Mary E. Gober is an award winning Graphic Designer, Photographer and Theatrical Director from Northern Virginia presently living in Mesa, AZ. She graduated from Bowling Green State University with a BFA degree in Graphic Design and Photography. Mary began her passion for writing at Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, VA, writing short stories, one act plays and poetry. This is her first novel in a five part series and the cover art is by the accomplished fantasy artist, Meredith Dillman. Interests and influences include music, Harry Potter, Superman, Smallville, LOST, Chronicles of Narnia, Labyrinth, Artemis Fowl, Mucha, The Tudors, history, Greek mythology, fairytales, Brother’s Grimm, and more!

Accomplishments: 2004 Graphic Design Award, GDusa.com; 2004 Editor's Choice Award in Poetry, Poetry.com; 2003 Cover Design Winner, Nimbus-2003; 2001 Alumni Purchase Award in Photography, BGSU.edu

Mercury Brightman: The First Sign
"Mercury Brightman: The First Sign" is an original fantasy epic about a thirteen year-old girl who discovers her magical heritage of unbelievable possibilities, in a world called Thera. Torn from her home in Baltimore, Maryland, Mercury embarks on a magical journey across Thera, to fulfill her mysterious destiny. Both Thera and Earth are endangered by a cruel and malicious dynasty, which seeks to rule and annihilate anything in its path. Together Mercury and her new friends, two faeries Mya and Jude, must travel far to save both worlds from this imminent and catastrophic threat.

Recently published my first novel "Mercury Brightman: The First Sign."