A Crime Fiction Anthology by Latinx Authors
Edited by Raquel V. Reyes
Foreword by Alex Segura
Salsa History Essay by TBA
Short Stories by Chantel Acevedo, E. A. Aymar, Ann Dávila Cardinal, Angel Luis Colón, Gabino Iglesias, Richie Narvaez, Cina Pelayo, Alex Segura, Steven Torres, Marsiel Vera, and others.
We all had that tio, the salsero, the one with the record collection that came out on the weekends. It was the soundtrack to every family party—Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, Hector Lavoe.
While the chiquitos were crashed out—safe on a bed like a pile of coats—the viejos danced all night to stories of murder, injustice, racism, and lovers done wrong.
The stories in Ritmo y Revenge take inspiration from that golden age of salsa. They syncopate tragedy with double entendre. They dance with the accents of the Caribbean diaspora. Reading these stories, you will hear the claves and feel the tumbao.
DETAILS:
All stories should be between 3,500 and 4,500 words. (firm)
Word Doc/x TNR 12
Do not quote lyrics.
Do reference titles and musicians.
Do reference the themes and moods in the lyrics.
Sprinkles of Spanish and Spanglish are welcomed. (Please do not italicize them.)
Crime is loosely defined for this anthology. It can be anything from a petty crime to a murder. It can be an injustice. It can be revenge or payback.
No on-page SA.
Bring the details of your heritage and culture.
Bring the mood.
Bring the sazón.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
December 1st, 2023
Include: Title, Inspiration Song & Artist, and a Bio.
CONTACT:
Raquel V. Reyes
@LatinaSleuths on social media