Episode 144: Gerardo Sámano Córdova

Keep the Channel Open by Mike Sakasegawa

Aug 30, 202301:15:39Arts

Gerardo Sámano Córdova is a writer and artist from Mexico City. In his debut novel, Monstrilio , Gerardo draws from both horror and literary fiction traditions to tell a story about grief, family, and self-acceptance. In...

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