Bhakti Devi Mary

Born in 1982 in Missouri to a homemaker and construction worker/author/building manager, Bhakti Mary dreamed of growing up and helping others. It would take a long time for her to discover how to embark on that journey. She majored in Business Management at the United States Air Force Academy and went on to achieve an MBA. She is married to Mark Wills and they reside in Ohio with their three children.

Bhakti is the author of the brownBerry series which focuses on current well-being and preparation for a lifetime of abundant joy through sustained social, mental, and physical fitness. The first book in the series, Cherry - A Personal Growth Compass, was published in 2017 and a second book, Magnolia - The Benefits of Diversity was published in 2019. She is a human rights advocate and an avid supporter of empowerment and advancement.

When she is not writing, Bhakti devotes her time to her family and serving as a military officer and federal civilian in the fields of intelligence and defense acquisition. She is also an active mentor in her community and workplace.