Magic & Mayhem

About Zoraida

Zoraida Córdova started writing when she was thirteen years old and hasn’t stopped. As a teen, she attended the National Book Foundation’s writing camp. She studied English Literature and Latino Studies at Hunter College, and the University of Montana in Missoula, but neglected her classes in order to write the book that would be her debut novel. 

Since 2012, Zoraida has written more than two dozen novels and short stories, including The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, Valentina Salazar Is Not a Monster Hunter, and Star Wars: The High Republic: Convergence. Her 2016 novel Labyrinth Lost, book one in the Brooklyn Brujas trilogy, won an International Latino Book Award. 

When she’s not writing, Zoraida serves on the board of We Need Diverse Books, cohosts the writing podcast, Deadline City, and develops intellectual property for Cake Creative & Electric Postcard Entertainment as a Tastemaker. She’s the editor of the SFF anthology, Reclaim the Stars, co-editor of the bestselling anthology Vampires Never Get Old, and occasionally writes adult romance novels as Zoey Castile and other pseudonyms.

Zoraida was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and calls New York City home. When she’s not working, she’s roaming the world in search of magical stories.

For more information, explore the website, or check out the press kit below!

frequently asked questions

Where did you go to school?
Hunter College and the University of Montana in Missoula.

Will you read some of my writing?
I’m under many deadlines and can’t take requests at the moment.

Will you come to my town?
I am not available until September 2024. After that, visit my events page.

Will you blurb my book?
I am currently closed for blurbs.

Will you ever write a fourth Brooklyn Brujas book?
I have an outline, but there are many factors, which include getting my right back from the publisher.

Will you visit my school, library, or book club?
I am not available until September 2024. After that, visit my events page.

How do I contact your agents about TV/Film?
See my contact page!