Isabel Montoya is a Colombian-born American artist and writer whose poetry explores pain, migration, womanhood, and the journey to reclaim power after trauma. Her work draws from deeply personal experiences, reflecting on identity, emotional survival, and healing through creative expression. Each poem is a window into her inner world, where art and vulnerability meet.

She holds degrees in Political Economy and the History of Art from UC Berkeley, as well as a Master’s in Information Systems. Her academic path blends her love of critical thinking with her passion for storytelling and beauty. For Laura, art is her true language — a way to process and reflect on life’s complexities. Her writing is filled with emotion, honesty, and the quiet strength of someone rebuilding from within.

Laura now lives in San Francisco, where she finds inspiration in flowers, nature, art, and the quiet companionship of her two beloved dogs, Nenito and Olivia. She has also lived in Los Angeles and San Diego, places that helped shape her sense of self and creativity. This debut collection is both a personal archive and a gentle rebellion — a testament to the power of self-expression and the courage it takes to begin again.