Brenda LaTorre’s debut novel, Bruja’s Nest, follows Yolanda, a teenager growing up in a household of abuse and disorder. When her mother sends her to work as a servant at the Fernández De la Rosa estate, she plots to become the woman of the house. The book draws on horror, telenovelas, feminism, class politics, and Indigenous spiritual practices to explore her story. We spoke via email about taboo spiritual practices, her research process, and the underappreciation of telenovelas.
We edited and condensed this interview for clarity.
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