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Mayra is both a friendship novel and a Gothic novel, so I wanted a title that straddled both of those subgenres. There are a few Gothic novels that are titled with simply a person’s name (Rebecca, Dracula) and the same goes for friendship novels (Sula, Marlena). It’s definitely a subtle nod, but I hope it communicates the friendship/gothic connection to some readers, at least subconsciously.
What's in a name?
When it comes to naming Mayra...[read on]
Q&A with Nicky Gonzalez.
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