About Andrea Amosson

Andrea Amosson is a prominent Chilean author known for her ability to weave poignant and nuanced stories that explore the complexity of human relationships and cultural identity. Born in Antofagasta, Chile, Amosson has established herself as a significant voice in contemporary Spanish literature, particularly within the genre of historical novels with female protagonists.

Literary Career

Andrea Amosson began her literary career with a solid academic background, earning a degree in Journalism and Social Communication from the Universidad Católica del Norte in Chile. She later continued her education at the University of Chile, where she graduated with a Master’s degree in Chilean and Latin American Literature, and in Spain, where she was awarded a Creative Writing scholarship at the Complutense University of Madrid.

Her literary work has been recognized for its refined style, fresh prose, the humor always present and her ability to create vivid and authentic characters. Throughout her career, Amosson has explored themes such as the situation of women in society, identity, and the complexities of everyday life—topics that deeply resonate with her audience.

Published Works

Among her most notable works are:

- "La pasión de las mujeres Milet" (2023), Historical Novel. Penguin Random House, Chile.

- "La maestra Bernarda" (2022), Historical Novel. Penguin Random House, Chile.

- "Las mujeres de la guerra" (2019), Historical Novel. Penguin Random House, Chile; Penguin Random House Spain and El País newspaper, Spain, war novel collection.

- "Cuentos Encaderados" (2014), Ediciones Forja.

- "Las Lunas de Atacama" (2016), Ediciones del Desierto.

Awards and Recognitions

In addition to the gold medal at the International Latino Book Awards, which Andrea Amosson has received twice—Las Lunas de Atacama (2017)- and -La maestra Bernarda (2022)—she has also been honored with various literary awards throughout her career.

Amosson has participated in numerous book fairs and international conferences, where she has shared her insights on writing and her experience as a Latin American writer abroad.

Personal and Professional Life

Residing in the United States for several years, Andrea Amosson has continued to develop her literary career while also dedicating herself to teaching creative writing in Spanish in the Dallas, Texas, area. She has taught workshops and courses at various institutions and through her own workshop—Atacama Press from 2013 to 2024; Redactelier from 2024 onwards—helping new writers discover and refine their literary voices.

Andrea Amosson is an author committed to her craft and to exploring the human condition through literature. With a rising career and an ever-evolving body of work, Amosson remains an influential figure in contemporary literature and a proud representative of Chilean letters abroad.

Andrea Amosson is represented by The Agustin Agency.

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