The Macy’s Swans (Los cisnes de Macy’s)

A sharp, raw, daring, and honest portrait of the millennial generation.

A mother cannot recognize her newborn daughter among the rows of incubators. A meteor called Mother crashes into Malibu. Two old friends, separated by the relentless passage of time, talk at the edge of a cliff in the Grand Canyon. A successful nail artist from Miami visits a witch in an attempt to banish her demons. A young woman faces her past, piled up in cardboard boxes, as she prepares to move into a new home.

The Macy’s Swans is a collection of 31 stories that move between fiction and self-portrait. The book explores the highs and lows of motherhood, the heartbreak of miscarriage, the nostalgia for early friendships that did not survive time, and the loves that chose to leave.

Through complex and imperfect protagonists, these stories take us to Barcelona, Miami, New York, and Los Angeles, offering a poetic yet realistic vision of 21st-century life. In this work, Leticia Sala captures with honesty and precision the anxieties and longings of a generation that lives much of its life through a screen — the millennials.

KEY INFORMATION: The Macy’s Swans is Leticia Sala’s third published book and her first short story collection. Unlike her previous works, this compilation of short pieces of fiction and non-fiction does not include any content previously shared on social media.

The author has established herself as one of the most prominent young literary voices in Spain. Her writing has received significant media attention and critical acclaim, resonating deeply with readers. In addition to her literary work — both poetry and prose — she has also written song lyrics for renowned artists such as Rosalía and Aitana. Sala is also an influencer with a strong social media presence, boasting over 100,000 Instagram followers.

Critical praise:

“Leticia Sala writes with both innocence and depth — as if discovering the world through the eyes of a child and an ancient sage at once. There’s a kind of glittering nostalgia that shines on the surface but stings deep inside. You always want more.” — Rigoberta Bandini

“Leticia Sala makes her literary breakthrough with a debut short story collection that confirms her as one of the most promising young voices in Spanish literature and poetry.” — La Vanguardia

“Leticia Sala’s subtle, direct prose allows you to see yourself reflected in the characters she creates. With echoes of Joan Didion, her stories are current, fresh, and skillful. They breathe intelligence and leave you thinking for hours.” — Elisa Levi

AUDIOVISUAL POTENTIAL: TV Series, Miniseries, Feature Film, TV Movie.

AVAILABLE LANGUAGES: Spanish.