Maria P Frino is an Australian author known for writing contemporary, fantasy and historical fiction. Her work often explores themes of family, resilience, and the impact of personal events on individual lives.

Maria’s style is characterised by rich storytelling, with a particular focus on human frailty and relationships allowing readers to be immersed in her character-driven stories. 

In addition to her books, Maria is active on social media and often engages with readers to discuss her works, her writing process, and the inspiration behind her stories. Maria is involved with Sydney Authors Inked, a group she founded with five other authors. It is a collective of authors based in Sydney, focused on creating a supportive community for local writers. This group provides a platform for authors across various genres to connect, collaborate, and share resources, with a particular emphasis on helping each other with writing, publishing, and promotion.

The collective often organises author events where members can showcase their work, gain insights into the writing and publishing industry, and build connections with other writers. 

Maria's books are available as print, eBook and two as audiobooks.