About Me

Sofia is a Mexican writer. She spent her childhood and adolescence in Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. She completed her undergraduate and doctorate degrees in psychology at the University of Queensland, in Australia. 

She currently lives in the UK with her husband and son, and splits her time writing, raising her son, and working as a psychologist, supporting people with brain injuries and neurological conditions.

Sofia has been writing since the age of nine, when her godmother gave her a journal for Christmas. 

In 2013, she found a passion for writing fiction novels and hasn't stopped since. She is inspired by strong women, especially Latin American women, pre and post-Colonial history, and ancient myths and stories. 

Her debut historical fiction novel, DAUGHTER OF FIRE was an Amazon First Reads and Editor's Pick for July 2024 and hit the top 100 Kindle bestselling list.

The best way to follow Sofia's journey is through instagram, where she posts photos and videos of her beloved plants, travels, and occasionally, of times when she is asked to sing in public*. 

Sofia also writes regularly in Substack & sends a monthly newsletter 'Author Antics', where she discusses her latest favorite books, historical gems she comes across in her research, and travel highlights.

*To be fair, Sofia often sings without being asked to as well.