Simona Rinfreschi is a children’s picture book and fantasy author whose heart-led stories weave gentle magic with emotional truth. With a background as a librarian, early childhood educator, and ESL teacher, she draws on a rich tapestry of life experiences to create stories that help children and adults feel seen, safe, and unconditionally loved.
Born in Italy and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Simona now lives in a sun-drenched town on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Her early years were shaped by adversity, and books became her refuge—a safe place that inspired her lifelong dream of becoming an author. After decades of living with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and mental health challenges, she began writing in earnest following a transformative move to Spain and significant changes to her lifestyle.
Simona writes under the imprint Solthira Press, a name that reflects her passion for unity, love, and quiet enchantment. Her debut picture book, Good Pixie, Bad Pixie, is scheduled for publication in mid-2025 and was inspired by the birth of her first grandchild. She also has a bedtime story and a new adult fantasy trilogy currently in the editing phase.
Her monthly newsletter, Letters from the Enchanted Hearth, invites readers into her creative world with reflections, behind-the-scenes musings, heart prompts, and moments of gentle connection.
Through her work, Simona hopes to challenge harmful labels, encourage kindness, and nurture emotional healing in readers of all ages. Her guiding mantra is:
“Be gentle with yourself and generous with your magic.”
To learn more about Simona Rinfreschi:
Website: simonarinfreschi.com
Instagram: @simonarinfreschi