Eisa Gouredou is a writer and public relations professional based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Her work explores themes of identity, womanhood, and belonging, blending fresh perspective with lyrical storytelling. The Shadow of Dreams is her debut novel.

She studied politics and literature at Sciences Po Paris and the City College of New York, and later earned a Master’s in Public Policy from Sciences Po Paris. Drawing on her international background and professional experience, she brings a sharp, fresh perspective to contemporary issues. She is also a member of the Maryland Writers’ Association.

Her debut novel, The Shadow of Dreams, moves between Miami and Paris, weaving a story of migration, ambition, and the invisible threads that tie us to the people and places we carry within us. At its heart, it is a meditation on the dreams we inherit, pursue, and sometimes outgrow. With lyrical prose and emotional depth, Gouredou establishes herself as a compelling new voice in contemporary fiction.