Mari Mancusi
Mari Mancusi is an American author known for her prolific output across young adult fantasy, paranormal romance, and science fiction, as well as her work in television and screenwriting. Mancusi has been writing and publishing fiction since the mid-2000s, building a devoted readership through her imaginative premises, her strong romantic storylines, and her ability to blend humor with supernatural adventure in ways that keep readers engaged across long series. Her background in television and media production has given her storytelling instincts a visual quality and a strong sense of pacing that translates well to genre fiction.
Mancusi’s series fiction has consistently drawn on a wide range of supernatural and fantasy traditions, from vampires and dragons to time travel and apocalyptic scenarios. Her Blood Coven Vampire series, beginning with Boys That Bite, found success with younger readers looking for vampire fiction that was self-aware and funny as well as romantic and exciting. Her Scorched series, about a girl who must travel back in time to prevent a dragon apocalypse, demonstrated her ability to work in high-concept science fantasy while maintaining the character-driven emotional core that her readers have come to expect.
In addition to her own series fiction, Mancusi has co-written novels with her sister, NYT bestselling author Brianna Grant, combining their complementary talents in ways that expand both their individual audiences. Her work in television production — she has worked on shows including Good Morning America — has maintained a connection to visual media that informs her storytelling even as her primary focus has remained on fiction.
Mari Mancusi continues to write across multiple genres and series, her prolific output and her engagement with her readership reflecting the independent, entrepreneurial spirit that has defined her career. For readers who enjoy paranormal romance and fantasy adventure with a light touch and strong romantic storylines, her extensive catalog offers a wealth of entertaining options.