
Fictional Debut • Published November 2025
Rebecca, Jamoncillos, Cochitos, and Dates
Blending humor, heartache, and the curiosity of growing up, this is a coming-of-age story inspired by half-forbidden secrets overheard in childhood, and re-imagined by the daughter who remembered them all.









Second Book • Published November 2024
Yearning for Mamá: The One From Yesteryear
Designated the caregiver of her mom, Sylvia slowly learns her new role while struggling to accept it.

First Book • Published March 2024
Unraveled: A Journey Led by Faith and Hope
“An authentic and captivating glance into the joys and challenges of life as a Hispanic American woman in the familial and corporate sectors.”

About the Author
Sylvia Merino is native to Tucson, Arizona with roots in Rayon, Sonora, Mexico. Her stories include a touch of Spanish and imaginable colors that carry over to her love for acrylic painting.