Bethany C. Morrow is a highly acclaimed author of speculative fiction for both adult and young adult audiences. She was born in California and has since lived in various parts of the world, including Bangor in Wales, UK, Montreal in Quebec, Canada, and currently resides in the American Northeast. With one foot still planted in Quebec, Morrow continues to draw inspiration from her diverse experiences and cultural background.
Morrow's adult debut novel, MEM, was published in 2018 to much critical acclaim. It was an ABA 2018 Indies Introduce pick, a June Indie Next pick, and was featured or reviewed in several notable publications such as Locus Magazine, the LA Times, Buzzfeed, Book Riot, Bustle, and Tor.com. Her literary talent also extends to editing and contributing, as showcased in her work on the anthology Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance, which was released with AAL/Scholastic in October 2019.
In addition to her success in the adult market, Morrow is also making waves in the young adult literary world. Her YA debut, A Song Below Water, is a contemporary fantasy that was released in June 2020. With her unique storytelling abilities and speculative literary prowess, Morrow continues to captivate readers and establish herself as a formidable force in the literary world.