Mari Freeman writes spicy urban fantasy romance featuring demons, vampires, werewolves, and fae—stories where supernatural politics collide with scorching chemistry and hard-won happily ever afters. Her paranormal romance series includes the Wildland books and the Hot Hard series, with new and updated releases planned for 2026. She is an active member of First Coast Romance Writers.

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 chapter and the North Carolina SinC chapter, and has served as chair of the Bouchercon National Board and co-chair of SleuthFest 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.