Melissa Marr

Melissa Marr is an accomplished American author, best known for her work in the young adult urban fantasy genre. She has built a successful career over the years, with a substantial number of books and series to her name. Marr has gained both commercial and critical success, and her stories continue to grow stronger with each new release.

Marr's fascination with the supernatural began in her childhood, and she grew up believing in faeries, ghosts, and other mythical creatures. This early interest in the fantastical has been a significant influence on her writing, providing the inspiration for her urban fantasy novels. Some of her favorite authors include William Faulkner, Christina Rossetti, and Neil Gaiman.

In addition to being a successful author, Marr is also a former university literature instructor. She has written fiction for adults, teens, and children and has taught in MFA programs. Marr's work has been translated into twenty-eight languages and has been a bestseller both domestically and internationally, appearing on the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including YALSA Popular Paperbacks, IRA Notable Book Pick, Book Sense Pick, Good Morning America Summer Pick for Teens, Scottish Book Trust, Red Maple finalist (in both Ontario and Manitoba), and Goodreads Good Choice Award (Horror), RWA RITA award (YA).

After a quieter few years, Marr returned to writing in 2024 with several new releases, including a queer fantasy novel, a picture book about a wee one and his two moms, and a graphic novel about teen Harley and Ivy. She currently lives in Arizona with part of her family, including her wife and two of her three children.