Maria Blackmore is a British author who writes fantasy romance with powerful themes and flawed protagonists.
Maria grew up on a diet of high fantasy, sci-fi, and historical fiction which transported her far away from teenage-life in suburban London. More recently, she's been regularly immersing herself in romantasy to escape the pressures of adult life. Her own novels balance toe-curling love stories with epic world-building.
After graduating from university, she didn't know what to do with her English Lit degree. She did manage to use her writing skills in the workplace but it wasn't till the age of 34 that she tried writing novels and, finally, she knew what she wanted to be when she grew up.
As an adult, Maria has lived in many countries across Europe and Asia. She loves her family, her friends, and singing (formerly in choirs, more recently—with small children's bedtimes to manage—this hobby is restricted to the shower).
