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  • National Book Lovers Day

    Happy National Book Lovers Day!! Many blessings in my life – personal goals, career ambitions, life passions, self-worth and confidence – were inspired by the brave heroines in romance novels who fought for their lives…

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  • Read The City Beneath in KU and KOBO Plus Until Aug. 14!

    In case you forgot with all the alien excitement… The City Beneath (Night Blood Book 1) is available on Kindle Unlimited and Kobo Plus until Aug. 14! This paranormal romance novel has twisty murder investigations,…

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  • Kirkus Reviews Beyond the Next Star

    PINCH ME! More praise coming in for Beyond the Next Star… from Kirkus Reviews! “An engaging and unusual otherworldly tale… The author describes her alien creations in exquisite detail…and her comparisons to familiar Earth creatures…

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  • Podcast Featured Interview

    I’m so excited to be featured on The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, a podcast hosted by Stacey Horan! “Melody has kept the dark grit from her paranormal romance Night Blood series and…

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  • Fact or Fiction

    Do I actually believe in aliens? Did I really read my first romance novel in high school? Did I write Beyond the Next Star on my cellphone? Separate fact from fiction and learn a little…

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  • Persistence Pays Off

    I’m so incredibly proud of my published books – it’s crazy how much of a double-edged sword they are. They’re a reminder that hard work and persistence pays off, but somehow they’re also a mocking…

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  • Ready For My Next Signing

    Lookie what arrived on my doorstep! Paperback copies of Beyond the Next Star are in and just waiting to be signed!!

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  • From Hiking to Writing Beyond the Next Star

    You think hot and humid when describing Georgia weather, but in the mountains of north Georgia in the dead of winter while lost on the Appalachian Trail for five hours – its a little bit…

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  • Tribune & Georgian Feature

    Beyond the Next Star was featured in the Tribute & Georgian! Love our local newspaper here in little St. Marys!

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  • The Beauty of Purple & Inspiration

    Google “your name + your favorite color + aesthetic” & the first 4 (non-collage) pics make your aesthetic board 💜 This is mine!

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  • Speaking Lori

    I had so much fun world building in Beyond the Next Star. On the planet Lorien, the inhabitants speak the language Lori. Be sure to flip to the back of the book for a Lori…

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  • See You At Words & Whimsy!

    Super excited to chat with the Words & Whimsy Book Club tomorrow at 8pm!! Get ready for some fun conversations about vampires, aliens, romance and all things fabulous.

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  • Beyond the Next Star Soundtrack

    During my forty-five minute commute to and from work, I listen to dozens of songs, and while I’m singing and thinking about my book—because if I’m not writing my book, I’m agonizing about what I’ll…

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  • World Building the Planet Lorien

    Inspiration collage for the planet Lorien – the setting of Beyond the Next Star! Developing the depth of Lor and Lorok culture – their language, customs, food, government, predators, architecture, etc – was one of…

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  • Hardcover is in the House!

    The hardcover edition of Beyond the Next Star and my FIRST hardcover edition EVER is officially in my hands!! #happydance … Delaney McCormick is not an animal, but after being abducted by aliens and witnessing…

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  • Recipes that are Out of This World

    Want recipes that are “out of this world”? Literally for the dishes that Torek makes in Beyond the Next Star, LOL! His “rainol e lokks” is based on my Titi Hedy’s traditional Puerto Rican rice…

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  • Hiking in Georgia

    My husband and I hiking at Tallulah Gorge State Park last year! This was an AMAZING trip – highly recommend it! And it was during a similar hike in North Georgia on New Years Eve…

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  • Finding Hidden Depths

    I LOVE characters who reveal their hidden depths throughout a book. Torek is seven feet of battle-hardened muscle, and although he enjoys and is quite capable in his role as commander of the Onik guard,…

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  • Nothing Worth Having is Easy to Attain

    One of my favorite themes in Beyond the Next Star is Delaney’s emotional journey as she slowly discovers her self-worth in the most unlikely of circumstances. She felt fractured long before being abducted by aliens,…

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  • Join Me At Space Coast Book Lovers

    COVID-19 may have stopped our in-person event, but it won’t spoil our fun! Come join Space Coast Book Lovers online… for FREE! This No Ticket Required virtual event will be held on Friday, June 26th…

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  • However Your Heart Desires

    Paperbacks, hardcovers and ebooks oh my! Whatever your preferred edition, you can enjoy Delaney and Torek’s adventure however your heart desires.

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  • Beyond the Next Star Officially Released!

    You’ll never guess what today is… it’s release day for Beyond the Next Star!! Ebook, hardback and paperback editions are all available!

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  • Beyond the Next Star Releases TOMORROW!

    My new scifi romance novel, Beyond the Next Star, releases TOMORROW!! Thank you to everyone who helped me on this writing journey!

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  • Happy Fathers Day

    Wishing my dad a Happy Fathers Day! So many great memories we’ve had and hopefully years-worth more to make.

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