Fiction

In December 2025, Eastover Press released its Rural Anthology of Writers of Color. Edited by Deesha Philyaw, the collection features work by Noah Alvarez, Victoria Ballesteros, Exodus Oktavia Brownlow, C.G. Crawford, Monic Ductan, LaTanya McQueen, Jennifer Morales, Ruby Hansen Murray, Michael Pacheco, Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera, Sarp Sozdinler, Sejal Shah, Dawn Tasaka Steffler, Sara J. Streeter, Lisa Wartenberg Vélez, and Robert Yune. I'm honored that my short story, "The K

Best Small Fictions is an anthology from Alternating Current Press that features the best works from around the world. Works are nominated by independent publishers across the globe. My short work, "Tijuana," was nominated by the original publisher, Your Impossible Voice, and selected for inclusion in the anthology along with 101 other works. I'm honored to have my work included in the anthology, which is now available for purchase at the Alternating Current Press website. I'

My short work of fiction, "Prince of the Rosemead Swap Meet," is included in the Somos Xicanas Anthology. Edited by Luz Schweig and published by Riot of Roses Publishing House, Somos Xicanas features the work of 80 Xicanas. Now available for purchase, the stories in the anthology explore Xicana identity, culture, and community in the voices of Xicana writers.

"Tijuana," published and nominated by Your Impossible Voice has been selected for Best Small Fictions 2024. Reposting it here with a photo of my abuelita, who lived in Tijuana and would take me to buy fresh corn tortillas made by hand, wrapped in yellow paper. She and my abuelito were the loving inspiration for this work of flash fiction. Tijuana In dreams, I glide past borders and through concrete doors to reach places I have never left. I fly over green picket fences and bo

Published in Cutleaf Journal , "The Kitchen" was fun to write and workshop with friends. As always, thank you for reading my work. I hope...

This narrative poem was published in Black Coffee Review's Fall 2023 issue. Photo credit: danie franco It’s early morning the sun is not...

Published in ¡Pa'Lante! in May 2023. Photo credit: Matthew Leland We wear our best when we leave the house. Our clothes are from the...

Published by trampset in May 2023. Excerpt from Little Pieces: I rest my head against Mamá’s side, tucking myself under her arm as she...

Published by Latine Lit in April 2023. Excerpt from La Llegada: "Tomasa pressed her fingertips to her forehead, brought them down to her chest, reached over, and touched her left shoulder, then her right. After blessing herself, she clasped her hands together and said a quiet prayer to the Virgen de Guadalupe. ​ 'Querida virgencita, be with me in my time of need. Take care of my family and keep us safe. I place myself in your hands.' ​ A Virgen de Guadalupe candle flickered a

Published by Latin@ Literatures in March 2023. Note: this story briefly references an act of violence. Excerpt from La Mujer de Los...

Published by Your Impossible Voice in January 2023. Excerpt from Tijuana: In dreams, I glide past borders and through concrete doors to...

First published by the Acentos Review in 2019, the published, unfiltered version is 5,000 words! Below is an updated version. Revised...