Filipino American author Maida Malby crafts foodie, multicultural, and contemporary destination romance stories filled with heat, sizzle, spice, and a whole lot of love. Her work blends rich cultural heritage with romantic storytelling, appealing to readers who enjoy international settings and authentic culinary details.
Maida is a member of select writing groups and romance book clubs, and her blog Carpe Diem Chronicles features her To-Be-Read Mountain and book reviews. She is also a founding member of the Kwentitas, a collective of Filipino American romance authors who tell love stories rooted in heritage and lived experience. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Lone Star Literary Life via her “Texas Reads Romance” column.
Before focusing on writing, Maida had a diverse career in public affairs, media, and finance. She served as a Global Diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, worked in media planning and advertising in the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia, and held roles in life insurance and financial services. She holds a master’s degree in media communications from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from the University of the Philippines.
Maida is a lifelong learner and speaks English, Filipino, Indonesian, Thai, and French. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and growing her own fruits and herbs. When not writing, she reads, reviews books, and shares her passion for food, women’s sports, and travel through her blog and social media.
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