Lisa Mantchev is an accomplished author known for her works across multiple genres, including young adult fantasy, steampunk, urban fantasy, and children's literature. She gained prominence with her young adult fantasy trilogy, The Théâtre Illuminata, which comprises "Eyes Like Stars," "Perchance to Dream," and "So Silver Bright." The first book in the series, "Eyes Like Stars," was nominated for the Andre Norton and Mythopoeic awards. Mantchev also achieved commercial success with her Kindle #1 bestselling young adult steampunk novel, "Ticker," and collaborated with Glenn Dallas on the near-future young adult novel "Sugar Skulls."
Mantchev's writing spans diverse audiences and themes, from whimsical children's stories to darker speculative fiction. Her picture book "Strictly No Elephants" became an international success, translated into eleven languages and adapted into a musical. She further expanded her children's literature repertoire with titles like "Sister Day!" and "Jinx and the Doom Fight Crime." For adult readers, she co-authored the urban fantasy series "Lost Angeles" and its sequel, "Loose Canon," with A.L. Purol. A versatile creator, Mantchev draws from her background as an English professor, actress, and artist to craft richly imaginative worlds. She resides in the Pacific Northwest, where she continues to write across genres.