On this episode of Antioch MFA's LitCit, host Gabriela Revilla Lugo chats with award-winning author Reyna Grande. Grande is the bestselling writer of The Distance Between Us, A Dream Called Home, and A Ballad of Love and Glory, and her work has been celebrated internationally for its intimate portrayals of migration, resilience, and belonging. In this conversation, Grande reflects on her evolution as a storyteller, the craft behind writing across genres, and the emotional truths that guide her work. Learn about her creative process, the experiences that shaped her voice, and what she's working on next. This episode was produced by Karen Sampson and mastered by Mitko Grigorov.