Mara Jayne Carpenter is a queer illustrator & writer from Rhode Island.
Growing up in a multi-faith household in a rural, seaside community, Mara has developed a passion for both nature and mythology.
Her work aims to mix fact and fantasy to both educate and fascinate readers about the beauty of the world around them.
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