Mathea "Mae" Tanner likes stories about real people, but her creations are never ordinary. Whether writing, performing, or producing, her creations have been referred to as "quirky, full of character" and "genuine." Her writing has been called "an original voice nearly flawless in its sense of mechanics."

She is currently working on her first novel while studying in NYU's Low Residency MFA program in Paris, France. She grew up in Chicago and now calls Denver home.