Author Mimika Cooney may write about fictional glasses that read faces, but it’s her writing that really steals the show, bringing voices, feelings, and the smooth confidence of her characters to life.  Early in this read, as Clio first encounters Dillon, it’s his voice that draws her in.  Cooney expertly portrays the low, confident vocal sound of Dillon through words and descriptors that instantly had the hairs on my arms standing at attention.  This first encounter scene delivers a wow factor that locks readers in and propels the eventual romance and chemistry that follow. 
Cooney’s writing goes beyond style and feeling though, as she uses “Mind Reader” to bring nuanced themes to light.  Leaving readers reflecting on the moral and ethical implications of such technology, we’re left pondering the continued digital removal of human connection.  Swirling amidst the bigger questions is an intellectually intriguing game of cat and mouse between Clio and Dillon as they dance around the feelings blossoming.
Penning a tender romance, layered beneath drive, determination, and an unflinching mask of strength and confidence, Cooney’s talents are on full display.  Despite the chasm between our main characters, Cooney makes them both tender and relatable in their desires and vulnerabilities.  Paired with the perfect villain and the best girly group chat, “Mind Reader” is an iconic series debut.

Mimika Cooney writes emotionally rich, closed-door contemporary romances Infused with witty banter, pop culture and travel. Her clean romances offer all the feels, and guaranteed happily ever afters, but won’t make Grandma blush!

Her strong characters with sass have just enough spark, ambition mixed with vulnerability, and faith that meets real-life love, to keep you flipping pages. These aren't fluffy romcoms: they're heartfelt, layered journeys with real stakes, personal growth, earned reveals, and soul-deep kisses.

Mimika wrote her first book idea on a typewriter at the age of ten. It took her 40 years and 4 career changes to finally come back to her first love of writing. She believes love and faith go hand in hand, and every good romance deserves a little heartbreak, a lot of healing, and one unforgettable happily ever after.

Mimika is an award-winning writer of 14 books with a global perspective. Born in South Africa and now based in the US, Mimika blends her background in neuroscience, entrepreneurship, photography, design, public speaking, performance coaching, and personal growth into stories that make you feel seen and heard. 

She can speak 3 languages: English (well duh), Afrikaans and Greek. Her stories often infuse diverse cultural references, luxury travel destinations and vivid experiences.

A hopeless romantic, Mimika has been married to her childhood sweetheart for 30 years. Together they share 3 children; 2 independent young adults and a witty teenager.

When she is not writing, or planning her next writing research travel trip; she will be found on the ice practicing her spins as an adult figure skater. She also enjoys stabbing people for fun (without getting arrested) as an amateur fencer.

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