Mariely Lares
Mariely Lares is a Mexican-American writer of fiction. Born in the only hospital of a small town in Southern California—which, fun fact, is also Cher’s birthplace—she grew up straddling two worlds, crossing the border almost every day. The daughter of Mexican immigrants, she holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering and lives in San Diego, where she can be found doing all the outdoorsy things, rescuing dogs, and writing her next book.
Her debut historical fantasy novel, Sun of Blood and Ruin (Harper Voyager, Fall 2023), draws inspiration from Mexican history and Mesoamerican mythology. The sequel is expected Fall 2024.