FOR TEACHING/EDITING/SPEAKING INQUIRIES:

Reach me at OtroEdgarGomez@gmail.com

FOR BOOK INQUIRIES RELATED TO ALLIGATOR TEARS:

Dyanna Messina (Book Publicist)
Crown Publishing
DMessina@penguinrandomhouse.com

FOR ALL TV/FILM INQUIRIES:

Addison Duffy (TV/Film Agent)
United Talent Agency
DuffyA@unitedtalent.com

FOR ALL OTHER INQUIRIES:

Danielle Bukowski (Literary Agent)
Sterling Lord Literistic
Danielle@sll.com 

Hire me—

For a reading:

I love readings, not just because I enjoy telling stories, but because they’re a chance to gather in community and build collective power by celebrating our rich tapestry of experiences. My readings are crafted specifically for the audiences I have been invited to speak with—from universities to private events—using excerpts from my award-winning books High-Risk Homosexual and Alligator Tears to launch larger conversations on subjects such as machismo, finding pride in The South, Latinidad, and the American Dream.

I have been invited to speak by such institutions as New York University, Stanford University, The University of Mississippi, The University of California, Lehman City College, Utah Humanities Book Festival, GoPro, and The L.A. Times Festival of Books.

To teach:

I have been an educator for 7+ years, with experience teaching memoir writing workshops/leading creative nonfiction retreats for Hugo House, Catapult, Tin House, The Writer’s Club, the Antioch Low Res MFA, and the Lambda Literary Writer’s Retreat.

"I really wasn't sure of myself walking into the class. But Edgar's encouragement really gave me the go-ahead to just get my ideas out on the page, in all their candid messiness, in a way that I haven't been able to accomplish otherwise. I've been talking to all my friends about what a cool and exciting time I had writing about the topics I did and getting the chance to experiment in new forms and formats. Our discussions about stories really forced me to sit down and break things apart more meticulously than I've been accustomed to doing. I'm so excited to keep returning to the tools I picked up in class—I already know they're gonna stick around for the long-haul!"

— Patrick Mullen-Coyoy, poet and former student

“Taking a memoir class with Edgar was truly transformative for me. Their class was my first time taking my nonfiction writing seriously, and I credit his teaching as giving me both the confidence and the skills to turn the essay I worked on with my cohort into an entire book of personal essays. Edgar offered thoughtful examples and instructions on different forms and approaches to the memoir that I still refer to today, helping me build a robust foundation of references and frameworks of craft. Just as importantly, he gave close and careful feedback, always prioritizing my personal intentions and professional goals in the work. As a queer person of color, I deeply appreciated that they never asked me to put my writing or my life into a particular box or form– he really believed in my story and my experimental and poetic approach as important, publishable, and sellable. That belief continues to help me believe in myself and my work today. And even years later, Edgar has continued to offer me guidance, mentorship, and support. I would highly recommend Edgar to anyone– they are a rare combination of deep expertise and boundless generosity. I wouldn't be the writer I am today without this class and his guidance.”

—Chaelee Dalton, author of Mother Tongue

To edit/consult:

I am available to help authors write query letters and put together book proposals, and can also be hired for manuscript consulting. Email me at OtroEdgarGomez@gmail.com for rates.