

A story that evokes the unparalleled rush of first love in all its dreamlike and naive complications, one that portrays a fiercely acerbic Russian American teenager, Mina Arkova, and her first-generation tough-as-nails mother. Ten years ago, I embarked on a writing journey to tell the story I wish I could have read as a teen. To find out more, visit or follow on Instagram. She is passionate about storytelling, community, and supporting organizations like NCMEC and RAINN.

A California native, Emilia lives in Los Angeles with her husband, children, and 13 thriving plants. Emilia graduated from UCLA with her Bachelor’s in Economics and a Minor in Russian. A story that evokes the unparalleled rush of first love in all its dreamlike and naive complications, one that portrays a fierce Emilia Ares is an Armenian-American actress best known for American Horror Story and Bosch, co-producer of Burden and author of Love and Other Sins. Author’s Note Ten years ago, I embarked on a writing journey to tell the story I wish I could have read as a teen.

Emilia Ares is an Armenian-American actress best known for American Horror Story and Bosch, co-producer of Burden and author of Love and Other Sins.
