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Our Mentors

Marty Mayberry
Marty Mayberry is not mentoring this year, but has mentored Adult
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Marty Mayberry
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Marty writes cocky beta heroes and kick-ass heroines. When she’s not researching ways to take down killers with everyday household items, she works as an RN/Clinical Documentation Specialist. She lives in New England with her retired Seabee Chief husband, three grown children, not enough cats, and a spunky Yorkie pup who makes her laugh. She writes YA mystery & sci-fi, as well as adult romance-contemporary & romantic suspense. A member of YARWA and a PRO member of RWA, she’s a double ’18 Golden Heart® finalist in short contemporary and romantic suspense.

Favorite Books

THE HATING GAME, Sally Thorne
INTERCEPTED, Alexa Martin
HOLD YOUR BREATH, Katie Ruggle
THE WINNER'S KISS, Marie Rutkoski
MISTBORN, Brandon Sanderson

Years Mentored
2015, 2016, 2017, 2018