The presenter and writer from Elche, Monica Carillo, returned this Sunday to showcase her wit during a lively moment on the episode known as “The Uncomfortable Club” on La Sexta’s program “La Roca.”
Nuria Roca invited participation and challenged Juan del Val to respond. In a candid moment on Antena 3’s recent edition of “El Hormiguero,” Del Val described the micro-stories and micro-tales authors as a bit lazy, sparking a playful back-and-forth about the craft of short storytelling.
Monica Carrillo has become a familiar presence in this format, gathering more than a thousand micro-stories in a single volume and sharing the experience with readers. The dynamic exchange also featured a personal interaction with the author, highlighting the connection between the pages and the people behind the stories.
Since they are longtime friends, the on-screen clash arrived with a light-hearted tone, peppered with mutual compliments and positive energy that kept the atmosphere warm and entertaining.
Greeting From Elche, the Hometown of Monica Carrillo
Unaware of Del Val’s spirited call from Elche, the guest who had once made an exception for him remarked that she never cared much for ultra-short stories because they felt more like spoken yarns than crafted pieces.
“Shall I go?” was Del Val’s initial reaction when he saw on a screen that Monica Carrillo would appear live as the representative of the micro-storytellers’ group, ready to defend the tradition with warmth and clarity.
Her response conveyed a mix of resilience and generosity. She noted that she has authored more than a thousand micro-stories and that, on weekends, the audience could glimpse a broader horizon as she shared her novels with the public, offering a glimpse into her full range as a writer and storyteller.