BA, MA, Stony Brook University. Author of two novels, Hipster Death Rattle and Holly Hernandez and the Death of Disco, and two short story collections, Roachkiller & Other Stories and Noiryorican; stories and essays have appeared in Faultline, Latinx Rising: An Anthology of Latinx Science Fiction and Fantasy, Mississippi Review, Palabritas, Storyglossia, and Somos en escrito; recipient of the Agatha Award, the Anthony Award, and the BRIO; named Artist in Residence by the Bronx Council on the Arts. SLC, 2024–
Graduate Courses 2024-2025
MFA Writing
Speculative Fiction Workshop: Writing for Social Justice
Workshop—Fall
WRIT 7452
This course will focus on the intersection of literature and activism, challenging participants to explore the complexities of using specifically speculative fiction as a tool for social change. Through a multidisciplinary approach drawing from critical theory, postcolonial studies, and literary analysis, students will interrogate the role of genre narrative in advocating for justice and equity. Discussions will center on the ethical considerations, historical precedents, and aesthetic strategies employed by writers engaged in activism. While analyzing a diverse range of texts spanning genres and cultures, students will cultivate a nuanced understanding of the strengths—as well as the limitations—of fictional storytelling as a means of advocacy.