Meryl Wilsner
Meryl Wilsner | |
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| Born | 1990 (age 35–36) Michigan, USA |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Alma mater | Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon |
| Period | 2020–present |
| Genre | LGBTQ romance |
| Website | |
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Meryl Wilsner (born 1990) is a non-binary queer romance novelist. They are best known for their novels featuring lesbian protagonists, such as Cleat Cute and Something to Talk About.
Life and education
Early life
Meryl Wilsner was born in Michigan, in 1990 and pursued a college education outside of their home state, attending Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon [1], where they studied political science.
Personal life
Wilsner lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with their wife.[1]
Writing career
Wilsner began writing at a young age and honed their craft in fan fiction environments.[2] Their first book was published during the pandemic limiting opportunities for marketing the book.
In 2024 it was announced that Cleat Cute would be adapted by Sue Bird, former professional basketball player, and Megan Rapinoe, former professional soccer player, through their production company A Touch More in collaboration with Future Shack Entertainment with.[3]
Novels
- Something to Talk About, Berkley Books, 2020
- Mistakes Were Made, Griffin, 2022
- Cleat Cute, Griffin, 2023
- My Best Friend's Honeymoon, Griffin, 2025
References
- ^ a b Michael, Jason A. (7 October 2022). "Other Non-Binary Characters Empowered This Michigan Author to Write One of Their Own". Pridesource. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ Smith, Brandon (23 August 2023). "Unforgettable and Unapologetic: An Interview with Meryl Wilsner". The Collegiate.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (17 April 2024). "Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe's A Touch More Sets First Scripted Series With Soccer Romance 'Cleat Cute'". Variety. Retrieved 1 February 2026.