Marissa Meyer
State: Washington
Born in Tacoma, Washington, in 1984, Marissa Meyer is a bestselling author known for her genre-blending works that fuse fairy tale retellings with science fiction, romance, and adventure. After earning a degree in creative writing and children's literature, she debuted with Cinder (2012), the first installment of The Lunar Chronicles. The series spins classic fairy tales—Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Snow White—into a futuristic, spacefaring saga. Meyer continued exploring romantic fantasy in Heartless (2016) and has penned graphic novels, standalone YA science fiction, and the fantasy Romance duology Gilded (2021) and Cursed (2022). Her engaging characters, strong themes of identity and resilience, and seamless genre fusion have earned her acclaim in both YA and adult fiction markets. Meyer resides in Tacoma with her family and hosts the popular author podcast The Happy Writer.
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction
Audiences: Adult, Young Adult