Las Musas Podcast

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, debut Musa Terry Catasús Jennings joins fellow Musas Karina Gonzalez, Mariana Ríos, and Eliza Kinkz. They discuss different approaches to query agents -from the methodical and data-driven to the serendipitous ways in which destiny decides for you- as well as submissions and editing.

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Pre-order Terry Catasús Jennings's Picture Book The Little House of Hope

Pre-order Karina Gonzales's Picture Book The Coquíes Still Sing: A Story of Home, Hope, and Rebuilding 

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This episode of the Las Musas Podcast is packed full of useful tips, gems of wisdom, and lessons learned. Vanessa Torres talks with fellow Musas, Angela Velez, Sallie Anne Rodriguez, and Andrea Arango about how to find an agent, how to stand out in the famous query letter, the ups and downs of going on submission, revision techniques for the plotter and pantser, and when you should accept feedback or go with your gut.

Vanessa Torres

Angela Velez

Andrea Arango

Sallie Anne Rodriguez

Manuscript Wishlist

We're bringing back Ask a Musa episodes and they're better than ever! Join Musas Terry Catasús Jennings, Jonny Garza Villa, Laekan Zea Kemp, and Vanessa L. Torres as they blurb some recent favorite reads; discuss the current book banning initiatives occurring around the country, the challenges of rewriting a manuscript; and share some writing craft tips.

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In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, debut Musa Vanessa Torres joins fellow Musa Alda P. Dobbs to discuss her historical YA novel The Turning Point. Hear how Vanessa's experience as a dancer and later as a paramedic informed this emotionally gripping novel about a Latinx girl finding freedom through dance and breaking expectations in 1980s Minnesota. 

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In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, debut Musa Angela Velez joins fellow Musa Crystal Maldonado to discuss her contemporary YA  Lulu and Milagro's Search for Clarity, how her own high school to college journey and working in college admissions inspired her book, sisterhood, and writing dual POV novels.

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In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast, author Racquel Marie joins fellow Musa Ana Siqueira to discuss her contemporary YA debut Ophelia After All, how she acquired her agent through PitMad, and the challenges of juggling querying and submission with college life and the pandemic. 

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In this very special episode of the Las Musas Podcast, author Jasminne Mendez discusses her debut picture book Josefina's Habichuelas, how her own sweet tooth inspired Josefina's story, how she manages to write across so many different age categories and genres, and the importance of representation in children's books.

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In the season one finale episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, the Middle Grade and Young Adult edition, Musas Juliet Menéndez, Jonny Garza Villa, and Laekan Zea Kemp discuss important lessons learned throughout the debut publishing experience. 

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Buy Juliet Menéndez's children's book debut Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers in English or in Spanish

Buy Jonny Garza Villa's YA contemporary novel Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun

Buy Laekan Zea Kemp's YA contemporary novel Somewhere Between Bitter & Sweet

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In this special edition of our Ask a Musa series we're talking to our Hermanas post-mentorship program to find out how the mentorship program works, how to make the most of your mentorship experience, and valuable lessons learned.

Resources Mentioned:

Romy Natalia Goldberg - Twitter | Website

Valerie Jauregui - Twitter

Verena Rodriguez Saavedra - Instagram | Facebook

Ashley Jean Granillo - Twitter | Website

Ines Lozano - Twitter | Instagram | Clubhouse | Website

Visit the Hermanas Mentorship page on the Las Musas website for more information about our mentorship program.

In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, the Middle Grade and Young Adult edition, Musas Juliet Menéndez, Jonny Garza Villa, and Laekan Zea Kemp discuss Debut Jitters!

If you enjoyed this episode or plan on using the resources provided, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

Buy Juliet Menéndez's children's book debut Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers in English or in Spanish

Buy Jonny Garza Villa's YA contemporary novel Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun

Buy Laekan Zea Kemp's YA contemporary novel Somewhere Between Bitter & Sweet

Check out the other books on the Las Musas Bookshop page!

Connect with Las Musas on social media:

Twitter

Instagram

Visit our website!