Ophelia Wild is a bonafide hermit finding healing and joy in the simple things after starting life anew in midcoast Maine. She loves to cuddle under a blanket watching Food Network with her furry familiars Louis & Jersey. She enjoys the company of her cozy little family and a few amazing friends. And she thrives on solitude, rainy days, moss, lofi music, and Dr. Pepper. What more could anyone want?

Oh yes—books! A hermit could not survive without books. Not only does Ophelia read them, she writes them too! As a recovering survivor of complex trauma, Ophelia reads and writes stories that help regulate and soothe her nervous system.

Her protagonists find themselves immersed in fantastical worlds where they often possess newfound magical powers, meet adorable sentient creatures, and find true love and family—those who see and love all of them, enveloping them in safety and inspiring them to empowerment.

Ophelia will receive her MFA and self-publish her debut novel, Piper of Hollow Park, in the second half of 2025. She also writes book reviews on her blog. Elphie by Gregory Maguire and Behooved by M. Stevenson are up now!

At times she offers cozy fantasy and sci-fi developmental editing and book coaching for a limited number of clients and aligned collaborations with authors. She’s a hermit y’all!

Photos below taken by Ophelia soaking up the peaceful healing spirit of Maine nature.