Nova García knows how to find humor in unexpected places.
Her new novel, Not That Kind of Call Girl , is a dark comedy that weaves together the struggles of motherhood, postpartum depression, and workplace harassment — all while keeping readers hooked with a gripping mystery. García pulls from her own life as a Latina working mom, using humor to make these challenges relatable and really funny.
Born in Laredo, Texas, García grew up on Mercer Island after her dad’s job brought the family here. Most of her family is still in Laredo, and she returns for family gatherings filled with Mexican food, music, and storytelling. Her mother’s family fled the Mexican Revolution, crossing the Rio Grande. That history, along with her pride in her Mexican-American heritage continues to shape and inspire her writing…