the past 25 years. She specializes in family/matrimonial law. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, three daughters and tuxedo cat, Pepper. On January 27, 2022 her first children's book, BLUE, was published by Pegasus Publishing Ltd.

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Behind the Scenes with Natalia Figueroa Barroso,...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2022/11/21

Can you really put childhood on a dinner plate? How can you fictionalize a true story and still remain true to its spirit? Tune in to get the answers to all these questions and more. Natalia Figueroa Barroso is a Uruguayan-Australian writer who lives on Dharug Country. Natalia has appeared in Sweatshop Women: Volume One, Racism: Stories on Fear, Hate & Bigotry, SBS Voices, Story Casters, Any Saturday, 2021. Running Westward, Kindling and Sage, Between Two Worlds, The Big Issue, Puentes Review,

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00:06:49

Fiction: Abuela's Mark by Natalia Figueroa Barroso

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2022/11/21

"Mamá orders me to clean Abuela’s room as she tames her curly blonde hair into a tight bun and rolls up the sleeves on her black and blue flannel shirt. Mamá stands in front of me with her pale blue eyes and hands me an orange duster. She is ready to clean and pack Abuela’s belongings away. I stand at the door with my arms crossed. Mamá hits the top of my head with the duster, ‘¡Dale vos encargate del cuarto de la Abuela! Don’t make me tell you again.’" Natalia Figueroa Barroso is a

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00:21:16

Behind the Scenes with Selene Lacayo, author of...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2022/11/14

How do you distill an immigration story into a tight, accessible piece? Tune in to this episode where Selene lets us in on her secrets. This is Selene's second piece on the audio mag. You can check out her first piece Amalgam here. Selene Lacayo is a writer and translator living in the Greater Philadelphia Area. She was the 2018 Judge's Choice Runner-Up for the Write Michigan Short Story Contest. Her essays have been published by InCulture Magazine, Americans Resisting Overseas, and the COVID-19

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00:07:11

Nonfiction: Immigration by Selene Lacayo

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2022/11/14

"Alien: *unfamiliar and disturbing or distasteful. Similar: foreign, strange, bizarre, exotic, incompatible with, antagonistic to, unacceptable to 2 … (Footnote 2) I hated that label –alien— stuck to my forehead upon my landing in the U.S. “Your looks are so exotic.” “Your accent is unusual for a Hispanic,” people would say. I felt belittled." This piece first appeared in Alebrijes Review and was nominated for a Pushcart award. Selene Lacayo is a writer and translator living in the Greater

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00:29:07

Behind the Scenes with Michael Pacheco, author of 'En...

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2022/11/07

What do briefs (not that kind) and boxing have to do with writing great short stories? Tune in as Michael reveals all. Michael was born in Mexico and raised in the United States. After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps, he enjoyed a successful career as a personal injury attorney. He is now retired and writes fiction full-time. Michael has been published in legal periodicals, but his true love is writing fiction. He’s been published in over thirty literary

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00:19:17

Fiction: En Plena Vista by Michael Pacheco

LatinX Audio Lit Mag ·

2022/11/07

Special Agent Varela thought he had the drug runner case in the bag. But out in the desert, where even the Yaqui didn't tread, anything can happen. Michael was born in Mexico and raised in the United States. After receiving an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps, he enjoyed a successful career as a personal injury attorney. He is now retired and writes fiction full-time. Michael has been published in legal periodicals, but his true love is writing fiction. He’s been published in

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