Episode 318: Lilliam Rivera Novel Explores Darkness in Illusory World of Glamour and Fashion
Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviews Lilliam Rivera about her 2024 novel Tiny Threads, a dark thriller set in Vernon, California, in the fashion world. Rivera discusses the novel's blend of horror, fashion, and personal trauma. She explores the connection between fashion and violence, drawing from her experience as a fashion editor. Rivera delves into the protagonist Samara's journey, her struggle with addiction, and the themes of generational trauma and class issues.
Lilliam Rivera is a MacDowell fellow and an award-winning author of nine works of fiction: a dark thriller…
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