In this episode of The Missing Book Podcast, host Luz Maria Mack sits down with poet, essayist, and educator Lisa Gil Ventura for an honest conversation about love, identity, creativity, and the courage to embrace life as a full-time writer.

Lisa shares her journey from journaling in private to becoming a published poet, how the Dominican Writers Association helped her discover her voice, and why representation in literature matters. Together, Luz and Lisa discuss poetry, publishing, motherhood, social work, imposter syndrome, self-promotion, and the importance of preserving our stories for future generations.

They also explore:

✨ Writing as healing

✨ Dominican identity and cultural pride

✨ The realities of making a living as an artist

✨ Why underrepresented voices deserve to be celebrated

✨ Raising children who are confident in who they are

✨ The power of love, community, and storytelling

📖 Featured Book:¿Con qué papel me envuelves la luna? by Lisa Gil Ventura

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Hosted by Luz Maria Mack, The Missing Book Podcast highlights authors, illustrators, educators, and creatives whose stories deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Each episode explores the inspiration behind the work, the publishing journey, and the impact stories can have on readers, families, and communities.

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