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LatinX Audio Lit Mag
by Teresa Douglas
A showcase of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and humour by the LatinX diaspora.
Episodes
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Behind the Scenes with Roy Conboy, author of Tia Mary
If you write about family that's still living, do you still get to go to the family reunions? Can you really put pomegranate seeds in tacos and retain your Mexican license? Get the answer to these hard-hitting questions in this episode of Latinx Lit Audio Mag. Roy Conboy is a Mixed Blood...
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Poetry: Tia Mary by Roy Conboy
Roy's poem Tia Mary combines playfulness and poignancy in one beautiful punch. Roy Conboy is a Mixed Blood Latino/Irish/Indigenous writer and teacher who’s poetic plays have been seen in the struggling black boxes on the edges of the mainstream theatre in Los Angeles, Santa Ana, San Francisco…
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Behind the Scenes with Kase Johnstun, author of Corridos and Tragedias: I Will No Longer Erase Us, Or Let You Erase Us
Do the people who don't claim you have any right to decide who you are? Check out this behind the scenes with Kate Johnstun as he shares his family story and identity. Kase Johnston is an award-winning novelist, essayist, and memoirist. He lives in Ogden, Utah, with his small family, and is on…
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Nonfiction: Corridos and Tragedias: I Will No Longer Erase Us, Or Let You Erase Us by Kase Jonstun
"By the time I was old enough to know, they only spoke in Spanish when they fought or when they swore. Then he would lift his hand and spin his finger around, directing me to dance while the first chords of La Cucaracha sang from his guitar. “La cucaracha y no puedo caminar.” And he always sang…
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Behind the Scenes with Luna Vallejo, author of 'The Star Spangled Banner'
Can Alfredo Pasta really cure the blues? And is a national anthem just a cringey throwback to different times? Get the answers to these questions and more in this week's Behind the Scenes with Luna Vallejo. Luna Vallejo is a 17-year-old writer who hails from Staten Island, New York with Mexican…
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Poetry: Star Spangled Banner by Luna Vallejo
"The Star-Spangled Banner Is more than just a national anthem, it's the sanctified song millions of immigrants sing under their breath as their brittle backbones bend over strawberry fields slick with dew to convince themselves that America can still see their silhouettes even when their…
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Behind the Scenes with Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera, author of Breaking Pattern
What is a Rodeo Queen, and does it come with a golden lasso like Wonder Woman gets? Tune in to get the answer to this hard-hitting question and more as we take a deep dive into the world of Breaking Pattern. Buy Breaking Pattern from Inlandia Books and Barnes and Noble BIO: Chicana Feminist and...
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Fiction: Breaking Pattern from Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera
Adriana Elizabeth Herrera Bowen loves horses more than people and lives for junior rodeo competitions. For the first time, the All-Around Cowgirl saddle is within her reach. Except her old gray mare, Pearl, isn’t as fast as she used to be, and another competitor has her eye on the same prize. So...
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Behind the Scenes with Jessey Munoz, author of Coins from Heaven
In today's episode, Jessey Munoz shows us that you don't need a lot to have a happy childhood. And sometimes a pot of beans on the stove can be magical. Jessey Munoz is a retired teacher. He loves poetry, writing and his Mexican-American culture. He often writes about family experiences. He lives...
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Poetry: Coins from Heaven by Jessey Munoz
Do you remember when you thought finding a quarter made you rich? In this poem, Jesse Munoz takes us back to a simpler time. Jessey Munoz is a retired teacher. He loves poetry, writing and his Mexican-American culture. He often writes about family experiences. He lives in Texas with his wife,...
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See Ya in the Fall
What an amazing Fourth Season! If you haven't had a chance to listen to the beautiful stories and poems over the last four seasons, then this is the perfect time to catch up. LatinxLit will be reading and recording submissions all summer long, and come back in September ready to rock your world.…
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Behind the Scenes with David Estringel, author of The Alchemy of Fingertips
Mother's Day just passed, and we're celebrating it the Latinx Lit Audio Mag way, with a prose poem about a mother that is both beautiful and sad. Listen as David takes us through the writing of this one and how he navigated writing through grief. David Estringel is a Xicanx writer/poet with works...
