Welcome to My Magical Corner of the World

I’m so happy you’re here, and I hope you’ll stay a while. My stories are laced with secrets, shaped by legacy, and always sprinkled with a touch of magic. Often that magic is real and integral to the stories; sometimes it is found in the deep connections between characters and the heart embedded into my fictional worlds. That’s why I call myself a story witch. 

If you love cozy mysteries, fiction rich in folklore and legends, or stories where intuition and heart feel a little like spellwork, you’re in the right place!

As Melissa Bourbon (and Winnie Archer), I write character-driven mysteries with charm and depth. And now, I’m writing as Ivy Cassidy, a name I’ve saved for stories steeped in deeper magic, ancestral threads, and emotionally rich women’s fiction.

✨ The House of Spells and Secrets✨ , my first Ivy Cassidy novel, will release in March of 2026. I truly can’t wait to share it with with you and the world!

I hope you’ll pour a cup of tea, make yourself cozy, and stay awhile. There’s magic in these pages, and you’re always welcome here.