Ryan Rivas’ Lizard People is a dark satire told through the voice of the unnamed narrator, who believes that he himself is a lizard person. After an incident at his workplace, the man is sent to a resort for intensive therapy to begin wrestling with his perceived identity. Themes of race and white supremacy are interwoven in this deliciously twisted tale.

Ryan Rivas joins us on the show to talk about his work on and off the page. He has solidified himself as a staple within Florida’s literary scene, from his work with projects like Page15 and There Will Be Words to creating his own publishing house. This September, Ryan marks a major milestone as Burrow Press celebrates 15 years of giving writers a home to set their words