Mai Corland

Mai Corland is a Korean American author and attorney.

Born in Seoul and adopted into New York, she later studied in Florida at Rollins College and the University of Miami.

Corland currently resides in a colder climate with her partner, children, and a resilient goldfish.

When not writing, she can be found sleeping or enjoying her latte machine.

Under the pen name Meredith Ireland, Corland writes award-winning children's and young adult books.

Her background as a Korean adoptee and her legal career likely influence her writing, bringing diverse perspectives to her stories.

Corland's debut adult fantasy novel, Five Broken Blades, has garnered attention for its Asian-inspired setting and complex characters.