Sophia Hughlette was born and educated in Alexandria, Virginia in the United States. She moved to the Caribbean in 2003 to pursue her love of the ocean and passion for writing. Following in Hemingway's footsteps she lives there with her 11 cats and 3 dogs. A lifelong interest in Asian history and culture from ancient folktales to modern manga and anime led to her creation of Shinigami Boy. An entrepreneur Sophia is also the founder and owner of a successful retail business.