Background & Upbringing
Aurora was born and raised on the outskirts of Las Vegas in a family immersed in the city’s entertainment scene—her father worked backstage at various show venues, and her mother was a costume designer for casino performances. From a young age, Aurora saw both the glitz of the Strip and the quieter, close-knit communities that make up everyday life beyond the neon lights.
Education
She attended a specialized arts high school, focusing on theater and creative writing. Afterward, Aurora majored in English at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she studied modern American literature and wrote her first short stories set against the backdrop of desert sunsets and casino glamour.
Professional Background
She started her career writing press releases and promotional copy for local shows, eventually transitioning to freelance journalism covering Vegas’s cultural evolution. Aurora’s debut novel—a multi-generational family saga set in a fictionalized version of Las Vegas—gained attention for its insider view on how the city shapes the hopes and dreams of those who call it home.
Places Lived
Aside from a semester abroad in London (where she studied Shakespeare and contemporary British theater), Aurora has mostly remained in Las Vegas, using it as her constant source of narrative inspiration.
Influences
She admires Joan Didion’s incisive commentary on American life, the glimmering realism of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the music of Frank Sinatra for capturing a certain timeless glitz. Aurora’s take on romance and sophistication is rooted in the interplay between show-biz spectacle and the tender humanity beneath the spotlights.
