Research and Writing on the Puerto Rican Diaspora
Luica Matuonto asked me to submit an article for her blog on writing related to my new book, Migrations. So,
July 2021
NOTES ON WRITING
Amy Tan on Writing as a Gift
“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of
NOTES ON WRITING
Toni Morrison on Inspiration for Writers
“If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”
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Uncut: videocast with Lucia Matuonto
Lucia Matuonto was nice enough to invite me on her videocast, Uncut, after interviewing me on her other podcast, The
NOTES ON WRITING
Fuentes on Writing Against Silence
“Writing is a struggle against silence.” —Carlos Fuentes What does Carlos Fuentes mean about writing against silence and how is
Gender, Race & Identity in the Diaspora:
A conversation between J.L. Torres and Lawrence La Fountain. If you missed the virtual event, watch the video with me
NOTES ON WRITING
Doctorow on Research
I’ve known several cases of writers who decide to write about something and they research the hell out of it
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On The Relatable Voice Podcast With Lucia Matuonto
I had a great time talking with Lucia Matuonto about those lived experiences that have influenced my writing, including my
