Media & Press
Quick bio (for journalists)
Iolanda R. Santos is a Portuguese author and former filmmaker writing epic fantasy and contemporary romance. She is the author of The First of Their Kind, book one of the Soulbreaker trilogy, and Before the Credits Roll, a contemporary romance releasing August 11, 2026. She writes and works from Portugal.
(Short version)
Iolanda R. Santos writes epic fantasy and contemporary romance from Portugal, drawing on a former career in film.
At a glance
- Genres: Epic fantasy, romantic fantasy, contemporary romance
- Published: The First of Their Kind (Soulbreaker trilogy, Book 1) — also available in Portuguese as Os Primeiros da Sua Era
- Upcoming: Before the Credits Roll, standalone contemporary romance — August 11, 2026
- Based in: Portugal (previously Toronto)
- Background: Film industry before marketing and then transitioning to writing full-time
Interviews & Features
Podcast
Episode 39: "Healing Through Writing with Iolanda R. Santos" Lemons Listening Library, hosted by Randie Lemons.
A conversation exploring storytelling, cultural transitions, and the challenges of being an indie author, with Iolanda sharing her journey from Portugal to Canada. Runtime 1:26:25.
[March 2025] 🔗 Youtube link
Q&A
"Storyteller Sessions: Meet Author Iolanda R. Santos" on Books Are My Third Place, a Q&A series interview covering The First of Their Kind, plus an ebook giveaway for their community.
[February 2025] 🔗 https://www.booksaremythirdplace.com/articles/meet-author-iolanda-r-santos
Media Kits
Downloadable kits for interviews, reviews, and features.
The First of Their Kind: Cover art, author photo, full & short bio, synopsis, and key details.[Download → here]