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Prose Poetry: The Alchemy of Fingertips
"Long has it been since I’ve heard...The thump…thump…thump of black stone on black stone—the molcajete—mashing cumino seeds, granos de pimiento negra, and cloves of garlic—with snaps and pops—into glorious salves that staved off hungers, deep and brash." David Estringel is a Xicanx writer/poet…
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Book Talk: Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion (2022) by Evelyn Alsultany
Latina Muslims are the fastest-growing ethnic group in Islam. However, many of the conversations surrounding Latinas and Muslims often don't include the intersection of these groups. In today’s episode, Evelyn Alsultany will discuss her book Broken: The Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion (2022),...
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Behind the Scenes with Samatha Garcia, author of Wealthy Chicanas and Chicanos
In this episode, Samantha tackles the question: what can wealth mean to a creative in a capitalistic society? We also talk about the wonder of the neighborhood tamale seller. Warning: this episode might make you want tamales. Samantha is a lesbian Chicana poet from East LA. She began writing…
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Poetry (Spoken Word): Wealthy Chicanas and Chicanos by Samantha Garcia
"I want wealth in my spirit! Honoring the souls of my ancestors who made la cultura what it is today; Honoring the stories of my primos y tios y tias floating across the border; Honoring the crisp dickies and pro clubs stuffed in my drawers because they are more than just clothes, they are our…
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Behind the Scenes with Tak Erzinger, author of Lenguaje Resonante | Echoing Language and Amplexus
If you enjoyed the way Tak wove the deeply personal with the natural world in her two poems, you're going to love hearing how she came to write them. And if you're looking to purchase her book Tourist, which published on April 11, 2023, you can do so at Amazon or at Sea Crow Press. TAK...
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Poetry: Lenguaje Resonante | Echoing Language and Amplexus by Tak Erzinger
"Yo hablo, yo hablo así, you hablo así, en mi corozón… When I began to speak, I parroted Mariposas instead of butterflies and they appeared to be tropical but I realised I was landlocked and it was winter with dusty snowflakes..." Tak reads two poems from Tourist, her latest book of poetry. You…
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Behind the Scenes with Lyzs Flo, author of Wela
In which Lysz teaches Teresa about Pastelon, forever changing her life for the better. Also, there are never enough love poems about family/friend love, and Lysz walks us through how she wrote this one. Be prepared for some deep moments, like when Lyzs says "Sometimes people save you in ways that...
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Poetry: Wela by Lyzs Flo
"Wela, Vieja, who loves moons on her nails and stars in my eyes." Sometimes the greatest love stories have nothing to do with romance. This is one of them. Lysz Flo is an Afrolatinx, trilingual spoken word artist, author of fiction and poetry, member of The Estuary Collective, and a podcast host…
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Behind the Scenes with David Estringel, author of Digging for Lost Temples
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…
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Prose Poetry: Digging for Lost Temples by David Estringel
"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...
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Behind the Scenes with Larissa Freitas, author of BENÇA
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...
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Poetry: BENÇA by Larissa Freitas
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...
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Behind the Scenes with Mateo Omar, author of 'My Quiet Telemetry'
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…
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Poetry: My Quiet Telemetry by Mateo Omar
"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...
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Behind the Scenes with Christiane Williams-Vigil , author of Me Casa es Su Casa
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. Christiane Williams-Vigil is a Xicana writer from El Paso,...
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Fiction: Me Casa es Su Casa by Christiane Williams-Vigil
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. Christiane Williams-Vigil, is a Xicana writer from El Paso, Texas. Her work has been published in various literary magazines such as Marias at Sampaguitas,...
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Behind the Scenes with Mary Teresa Toro, author of 'El Pilon'
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...
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Poetry: El Pilon by Mary Teresa Toro
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…
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Behind the Scenes with Robert Rene Galvan, author of God's Country
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…
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Poetry: God's Country by Robert Rene Galvan
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…
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Behind the Scenes of This is Not a Love Song, by Brunilda Bonilla
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...
