Mary Elizabeth Ames earned a Master of Science degree in biology and has taught pathophysiology at the graduate level. She incorporates the science of biology and genetics into her narratives to imbue a sense of realism into the story and to provide an understanding of how genes function, especially in Homo sapiens.
Ms. Ames also penned the story Homo transformans: The Origin and Nature of the Species (March 2018), a finalist in the Fantasy: Epic/High Fantasy category of the 2019 American Fiction Awards, and its sequel Raephela (December 2021).
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Website: www.maryames.org which also has options for contacting the author via email
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Author Mary Elizabeth Ames
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Cheryl Romanek, former Managing Editor for Creative Services at J.D. Edwards
“Mary Elizabeth Ames continues to break the mold when it comes to conveying complex science within compelling fiction. Whether read purely for the story or together with Ames’ well-placed scientific annotations, H’ilgraith offers new insights into relating effectively with one another in an increasingly diverse world.”
Kirkus Reviews
“When characters travel in animal form and display their natural skills for acquiring food and avoiding predators, Ames’ prose channels the elegance of naturalist Sally Carrighar, who wrote One Day on Beetle Rock (1946).”
Rev. Dr. Jerrold L. Foltz
“It is a fascinating blend of fantasy, science fiction, [and] romance... Life and death ethical issues abound... The profound flow of action alternating with science will keep the reader engaged and inspired.”
Shirley Jarecki
"The author has created a cast of memorable characters who can transform into a variety of non-human animals... Beautiful illustrations supplement the story.”
