If you love stories filled with bold characters, high-stakes action, and a dash of delightful chaos, you’ll want to meet Marissa Allen. A fiction author inspired by anime, pop culture, and everything in between, Marissa crafts genre-blending adventures that explore found family, inner strength, and twisty plots that keep readers on their toes. In this interview, we dig into her creative process, her love for fight scenes and playlist-building, and what fuels the thrilling worlds she builds—from magical shops to superpowered societies. Keep reading to discover the stories behind the storyteller—and what’s next in her ever-expanding multiverse.
What if the fairest of them all became the deadliest weapon? After years of captivity and cruel experimentation, Princess Genevieve “Vi” Astor escapes her stepmother’s grip—only to discover that the fight for freedom is far from over. Born Royal by Marissa Allen kicks off a pulse-pounding sci-fi fantasy trilogy where rebellion, revenge, and raw power collide.
Q: What/who were your early literary influences, and how do you think their writing has shaped you as a storyteller today?
A: The first author I became obsessed with was Tamora Pierce. It was the first time I found myself needing to reorient to real life after putting a book down at three in the morning. Her female characters went on amazing adventures, unafraid to fight alongside the boys, with immersive worldbuilding that I’m still chasing in my own work.
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