Mary E. Lowd is a science-fiction and furry writer in Oregon. She's had novels published by Aethon Books, FurPlanet, Goal Publications, and ShadowSpinners Press. She's also had short stories published in a wide range of markets, including Analog, Apex, and Daily Science Fiction. Her work has won two Ursa Major Awards, four Leo Literary Awards, and two Coyotl Awards. She's also the editor and founder of Zooscape, and she edited five volumes of FurPlanet's anthology series ROAR.