Sylvia Hulen-Wright
S.L. Hulen grew up along the U.S.-Mexican border, a region steeped in history, myth, and cultural intrigue—elements that pulse through her archaeological thrillers. Her stories blend rich historical detail with gripping mystery, featuring strong, complex female protagonists who navigate dangerous worlds where the past refuses to stay buried.
After a successful career in the corporate world, Hulen turned her passion for storytelling into a full-time pursuit. Her debut novel, Misplaced, the first in the Victoria Barrón series, was a finalist in the Best Book Awards Contest and earned praise from Kirkus Reviews. The sequel, Misled, winner of the Claymore award, continues the high-stakes adventure, while the third installment, Mistrusted, is well underway.
Originally from El Paso, Texas, she now calls Phoenix home, where she writes alongside her husband and an opinionated tabby cat named Toby.
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April 28, 2026—Featured on Fresh Fiction’s Conversation in Character with Victoria Barrón.
Book Title: MISLED
Character Name: Victoria Barrón – Protagonist of MISLED – Age 30ish
How would you describe your family or your childhood?
As the only child of my parents, Joaquin and Estima Barrón, growing up in the beautiful Mexican city of Chihuahua, I had an idyllic childhood. My father was the manager of a soda bottling plant, and my mother, a housewife. I loved school, and my little dog, Panchito. But that all changed one terrible night, and afterwards, I went to live in El Paso with my uncle and aunt. See more here: bit.ly/4tFO4oE
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