Marianne L. Greer (ne: Komarnicki) was born and raised in Saskatchewan. Her early years were spent in a small hamlet near the family farm, which had been homesteaded by her Ukrainian grandparents.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Master of Continuing Education from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD in Pharmacy Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked in the profession of pharmacy in the hospital, community, academic, and industry settings, as well as in research, administration, and as a provider of continuing professional education.
After retirement, Marianne earned the certification of Fellow of the Canadian Gemmological Association (FCGmA) and started a jewelry business, MG Gems.
Thrice Blest is her first novel.