Gothic Heart, Modern mouth
Everlasting
New town, same rules. Sady Smith just wants a quiet senior year—but her family’s secrets, forbidden feelings, and an ancient legacy that comes with a price.
Everfallen
The legacy sharpens its claws. Power, guilt, and love collide as Sady unravels what she’s becoming—and what she might lose to stop it.
Hey there! I’m Melanie—writer, creative soul, and a self-published author determined to bring my stories to life and into books without waiting for permission. No agents, no publishers—just me, my imagination, and a whole lot of passion. Every story is a labor of love, crafted with the same care whether I’m battling through a plot twist, interpreting the wild dreams which bring the story to me or navigating the complexities of self-publishing.
At any given time, at least three stories living rent-free in my head,  just waiting to be written into existence. I write these with the hope that as you journey through the pages, you’ll feel empowered to become the hero of your own life.Â
Speaking of hero moves, buying a one-way ticket to Scotland with no plan and no job probably falls somewhere between ‘bold’ and ‘wtf was I thinking?!’ Whatever you want to call it, it led me to Edinburgh in 2022. The city’s history, magic and charm have lit up my imagination, inspiring even more stories. So, grab your favorite cozy spot (+ cup of tea), and let’s dive into these worlds together—one page at a time.
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A place for part storytelling, part reflection, and part me thinking out loud and hoping something sticks. You’ll find stories about writing—mostly the messy middle, not the polished endings, and the absolute circus that is getting words from my head (or dreams) on the page.