[1][2] She is considered to be a noteworthy writer of fiction whose main literary themes include perspectives on women’s writing,[3] with depictions of various aspects of the lives of Cape Verdean women as well as depictions of the Cape Verdean diaspora.
[4] Orlanda Amarílis was born in Assomada, Santa Catarina, Cape Verde, on 8 October 1924.
[6] In the city of Mindelo, São Vicente island, Cape Verde, Amarílis completed her primary studies, as well as her secondary studies (high school) in the Liceu Gil Eanes, a secondary school today Liceu Ludgero Lima.
[6] She then moved to Goa, and lived for six years in the capital, Panaji (Pangim), where she completed her primary teacher training (Magistério Primário).
[2] After her work with Certeza, she contributed additional short stories to other magazines such as COLÓQUIO / Letras, África, Loreto 13.