M.L McBryar's full name is Martha Lou McBryar, though she goes by Mari. McBryar grew up in the small town of Jellico Tennessee, moving to nearby Lafollette as a teenager. Upon meeting her husband, Jason, she moved to Oak Ridge Tennessee where she currently resides. In addition to her writing, McBryar spends her time with her husband, two beautiful daughters, Jessica and Amy, and darling little rabbit, Eddie. She is seldom to be found when the moon is full.