Maralie O'Rourke (she/her) is an author of feminist and queer-positive WLW and WLNB young adult romance novels (and short-story entries to Wattpad contests). In addition to her love for anything blatantly LGBTQ+, her interests include singing and songwriting, political activism, theater, performance art, and Liz Phair albums on repeat. As an author, Maralie is influenced by the work of Rainbow Rowell, Casey McQuiston, and Jane Austen. Maralie is a firm believer in the unapologetic expression of queerness, and her novels seek to raise awareness about the beauty of LGBTQ+ identity and culture.