Dr. Maria J. Estrada

About the Author

Dr. Maria J. Estrada is a distinguished scholar and author whose work bridges the worlds of academia and speculative fiction, drawing from her deep roots in Chicano studies and cultural anthropology. With a PhD in Ethnic Studies from the University of California, she has spent over two decades exploring themes of identity, migration, and resilience in Latino communities through her writing. Estrada's narratives often infuse historical corridos and urban folklore with elements of horror and the supernatural, creating vivid portraits of barrio life under siege. Her acclaimed novel, The Long Walk: (with Paranoia: The Corrido of Andrea Quinta) (Zombies in the Barrio), exemplifies her ability to weave personal paranoia with communal survival, earning praise for its lyrical prose and unflinching social commentary. As a professor at a leading southwestern university, she continues to inspire readers and students alike with stories that challenge and illuminate the human spirit.