Heidi Ayarbe

Interesting (perhaps) Facts:

My parents are of Basque/Norwegian heritage. We’d make chorizos in the garage. Kringle and lefse for Christmas. And my big sister, Carrie, and I used to take Basque dancing classes at the JT in Gardnerville, Nevada.

I’ve lived in Spain, South Korea, France, and Colombia. (And I’ve backpacked and traveled in over 26 countries around the world). So, if you need to know about the best way to see the world on ten dollars/day, let me know! (I also know which countries have the best toilet paper. These things are important.)

My daughters speak English with a little Colombian accent.

I love going to the movies alone.

October is my favorite month. Halloween and Nevada Day are my favorite holidays. Colombia does not celebrate Nevada Day. This is distressing.

My husband used to cultivate heliconias and export them, and he named a flower after me.

About writing: I have stories that need to get out on the page. Sometimes they take a year. Sometimes they take three. But I just keep at it. One word at a time.