In Mexico: Conversations in Mexico City and Guadalajara
In November and December 2026, I will visit Mexico for a series of conversations about my novel Membranas (The Membranes). My itinerary includes bookstores and a university in Mexico City, followed by the Museo de la Memoria LGBT+ and the Guadalajara International Book Fair.
I look forward to discussing the novel and hearing what readers bring to it: their questions, interpretations, and experiences. I am also interested in learning from Mexico’s literary and LGBTQ+ communities, and from those who share their reading through videos, podcasts, reviews, and reading groups.
Readers, YouTubers, influencers, and book reviewers are warmly welcome at these events. Please come and introduce yourself. If you would like to arrange an interview, record a conversation, or discuss the novel with your audience, I would be glad to hear from you.
All dates below are in 2026. All times are local to the city concerned.
MEXICO CITY · NOVEMBER 26–27
Thursday, November 26 · 6:00 p.m.U-Tópicas Bookstore
In conversation with Kaleb Avila.
Felipe Carrillo Puerto 60, Coyoacán, Mexico City
Friday, November 27 · 10:00 a.m.Universidad Vizcaya, Campus Roma
A conversation about Membranas.
Calle Mérida 33, Colonia Roma Norte, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, C.P. 06700, Mexico City
Friday, November 27 · 7:00 p.m.Somos Voces Bookstore
In conversation with Fer Dablo.
Niza 23, Juárez, Mexico City
Interpretation for the Mexico City events will be provided by Radina Dimitrova.
GUADALAJARA · DECEMBER 1–2
Following Mexico City, I will travel to Guadalajara to visit the Museo de la Memoria LGBT+ and participate in the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL). I look forward to meeting readers in both settings.
Tuesday, December 1 · 7:00 p.m.Museo de la Memoria LGBT+
In conversation with the museum coordinator.
Av. 8 de Julio 76, Zona Centro, Guadalajara
Wednesday, December 2 · 3:00 p.m.Taiwan Pavilion, Expo Guadalajara · Booth II20
Opening Party & Meet-and-Greet.
Please come by and say hello. I would be glad to hear about your reading, your work, or the questions you would like to discuss.
Wednesday, December 2 · 6:00–6:50 p.m.Salón 2, Ground Floor, Expo Guadalajara
Galas de El Placer de la Lectura
I am especially pleased to join Gabriela Cabezón Cámara and Claudia Durastanti for this conversation, moderated by Fernando Rivera Calderón.
Interpretation will be provided by FIL.
SPANISH AND PORTUGUESE EDITIONS
The Spanish edition of Membranas is translated by Alberto Poza and published by Editorial Egales in Madrid. I am grateful to Alberto, Egales, and Librería Berkana in Madrid for their continuing support.
The Portuguese edition is published by Editorial Presença in Lisbon. It is a pleasure to see the novel find readers in both languages and to hear how it is read in different places.
INVITATIONS AND CONTACT
I welcome inquiries from readers, YouTubers, influencers, podcasters, book reviewers, and Mexican media, as well as writers, translators, scholars, teachers, and students. If you have an idea for a conversation, interview, video, or reading-group discussion during my visit, please write to me so that we can discuss the possibilities.
Interviews can be conducted in English, including in writing. I also welcome your questions and comments when we meet at the events.
Contact: tawei@fastmail.com
I gratefully acknowledge the support of the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), and thank the hosts, conversation partners, interpreters, and organizers who have made this visit possible.
I look forward to meeting you and hearing your perspectives in Mexico City and Guadalajara.
Ta-wei
20 October 2026
