WRITE...REFLECT...REIMAGINE

Write…Reflect…Reimagine Ⓡ is the official podcast of Casa de María Publisher, an independent publishing house committed to amplifying diverse and underrepresented voices.

This podcast series is a sanctuary for emerging and established marginalized writers, poets, and screenwriters seeking both inspiration and practical strategies to navigate the publishing world.

Each episode features powerful conversations with published authors, visionary poets, and industry professionals who have carved their own path in a system that often overlooks their stories.

Listeners will gain access to behind-the-scenes insight, creative routines, and actionable advice—from writing residencies to manuscript pitching, self-publishing, traditional routes, and everything in between.

Guest

Emilio J. Vargas

Emilio J. Vargas is a Puerto Rican author, broadcaster, voiceover artist, and advocate for foster care and adoption. Born in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, and raised in Cayey, his career has spanned radio broadcasting, community advocacy, and writing, all united by a passion for storytelling that inspires hope, compassion, and belonging. His memoir, Growing Up Together: The Chronicles of an Unexpected Family, chronicles his journey through foster care and adoption, offering an honest reflection on family, love, and personal growth. I Belong. This Is Me. is his latest children's book that encourages young readers to embrace their inherent worth with confidence, kindness, and self acceptance. Through his writing and advocacy, Emilio seeks to remind readers of every age that every story matters and that belonging begins with recognizing the value within ourselves and one another.

Guest appearance on:

Emilio J. Vargas: Bridging Hearts Through Story