Vicky Ramakka is an award-winning author whose work focuses on the Four Corners region, capturing the stories of its people and landscapes. Her debut novel, "The Cactus Plot," won the New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards for cozy mystery and was a finalist for the Colorado Independent Publishers Association's EVVY Award. The book, praised for its blend of botanical intrigue and mystery, has been celebrated by organizations such as the Colorado Native Plant Society and the Cactus & Succulent Society of New Mexico. Ramakka's short stories and magazine articles have also earned recognition from New Mexico Press Women and Southwest Writers.
A self-described naturalist, Ramakka draws inspiration from the flora and fauna of her surroundings, often exploring themes of environmental conservation and scientific curiosity in her writing. Residing in northwest New Mexico near the Colorado border, she considers any area within a mile walk her "back yard," where she observes and photographs nature. Her professional growth has been fueled by attending conferences, workshops, and networking with fellow writers. Ramakka is an active member of several literary organizations, including San Juan Writers, Women Writing the West, New Mexico Press Women, and Southwest Writers.
Ramakka continues to write and engage with the literary community, blending her passion for storytelling with her love of the natural world. Her work resonates with readers who appreciate mysteries, native plant enthusiasts, and advocates for the southwestern outdoors.