Monstrilio ft. Gerardo Sámano Córdova
Jun 12, 2025•46 min
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Episode description
"What if a family had to love a monster?" In this episode of Susto, Ayden talks with author, Gerardo Sámano Córdova about his artistic journey, the cultural influences that shape his storytelling, and the themes of grief, acceptance, and queerness present in his work, particularly in his book 'Monstrilio'.
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Enter the Instagram giveaway for your chance to win a signed copy of Montrilio!
ISSUE 81 of American Short Fiction
A Self-Appointed Safekeeper of Beauty
2024 Fall Issue of The Columbia Review
The Smiling Man
Want to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From the Beyond form or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show!
Become a Patron here!
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