Revolution, Revenge & Redemption: Epic Stories Inspired by Personal Histories

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Saturday, November 16

Kirkus Tent

Authors Elizabeth Gonzalez James, The Bullet Swallower, and Alejandro Puyana, Freedom Is a Feast, weave personal and familial histories into sweeping narratives of violence, redemption, and revolution. James draws inspiration from her own great-grandfather to craft a magical realism western exploring intergenerational trauma and cosmic debts. Puyana’s novel, rooted in his experiences growing up in Venezuela during times of political upheaval, tells a powerful story of love, betrayal, and the lasting effects of revolution. Join these authors as they discuss how their personal legacies shaped their storytelling and gave life to the rich, multi-generational sagas in their novels.