Mara Rutherford began her writing career as a journalist but quickly discovered she far preferred fantasy to reality. Originally from California, Mara has since lived all over the world along with her diplomat husband and two sons. She is the author of YA fantasy novels including the Crown of Coral and Pearl duology, The Poison Season, A Multitude of Dreams, A Curious Kind of Magic, and The Demonic Inventions of Aurelie Blake. You can find her on Instagram @mararutherfordwrites