Marie Anne Cope: The Voice of Dark Supernatural Fiction & Professional Editing

Marie Anne Cope is a captivating voice in supernatural and thriller fiction, known for blending dark, provocative themes with storytelling that hooks readers from the very first page. Originally from Manchester and now living in the picturesque landscapes of North Wales with her two feline companions—Texas and Stoker—Marie’s work takes readers into shadowy worlds where suspense, fear, and emotion collide.

A Tour de Force in Supernatural Fiction

Marie burst onto the literary scene in 2013 with her debut novel, Bonds, a quarter-finalist for the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award. This acclaimed century-spanning dark supernatural fantasy series—including Broken Bonds, Bonds Re-Bound, and Eternal Bonds—firmly established her as a master of the dark unknown, seamlessly blending romance with supernatural danger.

Her talent for complex characters and razor-sharp tension evolved with the Ellie Lawrence supernatural crime thriller series. Following a lycanthrope private investigator, these stories are gritty and blend suspense with dark paranormal intrigue, captivating fans of supernatural thrillers and gripping crime stories.

Versatility Across Genres

Beyond her long-form sagas, Marie has earned a reputation for delivering bite-sized horror with her Tales From A Scarygirl short story collections. In 2024, she showcased her range by venturing into contemporary small-town romance with Chasing Rainbows, the first volume in the Potters Hole series.

Writing under the pen name M A Cope, Marie also created The Misfits, an enchanting middle-grade series for younger readers where a quirky group of supernatural friends embark on life-affirming adventures.

Professional Developmental Editor

As a supernatural thriller author and developmental editor, Marie brings over 25 years of writing experience to her editorial work. She offers professional Developmental Editing and Editorial Assessments, providing authors with the structured, professional feedback needed to take their manuscripts to the next level.

Marie specialises in helping writers refine their pacing, character development, and world-building, ensuring their stories resonate as deeply with readers as her own award-winning fiction.

Awards & Achievements

Winner, Murder Mystery Competition, Wrexham’s Carnival of Words (2025) – One Haunted Night
Finalist, Golden Stake Literary Award at the International Vampire Film & Arts Festival (2020) for Bonds
Winner, Short Story Competition, Wrexham’s Carnival of Words “2017) – Two Days (Romance)
Quarter-Finalist, Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (2012) for Bonds