International Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Mary Ting writes soulful, spellbinding stories that excite the imagination and captivate readers all over the world. Her books run a wide range of genres: science fiction, fantasy, and swoon worthy stories. Her storytelling talents have won her a devoted legion of fans and garnered critical praise. Mary was born in Seoul Korea and resides in Southern California with her husband, two children, and two dogs—Mochi and Mocha. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Becoming an author was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother. After realizing she wanted to become a full-time author, she retired from teaching. She also had the privilege of touring with the Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book: No Bullies Allowed.Awards:ISAN-International Sensory Assassin Network 2019 WINNER BENJAMIN FRANKLIN AWARDS IN SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY2019 FINALIST: ACTION ADVENTURE SILVER FALCHION AWARDS2019 SILVER MEDAL: YOUNG ADULT FICTION-FANTASY/SCI-FI MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS2018 WINNER AMERICAN FICTION AWARDS IN SCIENCE FICTION: POST-APOCALYPTIC2018 WINNER INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS IN SCIENCE FICTION2018 WINNER READERS' FAVORITE AWARDS IN YOUNG ADULT ACTIONCrossroads Saga, Crossroads *Reader’s Favorite Gold Award Winner for Young Adult 2012Descendant Prophecies, From Gods *RONE Award finalist for InD’Tale Magazine for Young Adult The Secret Knights Series, The Chosen Knights *YA fantasy-Readers’ Favorite International Book Silver AwardJaclyn and the Beanstalk *2018 Hollywood Book Festival First Runner up in Unpublished Manuscript.News Update: http://www.tangledtalesofting.com/subscribe/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/authormaryting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorMaryTing Tweet: @MaryTing https://twitter.com/MaryTing Website: http://www.tangledtalesofting.com Email: authormaryting@outlook.comRead more about this authorRead less about this author