In the vain of Latin American authors before, Ingrid Rojas Contreras comes in with a new modern approach to magical realism in her book, "Fruit of the Drunken Tree." Detailing the lives of four women as they survive the Pablo Escobar era Colombia, Contreras takes us into the world of the wealthy and poor of the 1990's. Cruz Castillo gets to know the amazing new author as she talks about her first book, a little about her origin story and approach to writing, and a few of her favorite influences.
The word ‘millennial’ tends to get a bad reputation. Though the generation may be seen as the defiant ones, we are out there protesting, speaking up, getting involved in politics, and more! Millennials Meet World, hosted by Cruz Castillo, is a show that delves into the psyche of what it means to be one of the most controversial generations in U.S. history. Each episode will explore what it means to be a millennial in this world through all its sub-cultures. Stay tuned!
