Latin America. Vibrant and diverse and complex and ever-changing. The mountains, the rainforests, the beaches, and the desserts are all full of stories that yearn to be told. To be known. Of voices that deserve to be heard. As the writing and reading community develops, many have come to value diversity in fiction and understand the importance of searching for new perspectives. So today, whether you are a fantasy or romance lover, I encourage you to add these Latin American authors to your to-be-read. 1. Isabel Allende The queen of Magical realism, Isabel Allende is the Chilean award-winning author of “The House of Spirits” and “Of Love and Shadows”. Allende began publishing books during the 80s, and her most recent book “Violeta” came out in January. Philanthropist and feminist, Isabel is unafraid to pour her culture, experience, perspectives, and dreams into books that almost seem to have a psyche of their own. 2. Luisa Valenzuela Allow me to present to you the woman who defied the Argentinian dictatorship of the 70s with a typewriter and a mind bustling with stories. She plays with words and transforms them into an anthem that stands strong against racism, elitism, misogyny, corruption, and so much more. None other than Luisa Valenzuela, author of almost forty books, including “The Censors” and “He Who Searches”. 3. Mia Sosa Best-selling author of “The Worst Best Man” and “The Wedding Crasher”, Mia Sosa is a contemporary romance author. Her books explore multicultural dynamics, which include everything from Latin dishes and dances to intricate characters that share and learn about each other’s perspectives and traditions. Her books are perfect for fans of books that are - in her own words - “Funny. Flirty. A little dirty.”. 4. Zoraida Córdova Ecuadorian American author of “The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina”, “Bruja Born” and “Valentina Salazar is Not a Monster Hunter” Córdova has a versatile and unapologetic writing style. She weaves complex characters with vivid settings that will make you feel like you are living the plot yourself. Her prose thrives among monsters lurking in the shadows or ancient magic running through the protagonist's veins. 5. Anna-Marie McLemore Bewitching and mystical, McLemore’s stories guard the essence of fairy tales and the spirit of the Santa Ana winds. Their books “When the Moon Was Ours”, “Blanca & Roja”, “Miss Meteor”, among others, include lyrical and symbolic prose which becomes the soil in which queer, nonbinary, and Latin voices grow, change, and evolve. 6. Xóchtil González Puerto Rican American Xóchil Gonzales debuted last august with her novel “Olga Dies Dreaming”; which is currently being adapted to the big screen by Hulu. A piece that is both tender and bold, it becomes an outspoken Latin perspective that stands pridefully in the streets of New York and dives into Puerto Rican culture. Paula Argudois a young planster with too much passion and too little time on a day. She has been telling stories for as long as she can remember, whether they are thoroughly researched flash fiction pieces or improvised bedtime stories.
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