Mary Bromfield was born in Fresno County, California to Frank and Edna Tillotson.
She attended University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
Bromfield's early career consisted of dancing, where she became a popular headliner under the names Aleene Dupree and Kalantan.
After his death, she delved into writing, and has published multiple novels, notably Gulls Haven.
[2] An active author, she resides in Lake Havasu City, Arizona with her niece.