BIO

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Elvira K. Gonzalez is the author and narrator of Hurdles in the Dark, acquired in a six figure pre-emptive deal - the highest advance for a YA nonfiction title in 2022. The book has earned national recognition, including selection for the 2025 Kansas NEA Reading Circle List, CBC Favorites and the Harris County Public Library Tournament of Books.

Elvira founded Writers Inkubator (WI), a literary co-agency supporting writers from first spark to post publication. WI has helped launch first time authors and global changemakers, including Jaha Dukureh, a 2x Nobel Peace Prize nominee and Roderick Sewell, a Paralympic athlete representing Team USA. In 2026, the company will relaunch as Hartwell Agency, managing talent across publishing, film, music and digital platforms. 

Before her literary career, Elvira competed as a 3x Texas UIL State qualifier, later qualifying for the NCAA National Championships and the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships. She coached Track & Field at The Armory and UPenn.

Elvira resides in New York City.