Samantha Sotto Yambao

Samantha Sotto Yambao is a Filipino author known for her emotionally resonant novels that blend romance, magical realism, and cross-cultural narratives. Her debut novel "Before Ever After" became an international bestseller, establishing her as a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction. She followed with "Love and Gravity" and "Water Moon," both exploring themes of love, loss, and human connection across time and space. Yambao's work is celebrated for its lyrical prose, imaginative storytelling, and ability to weave together the ordinary and extraordinary. She divides her time between Manila and other parts of the world, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and landscapes.