M.B. (they/them) is an author of a couple of novels and several mediocre jokes. Their debut novel, Queerleaders (2021 ALA Rainbow List; GCLS 2021 Goldie Award winner), was published with Bella Books in 2020. Ninety-nine percent of readers said it wasn’t the worst thing to happen in 2020.

They grew up between southeastern LA and the high desert and spent the long car rides back and forth writing stories about their dogs and fan fiction. They still live in Los Angeles with their partner.

They also will tell you too much about how to embalm a body, dog breeds, Lizzie Borden and how Jennifer’s Body deserved better if you bring it up.