I was born in Spain and moved to Canada as a child. Following studies in Spain and Toronto, I pursued postgraduate studies in England where I earned an M.A. in Literary and Historical Studies from the University of London.  

 

My first novel, The Bitter Taste of Time, was published in Canada by HarperCollins and tells the story of three generations of women living through the great historical upheavals of twentieth-century Spain. My second novel, The Mapmaker’s Opera, was published in 2005. Since then, my novels have been published in seven countries. My latest novel is Invocation [2022].

 

In 2007, the rights to The Mapmaker's Opera were acquired by the Australian composer, Kevin Purcell, to be made into a musical. In 2014, I had the privilege of attending a performance of the musical at the New York Musical Theatre Festival. It was a magical experience.

 

I am also a lecturer and educator, passionate about teaching people of all ages about the importance of a metaphorical approach grounded in myth and depth psychology. I led literary tours for Classical Pursuits to Mexico and Spain and taught classes on the work of Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell in Toronto. I have been invited to lecture and teach at the Walrus Foundation, York University, Sheridan College, De Nieuwe Universiteit in Amsterdam and the JungArchademy. Currently, I can be found on my social media accounts [Sophiacycles] and on my podcasts, Gatherings and Archetypes and the Planets. I am also working on a new fantasy novel.