Maria V. Snyder

Maria V. Snyder is a bestselling American author, renowned for her fantasy novels. Before becoming a writer, Snyder worked as an environmental meteorologist, but found it lacking in creativity. She then turned to her passion for reading and writing, using her background in meteorology to inspire her Glass Series, which features a glass magician who can capture magic in her creations. Snyder is known for her dedication to research and first-hand knowledge of the topics she writes about.

Snyder was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and studied meteorology at the state's university. She later went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She is a mother of two and resides in her hometown. Snyder first published her writing in 2005 with the Study Series and has since authored numerous popular fiction books, earning multiple awards for her work.

In her personal life, Snyder has a fondness for animals, specifically dogs, but is allergic and instead has a big black tom cat named Kitty. She is also a fan of volleyball, traveling, and photography. Snyder enjoys incorporating her experiences and hobbies into her writing, often using them as research for her novels. She has a playful sense of humor, as evidenced by her decision to name her cat before her family in her bio. Snyder's website provides readers with book excerpts, free short stories, and updates on her schedule and appearances.