Marissa Lupe, Latina/Indigenous (she/her) of mixed heritage, has always found her safe place in the world of stories. Now, she’s creating her own worlds in the scope of speculative fiction and hopes to provide the same joy to her readers.

Her first novel, Stars Like Acid, a sci-fi-dystopian mild romance was published September 18th 2023, and will be included in the Satisfiction book box in late 2024. Her second novel, Stars Like Fire, published on March 18th 2024. The Bone Inventory is her third novel, and her fourth novel, Stars Rain Down, the final book of the Stars Like Acid series will release March 18th 2025.

Beyond writing, Marissa enjoys anything artsy and creative, like making jewelry, painting, photography, and collecting crystals. She currently lives in the Rocky Mountains of western Colorado with her family, connecting with the soul of the Earth through the appreciation of nature.