Graciela can’t remember a time when she wasn’t reading or writing stories—or partly covering her eyes during the most gruesome parts of famous thriller movies and plays. An explorer at heart, she has traveled to many corners of the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Her favorite experiences include walking among friendly penguins in Patagonia and having lunch overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Santorini.

Graciela has extensive experience as a features journalist, online forum contributor and careers columnist. Her work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times, along with several national publications. The Plans They Made, Winner of the 2022 Page Turner Award for best genre writing, is her debut novel.

Born in Argentina, she’s completely bilingual in English and Spanish and has lived in Chicago with her husband most of her adult life. Her son, wife and two adorable grandkids are always nearby.