Elisa A. Bonnin
Elisa A. Bonnin was born and raised in the Philippines, after which she moved to the United States to study chemistry and later oceanography. After completing her doctorate, she moved to Germany to work as a postdoctoral scientist. A lifelong learner, Elisa is always convinced that she should “maybe take a class in something” and as a result, has amassed an eclectic collection of hobbies. But writing will always be her true love. Publishing a book has been her dream since she was eight years old, and she is thrilled to finally be able to share her stories. She is the author of Dauntless and Stolen City.
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She uses humor (and murder) to explore aspects of the Filipino diaspora, queerness, and her millennial love for pop culture.
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Virginia Black
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Carli J. Corson
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A.B. Poranek
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I am the author of A CURSE FOR THE HOMESICK. I live in New York.
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