Tucson Festival of Books

Mai Corland (she/her)

Leila Evans

Mai Corland is a New York Times, Indie, USA Today and international bestselling author. Due to a variety of questionable decisions, she currently lives in the cold with her partner, children, and a goldfish who will outlive them all. When not writing, you can find her asleep or clutching her latte machine. Mai is the author of the Broken Blades series which includes "Five Broken Blades" and "Four Ruined Realms." She also writes award-winning children’s and young adult books under Meredith Ireland.

Communities: LGBTQ+, Asian American, Person with a Disability

Scheduled events:

My Romantasy Era: Fierce Heroines

Join bestselling authors Tracy Wolff, Cecy Robson, and Mai Corland as they delve into the enchanting world of romantasy, where fierce heroines navigate epic realms filled with magic and heart-stopping romance. They'll discuss crafting powerful female protagonists, building immersive fantasy worlds, and weaving together action-packed adventures.

Modern Languages Room 350 (Seats 318, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)

Panelists: Mai Corland, Tracy Wolff, Cecy Robson
Moderator: Jody Hardy

Forging Infinite Realms

Mai Corland, Kel Kade and Seanan McGuire will discuss how they craft complex magical systems, rich histories, and interconnected realms that capture readers' imaginations. We will learn about the challenges of writing epic fantasy series and explore how they create unique magical universes.

Student Union Kachina (Seats 100)

Sun, Mar 16, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)

Panelists: Mai Corland, Kel Kade, Seanan McGuire
Moderator: Victoria Salajko

Books:

Four Ruined Realms

Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Entangled Publishing, LLC
January 2025
ISBN 9781649377500

Five Broken Blades

Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Entangled Publishing, LLC
May 2024
ISBN 9781649376985
512 pages