As we approach Hispanic Heritage Month I might as well put here an essay I wrote about magic realism since it's one of the only things I get asked about around this time of year. www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/s...

Saying Goodbye to Magic Realism (Published 2022)

Describing new Latin American literature as ‘magic realist’ prolongs a stereotype that overlooks the full depth and richness of each novel’s true genre.

They should ask you about mushrooms!