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It's been a while!

How goes life? Mine? Well, since the last time I posted here, I have published lots of books, explored a few different genres, and in general, found my voice as an author. Great stuff! 

But since it's been a while, it makes sense to reintroduce myself to you. Or, give you a 2017 version of Melissa West. *cue smile*

My formal bio is this: 

USA TODAY bestselling author Melissa West is the author of more than fifteen novels, each set in the South and ready to steal a reader’s heart with Southern charm, sweet tea, and a whole mess of gossip. Her novels have received high praise and recognition from RT Book Reviews, Seventeen Magazine, Fresh Fiction, and Harlequin Junkie, among others. 

When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family in Georgia.

What do you think? Does that sound pro-ish? 

But my unofficial, less formal bio goes more like this: 

Wrangler of 2 little ones, coffee-drinker, WINE drinker, Pinterest-addict, lover of all things humorous. Pro-kindness. Pro-honesty. Pro-late nights reading until I fall asleep with the book in my hand. Oh...and author. 


So, as I dive back into this thing, I'll probably post a mix of things--book talk, current projects, and secret projects. Inspiration. Frustrations or hurdles I face. Recipes. Southern talk galore. And a mix of stuff that's all, well, me and my life. Sound good? Great! 


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