Cynthia Pelayo
2 books
About the Author
Cynthia Pelayo is an acclaimed author and poet whose work delves into the shadowy intersections of Latiné folklore, cultural heritage, and contemporary horror. Drawing from her own experiences as a first-generation American of Mexican descent, she crafts narratives that blend the supernatural with the deeply personal, exploring themes of identity, family, and the lingering echoes of ancestral stories. Her debut collection, Something Followed Us Home: Tales of Latiné Horror, earned critical praise for its chilling authenticity and innovative voice, establishing her as a vital new force in speculative fiction. Pelayo holds an MFA in writing and teaches creative writing, inspiring the next generation of diverse storytellers while continuing to unearth the eerie beauty in Latiné mythos.
Common genres
Writing style
evocative
haunting
culturally rich
