Booking & Speaking
I’m available for author events, book clubs, festivals, libraries, and conferences. I speak about storytelling, creative work, and reader connection, with a focus on emotionally immersive fiction and building meaningful relationships with readers.
Popular talk topics include:
Why Readers Turn the Page: the art of emotional investment in fiction
Building compelling email newsletters that connect with readers
If you’re interested in hosting a talk or discussion, I’d love to hear from you.
Upcoming events:
Wine & Words
A book fair at DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards by Plenty Bookshop! Enjoy it all in this stunning vineyard setting in the hills of Tennessee.
I’ll be doing a panel with 3 other Nashville authors.
Books, Authors, & Publisher's Fair
The BAP Fair is for Readers, Book Lovers, (of all ages) Authors and anyone connected with the wonderful, inspiring world of books. Meet tons of authors and bookish vendors.
Midwest Bookish Fest
A book lover’s dream of meeting authors, having fun, and talking all things books. Come find me!
WriterFest
WriterFest is as a creative gathering for aspiring writers, published authors, screenwriters, poets, and songwriters in Nashville. Attendees enjoy keynote talks by the best book, song, and screenplay writers in the business as well as in-depth break-out sessions with professional editors, literary agents, filmmakers, and music industry insiders.
Books By The Banks
The 17th annual Books by the Banks Cincinnati Regional Book Festival will take place Saturday, November 16, 2024 10am – 4pm at the Main Library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library.
The day-long festival, which is free and open to the public, features national, regional, and local authors and illustrators; book signings; panel discussions; and activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Kentucky book Festival
The Kentucky Book Festival is a celebration of reading, writing, and publishing which takes place each fall. Festival events seek to connect book-lovers and authors, spark engaging conversations, and empower readers by providing access to new books as well as opportunities to learn more about writing in a fun, supportive environment. It’s the biggest bookish celebration in Kentucky!
Southern Festival of Books
The Southern Festival of Books: A Celebration of the Written Word is among the oldest literary festivals in the country, annually welcoming hundreds of authors and thousands of visitors to downtown Nashville each October.
The Louisville Book Festival
I can’t wait to see you in Louisville! (Details and my panel time coming soon!)
For more information click here.
2024 RSJ Romance Conference
Virtual Romance Book Conference celebrating diversity in books!
Appearance at Arts, Reads, & Tunes Festival
FREE Admission. Melissa’s author panel will be at 4:00pm, The False Flat book signing between 4:30-5:30pm, then Romance discussion with author Donna Madden.
205 S. Main Street
Dickson, TN 37055
Book Signing at Bound Booksellers
Join Melissa and her bestie Bluey for a book signing at Bound Booksellers! Meet Melissa, get your book signed, have some snacks and champagne, take your photo with Bluey! There will be self-care goodies with each book purchase, and Bluey themed snacks for the kiddos and Bluey stickers and tattoos.
The False Flat Launch Event!
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Live Podcast
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.