In this episode of Thresholds, host Mira Jacob sits down with novelist Angie Cruz to discuss the process of finding out who you want to be, Angie’s secret history in fashion design and painting, and the arrival of her character Cara Romero in her life. They also explore the truths of America in these trying times, as well as the importance of storytelling. Angie shares her experience of turning to painting when she was struggling with writer’s block while working on her novel Soledad, and how she created a game for herself to make writing fun again after feeling beaten down by the feedback she was getting. She also talks about her grandmother’s storytelling and how it inspired her to keep writing.
Listen to the full episode to hear more about Angie’s journey, and don’t forget to check out her latest novel How Not To Drown in A Glass of Water (2022). For more Thresholds, visit us at thisisthresholds.com. Original music by Lora-Faye Åshuvud and art by Kirstin Huber.
