Ep: 125: Cozy Mysteries Take On Colonialism

EQ: How has the commitment to authenticity and intersectionality by  authors of color changed the writing landscape?

Guest: Raquel V. Reyes. Reyes’ short stories appear in various anthologies, including Mystery Most Theatrical, Midnight Hour, and Trouble No More. Find her on social media @LatinaSleuths.

Based on the recommendation of Mia Manansala in Ep 121, we invited Raquel Reyes to join us and share her own journey as a cozy mystery writer. We spend some time discussing her book, Mango, Mambo, and Murder, especially the integration of food and culture intertwined with a murder mystery. She shares some pivotal moments in her development as a writer, influential writers, opinions on Latinx representation in literature, and the changing landscape of the literary world. 

Related Resources:

Do Your Fudging Homework:

  • Hope: Facebook Group “Cozy Mysteries Crew”

  • Megan: Read Raquel’s work!

  • Raquel: Request books at your libraries or your independent bookstores. Give anthologies a try!