ABOUT Arie Baker is a passionate storyteller with a talent for crafting emotionally resonant narratives. As a proud mother and advocate, she dedicates her voice to empowering women, gender diverse individuals, and children by fostering conversations around safety, resilience, and the prevention of violence.

With her ability to blend suspense with warmth, Baker’s writing fosters connection, comfort, and learning. Drawing from her life experiences, Arie channels her resilience into creating narratives that inspire strength, courage, and change.

Arie’s debut novel, Finding Mary Jane: A Tapestry of Mother’s Love, showcased her gift for weaving raw emotion with compelling storytelling. Through her writing, she highlights the importance of community, perseverance, and the transformative power of love. Her work resonates deeply with readers who seek both inspiration and affirmation.

In addition to her writing, Arie has recorded her own audiobook, infusing her storytelling with her authentic voice and emotional depth. She has also been featured on a podcast focused on adoption and her personal journey, where she shared a heartfelt and candid exploration of identity, self-discovery, perseverance, and how writing can be used as a powerful tool for healing trauma.

Living on the vibrant Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Arie finds inspiration in the beauty of her surroundings, her family, and her mission to help build a safer, more equitable world. Through her writing and advocacy, Arie aspires to spark change and offer hope, encouraging individuals to embrace their strength while working collectively towards a brighter future.

FINDING MARY JANE: A TAPESTRY OF MOTHER'S LOVE - SYNOPSIS

An epic tale sweeping across two lifetimes, Finding Mary Jane bridges the gap between the erotic haze of Brisbane’s nineteen seventies to the city's wild alternate punk scene a decade later - and takes us on a journey far beyond our wildest fantasies.

Our story begins with Mary Jane, a naive nursing student who finds herself in an unspeakable situation. Then we meet Annie, a troubled young woman from more modern times as she searches for her birth mother and, in turn, the truth of her own identity.

Become a part of this impossibly compelling tale highlighting motherhood, adversity, and conquering strength with a cast of characters that will stay with you forever. Finding Mary Jane is a tapestry that showcases the enduring force of mother’s love and the ultimate bond of powerful spiritual connection between two women borne through one another’s hardship.

Finding Mary Jane is an inspirational must-read for anyone who has ever been made to feel 'less than' and is especially intended for members of the adoptive community.