Mari Mancusi, sometimes credited as Marianne Mancusi, is an American author known for her middle grade, young adult, and new adult novels. She is also a former Emmy Award winning television news producer.

Mari grew up in Massachusetts, a place where the north wind meets the sea, but has since made her home in the great state of Texas, mostly due to her love of summer and tacos. Today, she is the author of more than two-dozen books for kids, teens, and adults, primarily in the sci-fi/fantasy genre.

In addition to writing, Mari loves traveling, playing video games, and cosplaying. She is also the mother of an eight-year-old Frozen superfan. You can find her online at www.marimancusi.com.