Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland is a Mexican American poet and novelist known for her lush, magical storytelling. She is the author of the young adult novels "Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything," "How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe," and "Distant Planets." Her adult debut, "Witch of Wild Things," showcases her signature blend of botanical magic, family secrets, and romance. Drawing from her heritage and love of nature, Vasquez Gilliland crafts stories featuring Latinx characters navigating identity, love, and enchantment. Her work has been praised for its lyrical prose and vivid emotional landscapes.