1–What is the title of your latest release? BINDLE PUNK BRUJA 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A part-time reporter and club owner takes on crooked city councilmen, mysterious and deadly mobsters, and society’s deeply rooted sexism and racism, all while keeping her true identity and magical abilities hidden – inspired by an ancient Mexican folktale 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? My great-grandmother’s journey from Mexico to Kansas City was a huge inspiration for the setting. The period was wrought with danger and uncertainty as well as strong familial bonds for immigrant families, so the story just seemed to lead me to Kansas City in a way. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Absolutely. I poured a lot of myself into her character, and I’m pretty fun to hang with, so yes. 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Witty, Loyal, Brave 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? I learned how much hasn’t changed since 1925 in the political and social arenas. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I edit as I go. It’s just what works…