Mariposa Aristeo is a writer of fantastical adventures filled with heart, humor, hope, and sometimes dinosaurs. But, most importantly, she’s a creative who seeks to glorify God on every page of her life.

She is the author of The Boy Who Didn’t Exist (grab a free copy here), and she was a finalist in the 2021 ACFW First Impressions Contest and a semi-finalist in the 2023 Realm Makers Aurora Contest. Her debut fantasy-adventure novel, Sons of Day & Night, released in November 2025 from Enclave Publishing.

Besides writing snarky characters who sass everybody, Mariposa loves bringing stories to life in full color as a freelance artist. She also enjoys inspiring other creatives as the Social Media Manager at the Young Writer’s Workshop.

You can check out her favorite clean fantasy recommendations and bookish shenanigans on her Instagram.