Sonia Esgueira
Sonia is an award winning actress, a writer and a silly pants extraordinaire.
She has written and starred in 5 one woman, multi-character satirical plays about growing up Portuguese, that played to sold out houses and critical acclaim for over a decade.
She co-wrote the Netflix rom-com "Do Your Worst!" and most recently wrote a children's book, "You are perfectly you!" inspired by her son a dinosaur aficionado.
Her first rom-com novel is due for release in late 2025.
Sonia loves slow mornings, strong coffees, dogs and making people laugh. She hopes her writing brings you as much joy as it does her.
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At 17, she faced her father’s practical suggestion of pursuing nursing, a career choice her mother fully supported. Nearly thirty years later, Juniper remains a registered nurse in Houston, Texas.
Despite a rewarding career in healthcare, Juniper never lost her drive to express her creativity. This desire culminated in the release of her debut book, “Sneezy Bee Rose”, followed by “Silly Ant Sid”.
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Marin writes and illustrates the stories. He designs the covers, arranges the layout, and publishes the books. If his protagonists require it, he creates new fonts for some titles to make them complete art pieces.
His food-for-thought creations contain only natural emotional ingredients, and they cover well the wide spectrum of human feelings. His stories are conversation-starters and perfect for a balanced brain diet.
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THE ADVENTURE OF ALEX AND ER
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