About Maya
Maya grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where her childhood exploring forests and coastlines shaped her perspective on our interconnected world. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and has taught environmental literature at universities throughout the West Coast. Her work bridges the divide between scientific understanding and poetic observation.
Before publishing with Writer Sprout, Maya struggled to find a publisher who understood her vision—a publisher that could appreciate both the rigor and the beauty of her ecological storytelling. She found that partnership with us, and together we've brought three books to life.
Published Works
- "Watershed Meditations" (2021) — Collection of linked essays exploring water systems and human responsibility
- "The Voices of Soil" (2022) — Narrative nonfiction about regenerative agriculture and land stewardship
- "Returning Home" (2024) — Latest collection exploring rewilding and ecosystem restoration
Awards & Recognition
Maya's work has earned recognition including the Environmental Writers Award, the National Nature Writing Prize, and selection for the Pushcart Prize anthology. Her essays have been anthologized in major collections of contemporary nature writing.
Connection with Writer Sprout
"I came to Writer Sprout after years of rejection from traditional publishers," Maya reflects. "They wanted me to 'mainstream' my work, to remove the ecological urgency that's essential to what I'm trying to say. Writer Sprout didn't ask me to change. Instead, they asked how they could help my voice reach the readers who needed to hear it."
"What's remarkable about working with Elena and her team is their genuine understanding that publishing isn't just about selling books—it's about nurturing ideas that matter. They treated my manuscript with the care and attention that every meaningful story deserves."
Through Writer Sprout's strategic marketing and global distribution, Maya's books have reached readers far beyond what traditional distribution would have offered. Her work is now used in university environmental literature courses and recommended by conservation organizations worldwide.
Current Projects
Maya is currently working on a book-length project exploring the intersections of indigenous land management and contemporary climate science. She's also developing a podcast series bringing together scientists, writers, and indigenous leaders in conversation about environmental futures.