Miranda Conyers

Miranda Hirezi-Mugnier, a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, discovered her passion for writing at an early age. At eleven, her first short story—written in Arabic—was published in a Kuwaiti newspaper. Ever since, she has written in both Arabic and English, driven by a lifelong desire to inspire love, justice, compassion, and forgiveness through her words.

Having witnessed the heartbreak of displacement and life in the diaspora, as well as the quiet grace of survival—last of which was enduring the first month of the invasion of Kuwait and her escape to Jordan with a total stranger—Miranda writes with the insight of someone who has lived history from within it. Her voice carries both humor and compassion, weaving moments of laughter amid loss and hope amid hardship.

Through her lifelong devotion to writing, Miranda seeks to bridge cultures and awaken empathy, illuminating the truth, dignity, and shared humanity that endure even in the face of tragedy. She now resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she continues to write, reflect, and inspire.

Her first published work in the United States was a children’s "Angel tale" titled Daddy, Please Don’t Cry. Mugnier describes it as the work that brought healing to her own soul and hopes it will bring the same comfort to others who read it. She wrote the book following the death of her 23-year-old niece in a car accident, with the desire to help children understand loss and to introduce them to God’s promise of eternal life in Heaven.