Mary McMyne is a bestselling historical fantasy novelist, who has made a name for herself with her unique storytelling and her ability to bring to life characters from history, folklore, and literature. She is best known for her debut novel, "The Book of Gothel," which was released in 2022 and quickly became a hit among readers and critics alike.
McMyne is not only a novelist but also a poet and former English professor. She has a deep fascination with the stories behind stories and the portrayal of women in history, folklore, and literature. This fascination is evident in her writing, which often features strong and complex female characters. In addition to "The Book of Gothel," McMyne is also the author of the forthcoming novel, "A Rose by Any Other Name," which tells the story behind Shakespeare’s sonnets from the perspective of his Dark Lady.
McMyne is a graduate of the NYU MFA program and has received numerous awards and honors for her writing, including the Faulkner-Wisdom Prize for a Novel-in-Progress and a grant from the Sustainable Arts Foundation. She is also the poetry editor for Enchanted Living. Her poetry chapbook, "Wolf Skin," won the Elgin Chapbook Award.
In addition to her work as a writer, McMyne is also an active presence on social media and in the literary community. She can be found on Instagram under the handle @marymcmyne, where she shares updates on her writing, snippets of her work, and insights into her creative process. She also has a quarterly newsletter that readers can subscribe to on her website, where she shares exclusive content, behind-the-scenes looks at her work, and more.