Maria Calanchini is the writer and narrator behind Goop Tales. Over the last six years, she's written and published over 100 original audio stories for children, reaching over one million downloads with her Goop Tales Podcast. She read the Goops as a child and was immediately enchanted by their unusual names and naughtiness. As an adult she couldn’t get the Goops out of her mind. She loved the original black and white drawings of the Goops and decided to bring them fully to life with vibrant colors and original stories that take place all over the planet. Over the last six years, she's written and published over 100 original audio stories for children, reaching over one million downloads with her Goop Tales Podcast. She grew up in Mill Valley, California, where she still resides. In her spare time, Maria enjoys practicing yoga, traveling to hidden gem destinations, and perfecting her chocolate chip cookie recipe.