<p>Mariah Ashley is a young adult fiction writer who creates stories so tasty you won’t realize they’re good for you. Her secret recipe blends romance, humor, mystery, and a dash of magical realism.</p><p>Think of Mariah as that loving (sometimes cringe) auntie who will whip up late-night snacks while spinning heartwarming and relatable stories— like brownie sundaes with a side of sentimentality.</p><p>Mariah is also a photographer, which explains her cinematic style. Fans of her novel, Rainbow State, say they can “see” the story like a movie in their minds.</p><p>Mariah hopes to inspire young people to recognize their worth and uniqueness. She’ll be successful if she helps even one struggling teen navigate their tumultuous, beautiful life.</p><p>She can often be found in her happy place, a colorfully decorated writing desk, with her spicy, rescue wiener-mutt, Benji, at her feet.</p>
