Short Bio

Raquel V. Reyes writes stories with Latina characters. Her Cuban-American heritage, Miami, and the Caribbean feature prominently in her work.

Bio

RAQUEL V. REYES writes Latina protagonists. Her Cuban-American heritage, Miami, and Spanglish feature prominently in her work. Mango, Mambo, and Murder, the first in the Caribbean Kitchen Mystery series, won a LEFTY for Best Humorous Mystery. It is being adapted for screen as “Miami Spice.” Her work has been nominated for Agatha and Anthony Awards and has won an International Latino Book Award Gold Medal. Raquel’s short stories appear in various anthologies, including The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2022.

Find her across social media platforms as @LatinaSleuths and on her website LatinaSleuths.com

Photo Credit: Sophia Morgan Photography