Guided meditation, dressing for my mood, dog walks, reading, listening to music, watching the birds in my backyard.

daily rituals:

Writing small town romance, reading on the couch with my dog, in the gym, laughing with my Mr.

YOU CAN FIND ME:

Toxic positivity, talking sh*t, being negative, doing things just because everyone else is.

I'm NOT ABOUT:

Kind reality checks, sharing knowledge, dad jokes, the four day work week, abolishing greyhound racing.

I BELIEVE IN:

In 2020 I started writing stories that I wanted to read: adventures with strong women in non-traditional jobs and the men determined to capture their hearts. I published six books under a pseudonym before starting to publish as Melanie Hepburn. I now write small town coastal romance novels full of character cameos and interconnected storylines that I hope will truly make you feel part of my world.

When I'm not writing, I love spending time with my rescued ex-racing greyhound, reading, and knitting (sometimes at the same time). It's a rare day when my nose isn't buried in a book at some point. Above all, I firmly believe everyone, no matter your past history, size, shape, or age, is worthy of a happily ever after.

And that it’s not a birthday without cake.

Everyone is worthy of a happily ever after, no matter their past history

I've always been a big reader. It was a way for me to escape when the world was less than kind, and when life was doing its best to turn me inside out. As a teenager I discovered romance and fell completely head over heels for the idea of living happily ever after with the one person who was your perfect match.