Andromeda Romano-Lax is a renowned author, born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1970. She began her career as a freelance journalist and travel writer before transitioning to fiction writing. Romano-Lax's work is highly regarded, having been translated into eleven languages and receiving recognition from prestigious institutions. Her first novel, 'The Spanish Bow,' was chosen as a New York Times Editors' Choice, a BookSense pick, and one of Library Journal's Best Books of the Year.
Following the success of 'The Spanish Bow,' Romano-Lax published 'The Detour' in 2012, 'Behave' in 2016, and 'Plum Rains' in 2018. These novels explore diverse subjects, from classical art and the early years of psychology to artificial intelligence, aging, and future relationships. Romano-Lax's ability to tackle various themes with depth and creativity has solidified her position as a talented and versatile author.
In addition to her fiction works, Romano-Lax has written a dozen travel and natural history guidebooks centered on Alaska's public lands, from Denali National Park to the Tongass National Forest. She also penned 'Searching for Steinbeck's Sea of Cortez: A Makeshift Expedition Along Baja's Desert Coast,' an Audubon Editor's Choice. Romano-Lax is a co-founder of 49 Writers, Alaska's statewide literary nonprofit, demonstrating her commitment to fostering a literary community. She currently resides on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, after living for two decades in Anchorage, Alaska, and spending time abroad in Taiwan and Mexico.