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(Pronounced May-Luh)

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Other than writing novels, I've studied engineering and have a Bachelor's degree in Data Science and Computer Science. I've worked in the space industry and for the National Park Service. Award-winning AI research, awarded by the National Data Science Institute. Avid believer that AI has NO RIGHT to steal and regurgitate forms of human expression such as art and literature. I am a Colorado native, a gamer, a singer, a painter, and an animal enthusiast with a green thumb who isn’t afraid to ask silly questions. Although, I am afraid of the dark. I’m not joking.

I cannot picture myself as anything but a writer.

Some might describe me as a bit of a grandma. I love to knit, bake, enjoy music, go for nice walks, and grow many plants. Then again, I believe this is offset by my workouts of Olympic weightlifting (as in the Olympic style of weightlifting). I promise I am nowhere near Olympic-level in any sport.

I am rather clumsy and weird things happen to me on a daily basis. Have ya'll ever been knocked to the ground by a rogue billboard? I have!

Takes a deep breath.

When choosing novels and dreaming up ideas, I have an affinity for:
Modern Fantasy,

Urban Fantasy,

Science Fiction,
Magical Realism,
Thrillers,
and Romantic Suspense.

I love strong female characters who grow and adapt, overcoming adversity and other deeply complicated and dark issues. I also love physics! I fit in as many physics-related topics as I possibly can. - Of course, I do attempt to limit myself (for everyone's sake).

I love the ocean and all of its terrifying creatures. One of my goals in life is to one day scuba dive with great white sharks. Yes, I have the shark tracker app, and yes Mary Lee is my favorite tagged great white, because how could she not be? She pings like every other day! Such a social creature with grotesque features and pointy teeth! What's not to love?