Mandy Bardisbanian spent much of her childhood lost in the pages of books. After building a career in fandom merchandising—a dream job that allows her to be a professional nerd—she writes romantic fantasy stories that celebrate queer love, found family, self-worth, and feminine power. She is a passionate advocate for physical deformity awareness and has built a platform around awareness to create a safe space online for others who share her lived experience. Living with the rare eye condition called Marcus Gunn Jaw-winking syndrome, Mandy is passionate about advocacy, the strength within each of us, and the power of the written word to transport readers into the stories she hopes will capture their hearts. She lives in Southern California with her wife and two very spoiled fur babies.