What I work on
Hi! 👋🏽 I’m Jose. I have the special privilege of leading and managing Texas Book Festival’s communications and publicity efforts. This includes TBF’s regularly disseminated newsletter, social media, press releases, and media relationships. Additionally, I get to think strategically about innovative campaigns that will allow us to engage broader audiences and invite them in. One of my favorite ways of doing this has been by developing more video-forward content. If you haven’t already, I invite you to follow us on social media @texasbookfest. See you in cyberspace, friend. 🚀
Why I work here
I’ve been writing short stories since I was introduced to word-processing software at age six. In the years that followed, I was inspired by writers like R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike. This early love of writing, which continues into adulthood, makes me feel lucky that I get to work at TBF. Seriously, I pinch myself every day.
My education and experience
I’m a graduate of Texas State University’s English and Marketing programs. I began my professional career in the tech space having managed the online presences of several hundred small businesses across the U.S. I’ve volunteered with literary organizations including Austin Bat Cave and the Writers’ League of Texas. Today, I’m a contributing editor for the literary magazine STORY based in Columbus, Ohio and write fiction and poetry in my free time. My love of storytelling has led me here.
More about me
When I’m not writing newsletters and managing TBF’s content calendar, I like to roller skate, bake, and read speculative fiction.