Cynthia Pelayo
Cynthia Pelayo is a Bram Stoker Award-winning and International Latino Book Award-winning author and poet.
She specializes in fairy tales that blend genres and explore themes of grief, violence, and mourning.
Her works include novels, poetry collections, and short stories, with notable titles such as "Loteria," "Children of Chicago," and "The Shoemaker's Magician." Pelayo's writing has garnered critical acclaim, with nominations for various awards and praise from publications like Esquire and The New York Times.
Her upcoming novel, "The Forgotten Sisters," an adaptation of "The Little Mermaid," is set for release in 2024.
Pelayo's diverse body of work spans horror, young adult, and poetry genres.
