Welcome to El triste tebirante. I am a professor and fiction writer, dedicated to empowering others through the art of creative writing. Whether you are new to writing or an experienced writer, I invite you to join me on a journey towards personal growth and transformation through the written word.
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Professional Summary
I am a higher ed. professor at a liberal arts college who is also a writer of fiction. Originally from Colombia and currently living in Minnesota, USA. This site showcases my portfolio of writing work, including fiction, academic publications, and other creative writing endeavors. Click here to learn more.
Skills
Fiction Writing Academic Writing Content Creation Editing Research Proofreading Creative Writing
Experience
2022-present
Fiction Writer
I have published several short stories and I'm in the process of publishing my first novella.
2008-present
Academic Writer
I have published numerous articles and book chapters in my field of expertise, including two monographs.
2011-present
Teaching Spanish (instructor, assistant, associate, and full professor)
I have taught Spanish as a second language at all levels, from elementary and intermediate to gateway and advances courses. I have also taught general education humanities courses on literature and its intersections with relevant contemporary issues such as: gender, peace and conflict, and environmental issues.
Education
2010-2015
PhD in Spanish, The University of Iowa
My dissertation focused on Latin American literature and its use of tropes of demonic pacts.
2006-2010
MA in Literature, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
My MA thesis focused on the novel Los cortejos del diablo by Germán Espinosa, and its use of baroque strategies to convey issues of alterity.
Interests
In addition to writing, I enjoy reading contemporary literature, biographies, and I also enjoy traveling.