Mariana Enriquez is a distinguished writer and editor from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She earned her degree in Social Communication and Journalism from the Argentinian National University of La Plata. Enriquez has built a successful career in journalism, serving as the deputy editor of the culture and arts section of Pagina/12 newspaper. In addition to her work at Pagina/12, Enriquez has contributed to various other newspapers and literary journals, providing both fiction and nonfiction content.
Enriquez has also made a name for herself in radio, working as a columnist for the program Gente de a pie on Radio Nacional. Her passion for literature and writing has led her to participate as a juror in literary competitions and to share her expertise by teaching writing workshops at the Fundación Tomás Eloy Martínez.
As a writer, Enriquez has produced several notable works, including the novel "Our Share of Night" and two short story collections published in English: "Things We Lost in the Fire" and "The Dangers of Smoking in Bed." Her literary achievements have earned her recognition as a finalist for prestigious awards such as the International Booker Prize, the Kirkus Prize, the Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Speculative Fiction, and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Fiction. Enriquez continues to captivate readers and critics alike with her compelling storytelling and thought-provoking narratives.