Contact Info/Press Kit

Guest and Panelist

Marlena Frank is available for upcoming events. She specializes in topics about writing fantasy and horror, especially in regards to world-building, abstract horror, monster creation, and character-driven stories.

Most of her appearances are in the southeast United States, but she will travel farther when exciting opportunities crop up.

In addition to in-person events, she has also participated in multiple virtual panels and discussions including podcasts, radio news interviews, television interviews, online shows, virtual readings, and chatroom discussions.

If you would like to invite her to be a guest or panelist at your event, please fill out the following form:

Request as a Guest or Panelist

Contact Info

Send email to: marlena.frank@outlook.com

Physical mail can be sent to:

Marlena Frank, Author
PO Box 936
Locust Grove, GA 30248

Press Kit

Press Kit

Super Short Bio

Marlena Frank is the author of young adult fantasy and horror novels, including several books that have hit the bestseller lists. Several of her books have been praised by Readers’ Favorite and given 5-star reviews. A Georgia native, she has been writing and publishing short fiction since 2010. She is an affiliate member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Horror Writers Association, an active member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, and an avid member of the Atlanta cosplay community. She lives with her sister and two spoiled adopted cats.

Long Bio

Marlena Frank is the author of young adult fantasy and horror novels, short stories, novellas, and book series. Many of her books have hit the bestseller charts, including her debut novel, Stolen. Several of her books have been praised by Readers’ Favorite and given 5-star reviews. Her stories have appeared in anthologies such as Emporium of Superstition, Catstruck!, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Georgia Gothic, and The Sirens Call ezine.

Although born in Tennessee, Marlena has spent most of her life in Georgia. She lives with her sister and two spoiled adopted cats. She is an active member of the Atlanta Chapter of the Horror Writers Association and an active member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association. She is also an avid member of the Atlanta cosplay community.

She is also an INFJ, a tea drinker, and a wildlife enthusiast.

Accolades & Awards

On January 2, 2023 Stolen became an Amazon #1 Bestseller in LGBTQ+ Fantasy, Children’s Sword & Sorcery Fantasy Books, and #2 in Epic Fantasy
On July 2022 Readers’ Favorite gave The She-Wolf of Kanta a 5-star rating
Member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America since April 2022
Served as Vice President of the Horror Writers Association September 2020-2022
Affiliate Member of the Horror Writers Association since November 2015
Stolen hit the the top 100 charts on Amazon in several categories
The Impostor and Other Dark Tales hit the the top 100 charts on Amazon in several categories
Marlena was featured in De Mode of Literature Magazine’s Vol. 4, Issue 24 published November 2021. She was included in their feature article “Books To Add To Your Reading List This Winter” where her debut indie published novel, the Impostor and Other Dark Tales, was included.