CHARLOTTE MAYA

hello@charlotte-maya.com

I write about suicide loss, resilience and hope. My writing explores the intersections of grief, parenting and self-care, particularly within the context of suicide. My work has been highlighted in The New York Times (Modern Love and Tiny Love Stories), Hippocampus, and The Mighty, and I have been featured on the BBC, as well as NPR’s Airtalk with Larry Mantle, the Lori & Julia Bookclub, and Zibby Owen’s podcast, Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books. My full-length memoir on my family's journey following the suicide of my first husband is now available wherever books are sold.

I live in Southern California with my husband Tim in our relatively empty nest. We enjoy hiking in the local foothills, as well as downward dogging with our so-called hunting dog. I received my B.A. from Rice University and my J.D. from UCLA.

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FILM AGENT

For inquiries regarding dramatic rights
Jason Dravis, The Dravis Agency, Inc.
jason@thedravisagency.com

PUBLICIST

For interview requests and advance readers copies
Kim Dower, Kim-from-L.A. Literary & Media Services
kimfromla@earthlink.net

BOOK COACHING

I am an Author Accelerator certified book coach. Memoir requires both a willingness to be vulnerable and an understanding of the principles of storytelling. I hold a safe space for each client's personal story while guiding the writer in the craft of narrative nonfiction. I am currently coaching individuals on their full-length memoirs. For more information, or to be added to my waitlist, please email me directly. 

WRITING COURSES

We are stepping into a time when marginalized voices are being heard and respected more than ever, and I believe our stories make a difference. Go here for my current course offering.