Mariana Enriquez: Conversations on Writing, Identity, and Society

Though the horror genre often seems outside the mainstream, Enriquez’s work commands broad influence and steady acclaim. Weeks ago, Sheridan traveled to Madrid to accept the Le Fanu prize and used the moment to present a new title, The Other Side. Portraits, fetishes, and confessions (Anagram) — edited by journalist Leila Guerriero — assemble nearly all of Enriquez’s journalistic writing. These essays reveal a disciplined, educated voice on music, literature, and cinema, laced with intimate disclosures about her writing process, her choice not to become a mother, and her personal phobias, topics that have appeared in various media over the years. In a lively conversation held in a Gran Via bar, the ambient disco noise could not eclipse the energy of the exchange. Enriquez stands out across genres, not only for her formidable prose but also for her engaging, memorable presence in conversation.