Mary VanalstineMary VanAlstine (they/she) is a writer, artist, and therapist. Writing and art have been a hobby for some twenty years now since they were a goofy little middle schooler, which is actually when both of Deny Me's protagonists were created. Mary grew u devouring fantasy, especially urban fantasy, and hearing about the writing craft from their father, a science fiction writer. Mary is an advocate for mental health, LGBTQIA+ folks and issues affecting them, Black Lives Matter, and women's health.Mary lives in the city in Minnesota with their nerdy husband, a dramatic preschooler, a very dumb puggle named Bilbo Waggins, and two perfectly angelic cats. Read More Read Less