Writing fiction is Melanie Dobson’s excuse to immerse herself in the past by reading old books, interviewing new friends, and exploring fascinating places around the world. She has published more than thirty books including The Lost Story of Via Belle, The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, and Memories of Glass. Five of her novels have received Carol Awards, Catching the Wind received an Audie Award, and The Black Cloister—a suspense novel about a religious cult—was named the ForeWord Religious Fiction Book of the Year. Melanie enjoys traveling, kayaking, hosting a monthly writer’s group, and teaching creative writing.