Robin Alvarez

Author... with a coffee addiction and a dream
Robin Alvarez is the author of the #1 New Release YA Ethnic Fairy Tale When Oceans Rise. She is the editor and author of OwlCrate's upcoming anthologies. Emotive characters, monsters, and a multiracial perspective are hallmarks of her work. While she's spent the majority of her life in beach towns, having almost drowned several times, she currently resides in a desert where the waters are less likely to kill her.
In her free time, Robin enjoys watching K-dramas, doing face masks, singing karaoke, making her kids' costumes, and swimming with her family.

Robin's work has been featured on EpicReads, the New Orleans Review, OwlCrate, ABC, NBC, and CBS news affiliates.

Publications

Writing

Writing young adult fantasy and paranormal romance books has always been the dream. I tend to write characters from a mixed race perspective, even when those characters are paranormal.

Reading

Though I read widely, from kidlit to adult, fiction to nonfiction, I believe in the adage that you should heavily read in the genre you write. Because of this, I'm always found in the YA section of bookstore—you know, in case you misplaced me 🙂

Painting

I used to paint professionally, as in I would sell my artwork and take on commissioned work. However, as my wrists became more tender, I found I could not produce work at the rate I use to. It is simply a hobby now.

Design

I have a graphic and web design business. I'm proficient in Photoshop and Canva. I'm also high skilled at most of the Adobe products. If you're looking for a website, I'm skilled at WordPress.

Photographing

I love shooting engagement photos, senior pics, and family portraits! However, my favorite events every year are dances like Military Ball and Prom. I enjoy piecing together backdrops and props to match dance themes!

Editing

There is nothing like editing, whether as part of a critique group or as a literary editor of a creative magazine. Not only do I offer detailed insight, but I also grow as a writer with each experience.