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Miriam Beizana Vigo
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Miriam Beizana Vigo
20 August 1990 |
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| Occupation | Writer and literary critic |
Miriam Beizana Vigo (born 20 August 1990) is a Spanish writer and literary critic. She was born in A Coruña, a city in Spain. Miriam started writing at a young age. Today, she is known for her novels and her work as a literary critic.
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About Miriam Beizana Vigo
Miriam Beizana Vigo was born in A Coruña, Spain. Besides being a writer, she also works in administration in the industrial field. She has been writing stories and books since she was very young.
Her Books and Stories
Miriam Beizana Vigo has written several books. Her first novel is called Marafariña. This story is partly based on her own life. It tells about the friendship and connection between two young women, Ruth and Olga. Ruth is a young Jehovah's Witness, and Olga is a girl from Catalonia who moves to Ruth's village. The next book in this story, Inflorescence, came out three years later.
She also wrote a short novel titled Todas las horas mueren, which means All the hours die. This book was inspired by a story her mother started. Miriam has also written an essay about the famous pop singer Tino Casal.
Writing for Everyone
Miriam Beizana Vigo often writes about women and their experiences. She believes her books are for all readers, no matter their background. She doesn't like it when her books are put into a small box, like being called "lesbian novels." She thinks that authors write different kinds of stories, like romance or fantasy, and these stories can feature all sorts of characters. She wants everyone to feel welcome to read her books.
Who Inspired Her
Miriam Beizana Vigo has been inspired by many other writers. Some of her favorite authors include Fannie Flagg, Virginia Woolf, Carmen Laforet, Rosa Montero, and Ana María Matute.
Her Work as a Critic
Besides writing her own books, Miriam also shares her thoughts on other books. She writes literary criticism for a website called A Librería. She also writes articles for Hay una lesbiana en mi sopa, which is a website that helps people learn about and understand different communities.
Awards and Recognitions
Miriam Beizana Vigo has received some awards for her writing:
- She won 2nd Prize in the 11th Intercultural Story Contest of Melilla for her story El tren (The train).
- Her story A Raíña (The queen) was a finalist for the first Misteria Award in 2018.
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