Nadia Taraqi, an Iranian-Swedish author, was born on July 29, 1980. She holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Iran and a master’s degree in peace and development from Sweden. Her first book, Smiles From Tears, was published in English, while her second book, Bitterer Than Sugar, was released in Persian. Her writing reflects a deep concern for human and social issues, offering a keen and insightful perspective. She currently resides in Gothenburg, Sweden, and remains active in the literary world.