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.

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.

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.

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.

She can often be found in her happy place, a colorfully decorated writing desk, with her spicy, rescue wiener-mutt, Benji, at her feet.