Meet the Author
M.M. Knauss is a mom, writer, and dreamer who believes magic lives in the moments we slow down to notice. She dreams of having tea with a mermaid, meeting Santa, and visiting whales — the kind of whimsical adventures that often find their way into her stories. When she isn’t writing, she’s sharing books with her daughter, creating cozy moments with her family, or chasing that perfect cup of tea.
With over fifteen years of experience in education and mental health, M.M. Knauss is a certified mindfulness coach trained in trauma-informed care. She’s also an author, speaker, and educator who helps families nurture creativity, resilience, and calm through storytelling and mindful practices. Her mission is to inspire connection, imagination, and cozy magic in everyday life — both on and off the page.
Her middle-grade fantasy series, Tristan’s Magic Notebook, has been ten years in the making — a blend of wonder, mindfulness, and adventure that encourages young readers and writers to explore their imagination and see the world with new eyes. Her cozy-mystery series, Serving Secrets, invites readers into the seaside town of Angelcliff, where caterer Audriana Kline stirs up small-town charm, big secrets, and the perfect cup of tea.
