Ria Cabral is an author, artist, journalist, and photographic storyteller whose work is rooted in creativity, curiosity, and meaningful human connection. A natural daydreamer from an early age, she spent countless hours immersed in books, filling sketchbooks with ideas, and imagining worlds beyond the page. That same sense of wonder continues to shape everything she creates today.

Ria holds an Associate of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science in Communication with a concentration in Journalism from the University of Phoenix. Blending her background in communication with her passion for the visual arts, she creates thoughtful stories and imagery that resonate with authenticity, emotion, and heart.

From her home in the Texas Hill Country, Ria finds inspiration in the region’s rolling landscapes, quiet beauty, colorful characters, and unhurried way of life. Her debut novel, Elara’s Tea Leaves, introduced readers to her imaginative storytelling, followed by The Eighth Candle, further establishing her distinctive voice as an author who weaves together wonder, emotion, and richly layered narratives.

Beyond writing, Ria uses art and photography to capture the beauty of everyday life and tell the stories of the people and places around her. She believes that even the most ordinary moments can hold extraordinary meaning when viewed with curiosity and compassion.

When she is not writing, photographing, or creating art, Ria treasures time with her family and embraces her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Whether through a captivating story, a thoughtfully created piece of art, a powerful photograph, or a shared cup of tea, she hopes her work will bring people together, inspire hope, and remind others of the quiet magic waiting to be discovered in everyday life.