Patricia Engel is a Colombian-American writer renowned for her compelling works that have earned her numerous accolades. She is the author of several notable books, including It's Not Love, It's Just Paris, Vida, and The Veins of the Ocean. Her novel Vida was a PEN/Hemingway Fiction Award Finalist and the recipient of the Premio Biblioteca de Narrativa Colombiana, marking her as the first woman to win this prestigious Colombian national prize in literature, and notably, the first book in translation to receive it.

Engel's It's Not Love, It's Just Paris is another testament to her literary talent, earning the International Latino Book Award. Her literary achievements continued with The Veins of the Ocean, which won the 2017 Dayton Literary Peace Prize, further cementing her reputation as a prominent voice in literature. The San Francisco Chronicle has lauded her as a unique and necessary voice for the Americas, highlighting her significant impact on contemporary writing.

Apart from her novels, Engel has written five books, one of them being the New York Times Bestseller and Reese's Book Club pick, Infinite Country. Her stories have been featured in The Best American Short Stories, The Best American Mystery Stories, The O. Henry Prize Stories, and have appeared across various prestigious platforms. Engel's contribution to literature has been recognized with fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Born to Colombian parents, Engel's rich cultural heritage permeates her storytelling, providing readers with an authentic and immersive experience into the lives and struggles of her characters.