About
I am the author of the award-winning short story collection, Chola Salvation, and the novel, Huizache Women, both published by Arte Público Press. My stories have been published by Kweli Journal, Huizache, Asteri(x) Journal, and other literary journals. My poetry has been anthologized in What They Leave Behind: A Latinx Anthology and Nasty Women Poets: An Unapologetic Anthology of Subversive Verse by Lost Horse Press.
Featured Work
Huizache Women
2023
Three generations of women grapple with the complexities of love in this sweeping novel traversing Mexico, Texas and California. Merced Fierro knows one way to get love--her way, even if it means wreaking havoc on everyone, including her daughters. But can love heal the pain of betrayal?
Other Works
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Chola Salvation
2021
Awards and Recognition
- New Mexico-Arizona Book Award
- Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Book of Fiction Finalist
- Cornell University Philip Freund Prize
- International Latino Book Award
- Pushcart Prize Special Mention
- Best American Non-Required Reading "Reading Notable"
