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The Las Musas Podcast pulls back the veil and shares all the details about our publishing journeys, what debut year is really like, and how we're working towards creating a sustainable writing career in an industry still struggling with diversity, equity, and transparency.

Las Musas Podcast Las Musas

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

The Las Musas Podcast pulls back the veil and shares all the details about our publishing journeys, what debut year is really like, and how we're working towards creating a sustainable writing career in an industry still struggling with diversity, equity, and transparency.

    Ask a Musa: Advice from Our Sophomores!

    Ask a Musa: Advice from Our Sophomores!

    Adriana Hernández Bergstrom, Jonny Garza Villa, and Vanessa Torres join debut Musas Jackie Morera, Aixa Pérez-Prado, and Elle Gonzalez Rose for a Q&A about post-debut life, lessons learned, what our sophomore Musas wish they would've done and known, and a general sharing of wisdom and chisme in this delightful conversation.



    Links—

    From Adriana: States Book Awards for Children and Young Adult Book Awards



    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

    Purchase Adriana Hernández Bergstrom's newest picture book, Tumble

    Purchase Jonny Garza Villa's newest young adult novel, Ander & Santi Were Here

    Purchase Vanessa Torres' young adult novel, The Turning Pointe

    Learn more about Jackie Morera and her upcoming debut picture book, Abuelo's Flower Shop

    Purchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet

    Pre-order Elle Gonzalez Rose's debut young adult novel, Caught in a Bad Fauxmance



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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Debut Diaries, Ep. 21: the Young Adult and Middle Grade Edition

    Debut Diaries, Ep. 21: the Young Adult and Middle Grade Edition

    On this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, debut young adult and middle grade Musas Elizabeth Santiago, Lauren Yero, and Angela Montoya discuss debut year jitters and mental health.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

    Pre-order Elizabeth Santiago's debut young adult novel, The Moonlight Vine

    Pre-order Lauren Yero's debut young adult novel, Under This Forgetful Sky Pre-order Angela Montoya's debut young adult novel, Sinner's Isle

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    • 49 min
    Debut Diaries, Ep. 20: Picture Book Edition

    Debut Diaries, Ep. 20: Picture Book Edition

    In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series staring our debut and sophomore picture book Musas, Mónica Mancillas and Alyssa Reynoso-Morris join Aixa Pérez-Prado to talk all about inspiration! What inspires them, what they do with that inspiration, and how they manage the excitement of being inspired is all covered in this delightful conversation!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!Pre-order Mónica Mancillas' picture book, The Worry BalloonPurchase Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book, Plátanos Are LovePurchase Aixa Pérez-Prado's debut picture book, City Feet

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    • 57 min
    Book Talk!: The Media that Inspires Us

    Book Talk!: The Media that Inspires Us

    In a new segment of the Las Musas Podcast we're calling Book Talk!, Maria José Fitzgerald joins Monica Mancillas and Angela Montoya to discuss what books they're reading and what authors have their heart, how media inspires and informs them as authors, and delve into all things inspiration, invigoration, and influential.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!Purchase Maria Jose Fitzgerald's debut middle grade novel Turtles of the Midnight MoonPre-order Monica Mancillas's picture book The Worry BalloonPre-order Angela Montoya's debut young adult novel, Sinner's Isle

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    • 59 min
    Ask A Musa: Pitches, Preparedness, and Persistence

    Ask A Musa: Pitches, Preparedness, and Persistence

    In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Ask a Musa host Lulu Delacre joins
    Alyssa Reynoso-Morris, Gabi Aldeman, and Sallie Anne Rodriguez to answer questions about pitches, querying, being prepared, and never quitting.

    They started by talking about books they are reading now, such as The Last Beekeeper by Pablo Cartaya, Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa by Julian Randall, Free Water by Amina Luqman-Dawson (Author), the adult historical book titled Miss del Rio by Bárbara Mujica 

    Then they attacked the questions such as:


    Dos and Don’ts when pitching your book for Twitter contests, agents, and editors, including many resources and tips.


    How they got their agents.


    Publishers that accept unsolicited manuscripts.


    Resources and tips for unpublished BIPOC creators including amazing mentorships.



    Finally, las musas talked a little bit about tips to stay positive and that “Sí, se puede.” 

    ¡Pa’lante!

    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

    Order Lulu Delacre’s latest picture  book: Cool Green: Amazing, Remarkable Trees

    Order Sallie Anne Rodriguez’ novel: Treasure Tracks

    Order Alyssa Reynoso-Morris' debut picture book:  Plátanos Are Love

    Pre-order Gabriella Aldeman's debut picture book: Paula's Patches



    And check out more Musas and amazing books at LasMusasBooks.com.



    Connect with Las Musas on social media:TwitterInstagramVisit our website!

    • 57 min
    Debut Diaries, Ep. 19: the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition

    Debut Diaries, Ep. 19: the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition

    In this episode of the Las Musas Podcast's Debut Diaries series, the Middle Grade and Young Adult Edition, Jessica Parra joins fellow Musas Jonny Garza Villa, Elle Gonzalez Rose, and Angela Montoya for a lively discussion on author brand and social media, their impacts, implications, and necessities (or lack thereof), and marketing and publicity.

    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks!

    Pre-order Jonny Garza Villa's sophomore young adult novel Ander & Santi Were HereCaught in a Bad Fauxmance

    Pre-order Jessica C. Parra's debut young adult novel Rubi Ramos's Recipe for SuccessPre-order Angela Montoya's debut young adult novel, Sinner's Isle

    Connect with Las Musas on social media:TwitterInstagramVisit our website!

    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Dreamless Nights ,

Amazing Latinx Podcast

I always love discovering new (and new-to-me) podcasts featuring authors. I was so excited to hear about Las Musas podcast from Twitter. So far this podcast has featured some of my favorite Young Adult authors like Raquel Marie (author of Ophelia After All!!) and Laekan Zea Kemp (author of Somewhere Between Sweet and Bitter!! and Heartbreak Symphony). I have loved learning about different writers’ writing processes and how their publishing journey has gone so far. I can’t wait to listen to more!

c.slavin87 ,

New Books

This is one of the best places to hear about newly published books in a fun way! ¡Gracias, Las Musas! Very relatable content. 👍

Ra Rea ,

Love all the tips!

Episode 14: I loved being inspired listening to Las Musas. The tips were very helpful, and I especially loved “Giving the manuscript space. Leaving it and coming back is ok.” Also wonderful to hear their experiences with revising and publishing.

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