Ramona D. Pina is a lover of fall and all things cozy. This includes cuddling with her two kitties. She is true to her New England roots, being obsessed with teas, seafood, and Afro- Indo- Caribbean food. Growing up, with a mixed heritage (Jamaican, Cape Verdean, a Black American), she was the odd kid who was always fascinating with ‘otherness.’ 

Jim Henson Productions, Hayao Miyazaki anime, and similar works have influenced her creative journey. She constantly lost and found herself within those stories, identifying with characters who didn’t look like her. This lack of representation led Ramona to explore abroad and other marginalized cultures. While in Chile and Guatemala, she studied, volunteered, and gained fluency in the Spanish language, applying her cultural anthropology degree to understand the richness of the mythology and folklore of mainstream and indigenous groups.

Being a spoken word poet, Ramona knows that her voice is her strongest weapon, and highlighted in her inaugural podcast discussing Afrofuturism, called Hollow Moon, the podcast. As a literary agent, she championed underrepresented voices in literature to elevate them to an even playing field. As an account executive at an indie press, she supports aspiring authors.

Overall, she is a seasoned publishing expert with almost a decade of experience in both independent and traditional publishing. As an author herself, she brings a comprehensive understanding of the industry from every angle, guiding writers through the indie publishing process with strategies tailored to align with the unique goals and creative vision.