Jennifer Rowe, better known by her pseudonyms Mary-Anne Dickinson and Emily Rodda, is an Australian author of crime fiction and children's books. She is best-known for her Fairy Realm, Deltora Quest, and Rowan of Rin fantasy series.

Rowe was born on April 2, 1948 in Sydney, Australia. She is an Aries, and her writing is characterized by strong imagination and creativity. Rowe has won numerous awards for her work, including the Children's Book Council of Australia Award and the Dromkeen Medal.