Mari Freeman

Mari Freeman writes dark, dangerous romance where the heat burns hot, the stakes cut deep, and no one escapes unscathed. Her spicy paranormal romance features demons, vampires, werewolves, and fae in stories where supernatural politics collide with scorching chemistry and hard-won happily-ever-afters, often with more than one hot MMC. Her heroes are the kind who will burn the world down. Her heroines bite back. Twisted secrets, forbidden desire, and pulse-pounding suspense are all part of the deal.

When Mari isn't unraveling power plays and magical games on the page, she's snuggled up with one of her six cats, reading and falling for fictional men with too many tattoos and too much baggage.

Writing as JD Allen, she is also the author of the Shamus Award–nominated Sin City Investigations mystery series. She holds a degree in forensic anthropology with a minor in creative writing from OSU, has led the Florida MWA and North Carolina SinC chapters, and has served as chair of the Bouchercon National Board and co-chair of SleuthFest 2024/2025. These books can be found at www.jdallenbooks.com

With experience in both traditional and indie publishing across two genres, Mari brings a unique perspective to craft discussions. Whether crafting fated mates or murder mysteries, she believes that strong voice and authentic dialogue are what make readers connect with characters, and keep turning pages long past bedtime.