Chilean-American literary icon Isabel Allende opened up about her creative process and cultural roots in a heartfelt interview with CGTN America’s Portraits of Latin America series. Known for magical realism that blends history and imagination, Allende described writing as \"a way to preserve memory\"—comparing her craft to \"weaving tapestries of voices often left unheard.\" 🧵🎨
The author of The House of the Spirits reflected on how her Latinx heritage fuels her storytelling: \"Every character carries the heartbeat of our ancestors.\" She also teased upcoming projects inspired by migration stories, calling them \"love letters to resilience.\" 💌🌍 Fans of her work will appreciate her candid take on writer’s block (\"I negotiate with my characters like they’re roommates!\") and her advice for aspiring authors: \"Write with fire—edit with ice.\" ❄️🔥
