Mary Mecham
Mary Mecham writes no spice romantasy and young adult fairy tale retellings packed full of adventure and romances.
She is a born and raised Texan with a love of theater and books overshadowed only by her passion for disability advocacy. After she was cast in a theatrical production of Cinderella as the Ugly Stepsister, Mary decided to give a voice and background to her character and created her first novel--Ugly: The Stepsister's Story.
When she is not writing, Mary is an active disability advocate and speaker (see below for more info on her disability advocacy work). Her dream is for everyone with a disability to find themselves represented in literature.
Mary enjoys karaoke, fire breathing, gymnastics, going to the beach, public speaking, and lives in Texas with her husband and three children.
Sneak Peek into Mary's Life
Disability Advocacy Work
Mary Mecham is an active disability advocate with a special interest in individuals with Severe Intellectual Disability and rare diseases. She has been an advocate and speaker since 2013 and is the founder and former Director of Disability Book Week.
Mecham has three children, two of whom have rare diseases and Severe IDD. She is a graduate of Texas Partners in Policymaking and Rare Advocate Learning programs, and received certifications through Sibshops and USU’s disability advocate program.
She regularly volunteers with multiple disability-related organizations. Mary served as the President of the Texas Partners in Policymaking Alumni Association for two years.