Background & Upbringing
Born and raised in Santiago, Chile, Carmen grew up in a home filled with music, hosting regular gatherings with friends and neighbors. Her parents were both teachers, instilling a deep love for reading and education.
Education
Studied Comparative Literature at the University of Chile before pursuing a Master’s in Cultural Studies in Spain.
Professional Background
Carmen worked as a newspaper columnist in Chile, then moved into publishing, editing anthologies of Latin American romance poetry. She now writes fiction that explores cross-cultural relationships and the interplay of modern urban life with traditional values.
Places Lived
Primarily Santiago and Madrid, with short stints in Buenos Aires and Mexico City for research.
Influences
Influenced by Latin American literary giants such as Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, as well as contemporary novelists like Isabel Allende. She is also an avid fan of Nueva Canción artists like Violeta Parra and Mercedes Sosa, which informs her belief that art can unite disparate cultures through shared emotion.
