The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Mirta Ojito, who has written two non-fiction books, has now written her first novel. Deeper Than the Ocean (published by Union Square & Co.) is a family drama that moves between Spain, Cuba, and the United States.

In this episode of Writing Latinos, we talk with Ojito about the meaning of “Spain” for Latinos and the desire to return. We also discuss mothers and daughters, the obligations of love, the sinking of the S.S. Valbanera, and our shared fear of swimming in open bodies of water. Thanks so much for listening!