Raye Wagner is an American author known for writing young adult fiction with a focus on fantasy and mythology-inspired stories. She is the creator of the "Sphinx" series, which includes titles such as "Curse of the Sphinx" and "Demigods and Monsters". Her writing often features strong female protagonists, mythical creatures, and themes of destiny and self-discovery. Wagner draws from her love of Greek mythology and her background in nursing to craft tales that blend the supernatural with the human experience, aiming to entertain and inspire her readers.