Allison Martin lives in Northern Canada with her daughter, her partner and all his camping gear. She has spent her life swimming in lakes, wandering the prairies, and climbing mountains to feed her creative spirit. ​She publishes multiple genres of Young Adult fiction under the umbrella QUIRKS & COMMAS and founded the publishing design company Makeready Designs, specializing in cover design and author branding.
She is represented by Sharon Pelletier of Dystel, Goderich and Bourret Literary Management.