Newsflesh Series as Mira Grant

**Seanan McGuire** (born October 6, 1978) is an American author of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and urban fantasy. Born in California, McGuire attended Smith College and the University of California, Riverside. Their writing career began in online fandom, and they published their first novel, "Rosemary and Rue," in 2009. McGuire has written over 30 novels, including the popular "October Daye" urban fantasy series and the "Toby Daye" young adult fantasy series. Other notable works include the "InCryptid" series and the standalone "Middlegame." McGuire has won numerous awards for their writing, including: * **Locus Award** for Best Fantasy Novel (2016) * **Dragon Award** for Best Fantasy Novel (2017, 2018) * **Hugo Award** for Best Series (2018) Their work has also received critical acclaim for its complex characters, intricate worldbuilding, and lyrical prose. McGuire has been praised for their ability to create genre-bending stories that explore themes of identity, gender, and sexuality.