Annabelle
Estrada.

 

I’ve been plotting things my whole life and only recently decided to do it professionally. I’m a Mexican American writer and poet shaped by the wild, West Texas winds of El Paso.

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After a career in advertising and public relations, I now focus on writing work that amuses me and tells the truth—ideally both at once. I’m committed to increasing the visibility of Latines, whether through my writing, founding El Paso Day, or advocating for a more meaningful approach to Hispanic Heritage Month. My work includes guest columns for El Paso Matters and poetry featured in What They Leave Behind: A Latinx Anthology.

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Additionally, I’ve won my friends’ World Cup bracket pool three tournaments in a row. A dynasty deserves documentation.

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These days, you can usually find me in Dallas, eating queso and singing every word to the same 500 classic rock songs with my daughter.