Shay Miranda is a writer and educator exploring the places where history and contemporary culture meet. She writes historical fiction across centuries, essays that uncover the past behind today’s trends, and a weekly personal column documenting life, creativity, and soft moments of meaning.
Her work appears in A-Culturated, Globetrotters, and Teatime History.
For readers, her weekly Substack—Bookmarked by Shay—offers reviews, lists, and bookish reflections.
Meet the Writer
My Story
I was born in sunny southern California in 1997. Throughout my life, I’ve lived in different places within the United States, but New York City has been my home since 2020. I graduated from Western Governor’s University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education, and have worked as a teacher at schools in Harlem.
I have always had a passion for writing and telling stories. Ever since I could write, I knew I wanted to be an author. I started my publishing journey in 2019, and eventually published two novels and a novella. In 2024, my writing style shifted, and I discovered my passion for history and telling forgotten stories. This is when I knew I wanted to be a historical fiction writer.
I want to learn more about the daily lives of the people just like you and me throughout history. I want to write stories that make ordinary people memorable. And that’s what I’ve set out to do, and I can only hope to keep learning and growing in the meantime.
Current Projects
Shay is not currently accepting any paid opportunities.
Founded in 2023, Bookmarked by Shay is a weekly Substack with new posts on Tuesdays. With a passion for diverse literature, Shay writes lists, reviews, and recommendations for readers who love learning new things, exploring history, and hearing from diverse voices.
Bookmarked by Shay
A weekly-ish newsletter from Shay Miranda, with updates from her life. Posts here feel like a letter from a friend, and it’s helpful for any readers who want to keep up to date with the author.
This Might Be Weekly
Ongoing historical fiction project not currently slated for publication. Ten books across ten centuries, telling stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. This is part of a challenge to write ten books within a year (September 2025-June 2026).
Stories Across Centuries