Mary Edwards Bryan (May 18, 1838 – June 15, 1913) was an American journalist and author from the Southern United States.

[3][5][6] After moving to Clarkston, Georgia in 1874 she worked for The Sunny South as an associate editor and began to publish novels.

[3] In 1885, she accepted an editorial position with George Munro in New York City, as associate editor for Fireside Companion and Fashion Bazaar.

"[7] A contemporary account placed her as one of the top women writers of Georgia, along with Emily Verdery Battey.

[9] Bryan was buried in Indian Creek cemetery in Clarkston next to her husband.