Mary Vensel White

Mary Vensel White, a writer, smiles warmly in an outdoor portrait. She has long, straight blonde hair with subtle highlights and wears a teal wrap-style top with a delicate silver necklace. She is positioned in front of a tree with light-colored bark, with a suburban neighborhood visible in the softly blurred background. The natural lighting enhances her features, creating a friendly and approachable atmosphere.
Mary Vensel White is the author of Resonant Blue and Other Stories (11/11/25), Things to See in Arizona, Starling, Bellflower, and The Qualities of Wood, the first book published under the Authonomy imprint of HarperCollins. Her short fiction and essays have appeared in numerous publications. She is the owner and publisher at TypeEighteenBooks.com, owner and editor at TypeEighteenEditing.com, President of the California Writers Club, Orange County branch, and an English and writing professor. Born in Los Angeles, Mary has lived in northern California, Denver, and Chicago, and has been back in California for two decades.

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