Episode 46: Margarita Pintado Burgos

Poet and professor Margarita Pintado Burgos was born and raised in Puerto Rico and it was there she grew up with a love of writing and poetry. Her educational and professorial experiences in the U.S. added another dimension to her writing and voice. In this episode of The Written Scene, Margarita discusses the need for self-expression, her desire to write at an early age, what saved her from becoming a lawyer, the experiences and surprises while teaching in Arkansas, how language changes between generations, why we need to embrace the blank page, the cultural diversity in the U.S. while still needing more and quicker translations of international authors, and so much more. If you like this episode, shout it into the sky out your window. If you have easily offended neighbors, you can also subscribe, rate, review, and share (electronically) this and all episodes of The Written Scene. Subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter by clicking here. Upcoming guests and things to do, as well as a few writing related thoughts. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era