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Fiction: This is Not a Love Song by Brunilda Bonilla
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...
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Behind the Scenes with Natalia Figueroa Barroso, author of Abuela's Mark
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...
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Fiction: Abuela's Mark by Natalia Figueroa Barroso
"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…
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Behind the Scenes with Selene Lacayo, author of Immigration
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...
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Nonfiction: Immigration by Selene Lacayo
"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...
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Behind the Scenes with Michael Pacheco, author of 'En Plena Vista'
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…
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Fiction: En Plena Vista by Michael Pacheco
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...
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Behind the Scenes with Yara, author of The Guardian/Alebrije
On the border between Mexico and Texas, where Yara grew up, the air is filled with a little light magic. In this episode, Yara talks about how this environment produced this gentle spooky tale. Born in México and raised on the border, Yara is drawn to darker tales and is an aficionado of Mexican...
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Non Fiction: The Guardian/Alebrije by Yara Flores
"As the dementia accelerated, she claimed to see people at the window at night, including her beloved husband who had passed 5 years prior...Other, perhaps most sinister, nightly visitors, abuelita said, would whistle and try to convince her to unlatch the windows." Born in México and raised on…
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Behind the Scenes with Kevin Casin, author of, 'At Storm's Edge.'
Is Flash Fiction the potato chip of the literary universe? Is there any difference between genre fiction and literary fiction? Tune in to this week's behind-the-scenes episode to find out. Kevin is a gay, Latino fiction writer, and cardiovascular research scientist. He is a second-generation...
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Fiction: At Storm's Edge by Kevin Casin
"Manuel heard the rattle of the seed curtain. He unfurled, cloaked in black, and looked up from his chair. Without a word–Seers never speak for themselves–he held out his hand over the table to welcome his guest and to accept payment for the card reading. “Señor, me llamo Daniel. Please, mi…
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Behind the Scenes with Toni Margarita Plummer, author of Attack of Las Quetas
Did Teresa really name a skin tag, a queta, Jabba the Queta? Can a story with body horror be hopeful? Tune in to find out the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode. Toni Margarita Plummer was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, the daughter of a Mexican...
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Fiction: Attack of Las Quetas by Toni Margarita Plummer
On the one hand, family can be ultra-irritating; on the other, sometimes they're the only ones that have your back. In Toni Margarita Plummer's story, Attack of Las Quetas, family is there for the main character for better AND for worse. You'll never look at a crochet hook the same way again.…
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Behind the Scenes with Melissa K Nunez, author of 'Je Vois la Vie en Rose'
Are panderias the gateway to heaven? Can you agree to write monthly columns for multiple literary magazines and still have a personal life? Find out the answers to these hard-hitting questions and more in this week's episode. Melissa Nunez is a Latin@ writer and homeschooling mother of three from...
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Creative Nonfiction: Je Vois la Vie en Rose by Melissa Nunez
In this week's story, Melissa Nunez takes the familiar song 'Vie en Rose' and turns it on its head. You may never listen to that song the same way again. Melissa Nunez is a Latin@ writer and homeschooling mother of three from the Rio Grande Valley. Her essays and poetry have appeared in...
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Behind the Scenes with Mayte C Castro, author of 'Tortillas on a Sunday Afternoon'
Someone once claimed that the answer to life, the universe, and everything was 42. But really, the answer is tortillas. Especially the ones freshly made by the family of your heart. Listen as Mayte Castro walks us through the magic of tortillas. Mayte C. Castro's poetry focuses on immigration,...
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Poetry: Tortillas on a Sunday Afternoon by Mayte C. Castro
In Mayte's poem, tortillas are more than a vehicle for tasty fillings. "Soft, crunchy, malleable, torn Tortillas take on many forms and shapes. In the eagerness of listening The melodies of language Reclining on Mother’s chest…" Mayte C. Castro's poetry focuses on immigration, culture and travel,...
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A showcase of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and humour by the LatinX diaspora.
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