Mary Geneva

About the Author

Mary Geneva is a sharp-witted chronicler of modern romance and urban misadventures, drawing from her own escapades in New York's relentless dating scene to craft stories that blend humor with poignant insight. With a background in journalism and a penchant for eavesdropping on subway conversations, she captures the awkward hilarity and quiet heartbreaks of fleeting connections in the city that never sleeps. Her debut collection, Nicknames: Tales from the Shallow End of the Manhattan Dating Pool, earned praise for its relatable vignettes and unflinching honesty, establishing her as a fresh voice in contemporary fiction. Geneva resides in Brooklyn, where she continues to navigate the dating pool while sipping coffee and scribbling notes for her next project.