About The Author
Rosalee Montoya is an author, poet, and artist whose work in Spanish and English appears in magazines and journals and an anthology of New Mexico women writers. She co-authored and translated the award-winning bilingual children's book, Grandpa's Magic Tortilla. Mireya. A Vampire Story is her debut vampire book.
Rosalee Montoya
Loves to write all kinds of stuff.
She is a versatile writer whose passion for storytelling spans multiple genres and languages. Her work—ranging from thought-provoking short stories to evocative poems—has appeared in numerous magazines and journals in both English and Spanish.
She co-authored and translated the award-winning bilingual children’s book Grandpa’s Magic Tortilla, which won a New Mexico Book Award for Young Readers.
Fueled by a lifelong fascination with pop culture, mythology, and all things supernatural, Rosalee has been crafting stories since she wrote her first short story at fourteen. Her writing journey paused for a time while she raised a family, earned her master’s degree, and dedicated years of service to the University of New Mexico Cancer Center. Now retired, she has returned to her creative roots with fierce dedication and a flair for the unexpected.
She recently completed Mireya: A Vampire Story, the first novel in her dark fiction series, and is currently working on the second installment. Beyond the world of vampires, her writing continues to explore a range of genres—from haunting poetry to magical realism and stories grounded in cultural memory.
An accomplished visual artist, Rosalee splits her time between the lush mountains of Costa Rica and the vibrant cultural landscape of New Mexico—always chasing stories that linger in the shadows.
Stay tuned for more fang-tastic adventures—because not everything that lurks in the dark is asleep.
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Meet Rosalee Montoya—author, poet, and visual artist. Her work appears in both English and Spanish across magazines, journals, and an anthology honoring New Mexico women writers. She’s also one of the creative minds behind the award-winning bilingual children’s book Grandpa’s Magic Tortilla.”
Fueled by a lifelong love of pop culture, mythology, and supernatural fiction, Rosalee has been crafting stories since she was fourteen. After raising a family, earning a master’s degree, and working at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center, she’s now retired and has fully returned to her creative roots.
Mireya: A Vampire Story marks her debut in dark fiction, with the second novel in the series currently underway.
Rosalee splits her time between the lush mountains of Costa Rica and the enchanting landscape of her beloved New Mexico—always chasing stories that linger in the shadows.
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Rosalee Montoya is an author, poet, and artist. Inspired by pop culture, mythology, and supernatural fiction, she began crafting stories at fourteen. She holds a master’s degree in Higher Education, has raised a family, and worked at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center until retirement. Now, she’s returned to her passion for storytelling. Mireya: A Vampire Story marks her debut in vampire fiction.
LIFE EXPERIENCES
Organizations:
- National Hispanic Leadership Institute
- Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Leadership Development
- President, Board of Directors, La Casa Women’s Shelter
- President, Board of Directors, New Mexico Hispanic Women’s Council
- Director of Annual Giving, New Mexico State University
- Retired, Development Director, University of New Mexico, Cancer Research Center
Personal:
- Coffee Aficionado
- Lifelong Learner
- Mother and Grandmother
- World Traveler
- Costa Rica Resident
- Avid Reader
- Polio Survivor
- Backgammon Fanatic