# Event Details - **Event Name**: BRUJA'S NEST & MONSTRILLO: Monstrous Sons, Mothers' Love - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this October as we explore feminist folk horror & the monstrous sides of love and loyalty.About this EventA grieving mother nurtures a piece of her dead son's lung until it grows a new boy, vulnerable and ravenous. A traumatized, ambitious woman seeks a bruja's fertility spell, but isn't prepared for what emerges from the enormous egg she lays -- or the overpowering love she feels.Two debut novels from remarkable Mexican authors, featuring ferocious, devoted mothers embracing their "unacceptable" boys.The Twisted Spine & Creature Publishing are thrilled to present authors Gerardo Sámano Córdova and Brenda LaTorre alongside Tiffany Gonzalez for an evening exploring body horror and folk magic, grief and trauma, crumbling wealth, and the ways marginalized people find protection and belonging.Then, create your own strange little son in the Build-a-Boy Workshop: a craft activity unlike any other. Don't let him bite you, or he'll develop a taste for blood. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8ad66bb0-abe3-11f1-958a-c3246226c26d-rimg-w1200-h647-dc080808-gmir.jpg Brenda LaTorre, Bruja's NestBrenda LaTorre is a Mexico City native and the author of BRUJA’S NEST, out October 6 with Creature Publishing. Her stories have found a home in different places such as Moth Eaten Magazine, Polymorphic Magazine, the Collective Visions anthology, and more.She holds an MFA from the University of Southern Maine and a Creative Writing Certificate from UCSD. She lives in Mexico City, where she teaches witchcraft to her son.Gerardo Sámano Córdova, MonstrilioGerardo Sámano Córdova is a writer and artist from Mexico City living in Brooklyn. He is the author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed novel, MONSTRILIO, and the forthcoming novel IMPS! He is currently Writer in Residence at Fordham University. Gerardo has also been known to draw little creatures.Tiffany Gonzalez, moderator Former bookseller turned Indie Retail Marketing Manager at Simon & Schuster, Tiffany Gonzalez has spent her career championing books and connecting readers with stories they’ll love. A lifelong lover of all things creepy and haunting, horror is always at the forefront of her reading—and has a very special place in her heart. When she’s not working with independent bookstores, you can usually find her with a horror novel in hand, happily seeking out her next scare - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/brujas-nest-and-monstrillo-monstrous-sons-mothers-love/100001999837901999 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: The Twisted Spine - **lat**: 40.7127873 - **long**: -73.957273 - **full address**: The Twisted Spine, 306 Grand Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BRUJA'S NEST & MONSTRILLO: Monstrous Sons, Mothers' Love - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b931797239e6cbb0f83146c4e6be7ee29a12c7e8eb9868d658755fef1882645d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788912974 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BRUJA'S NEST & MONSTRILLO: Monstrous Sons, Mothers' Love being held? - **A:** BRUJA'S NEST & MONSTRILLO: Monstrous Sons, Mothers' Love takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Twisted Spine, 306 Grand Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BRUJA'S NEST & MONSTRILLO: Monstrous Sons, Mothers' Love? - **A:** BRUJA'S NEST & MONSTRILLO: Monstrous Sons, Mothers' Love is organized by The Twisted Spine. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BRUJA'S NEST & MONSTRILLO: Monstrous Sons, Mothers' Love is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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