One step into hell โ€“ researching and writing about crime ๐Ÿ•ต

As an author who started her career by writing romantic comedies, the transition to weaving mysteries and thrillers is as difficult as itโ€™s interesting. I wonโ€™t lie to you, my research into crime psychology took me to some very dark places, but itโ€™s both fascinating and horrifying to see what makes people tick. Of course, … Continue reading One step into hell โ€“ researching and writing about crime ๐Ÿ•ต

Bittersweet Beginnings ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ

Have you ever wanted something so badly that when you finally got it you didnโ€™t know how to react? Well, itโ€™s happening to me now. For weeks, Iโ€™ve been wondering what to write in this post, and here I am now, living my big day and not knowing what to say. 2020 is one of … Continue reading Bittersweet Beginnings ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ

What I’m watching these days ๐Ÿ“บ

Hi guys! How are you holding up? Believe it or not, I've probably been among the few people who didn't have a lot of free time during this pandemic. Not that I'm one of the heroes who work in healthcare, delivery, and other vital branches of society, but I have been busy enough with writing … Continue reading What I’m watching these days ๐Ÿ“บ

A Colt is born

Or simply a new pen name, a new identity, a new beginning. Many of you know me as Melinda De Ross, writer of quirky romantic comedy and tension-filled romantic suspense. But like many of my favorite authors and role models, including Nora Roberts, Sandra Brown, Loreth Anne White, and others, I feel itโ€™s time to … Continue reading A Colt is born