Alex Espinoza

Alex Espinoza was born in Tijuana, Mexico. He came to the United States with his family at the age of two and grew up in suburban Los Angeles. Author of the novel Still Water Saints, he received an MFA from the University of California, Irvine. A recipient of the Margaret Bridgman Fellowship in Fiction at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, Espinoza is currently an associate professor of English at California State University, Fresno. His latest book is The Five Acts of Diego Léon.

Articles

Empathy and Solidarity: On Alejandro Varela’s “The Town of Babylon”
Alex Espinoza talks with Alejandro Varela about his debut novel, “The Town of Babylon.”
Alex EspinozaAug 26, 2022
“Writing Was an Act of Survival”: A Conversation with Reyna Grande
The author discusses her latest novel, “A Ballad of Love and Glory,” a sweeping historical drama set during the Mexican-American War.
Alex EspinozaMay 19, 2022
- Fiction
Write the Book You Want: A Conversation with Angie Cruz
Dominican American novelist Angie Cruz on the differences between history and fiction and the white bias of mainstream publishing.
Alex EspinozaJun 18, 2021
- Fiction
The Dark History of Eastern California: A Conversation with Kendra Atleework
Kendra Atleework discusses her new memoir, “Miracle Country,” and the beauty of Eastern California.
Alex EspinozaNov 1, 2020
- History
- Memoir & Essay
The Fallibility of Memory: An Interview with Frances de Pontes Peebles
A Brazilian-American novelist on the pleasures of historical research, the beauty of the samba, and honoring Carmen Miranda.
Alex EspinozaNov 1, 2018
- Around the World
- Fiction
Whose Survival Is Wrapped Up in Mine: An Interview with Benjamin Bateman
Alex Espinoza talks with Benjamin Bateman about his new book, “The Modernist Art of Queer Survival.”
Alex EspinozaFeb 25, 2018
Taking Down the House: An Interview with Randa Jarrar
Randa Jarrar on white supremacy, glittery bras, and why she still can’t stand white belly dancers.
Alex EspinozaJan 5, 2017
- Fiction
The Unseen: On Drew Nellins Smith’s “Arcade”
Drew Nellin Smith’s novel “Arcade” and those who see without being seen.
Alex EspinozaOct 6, 2016
- Fiction
What Makes a Memory
Angela Morales shows Alex Espinoza the light.
Alex EspinozaAug 30, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
A Source of Spectacle
Mario Bellatin reveals all and (almost) nothing at all.
Alex EspinozaJun 15, 2016
- Memoir & Essay
Beautiful Lies
Alex Espinoza interviews Joy Castro.
Alex EspinozaJan 20, 2016
- Fiction
Faith and Fat Chances: An Interview with Carla Trujillo
Carla Trujillo interviewed by Alex Espinoza
Alex EspinozaDec 19, 2015
- Cultural Studies
(Un)fictional Geographies
Jennine Capó Crucet, author of "Make Your Home Among Strangers," talks to fellow novelist Alex Espinoza.
Alex EspinozaOct 19, 2015
- Fiction
A World in Details: An Interview with Josh Weil
The best novels, I think, make you feel as if you’ve lived in another skin, or in another place, or another time — another world — by the time you’re done.
Alex EspinozaAug 2, 2014