Melissa Bourbon, also writing as Ivy Cassidy, is the national bestselling author of more than thirty-five novels steeped in mystery and magic. Writing as Ivy Cassidy, her latest venture into the world of magical women’s fiction begins with The House of Spells and Secrets, a story full of ancestral magic, sisterhood, and secrets waiting to be unraveled.
Melissa is also the author of the spellbinding Book Magic novels, the cozy-charming Magical Dressmaking Mysteries, and the deliciously pun-filled Bread Shop Mysteries (as Winnie Archer).
A former English and creative writing teacher, Melissa now channels her passion for storytelling into WriterSpark Academy, where she helps aspiring authors find their voice, build their worlds, and believe in their stories.
She’s fueled by tea, enchanted by folklore, and endlessly inspired by everyday magic—and her three adorable dogs.
Connect with her at www.melissabourbon.com, on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/MelissaBourbonBooks, and on Instagram @bookishly_cozy, and discover writing resources at www.writersparkacademy.com.
Texas Cozy Mystery Panel with Murder by the Book
Melissa’s also been featured in the following publications and videos:
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Virtual Events are here to stay. Below are a few of my most recent ones. You can find more on my YouTube channel.
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Virtual library events (20 Writing Tips: link)
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Behind the Book short videos (Behind the Book, Dough or Die: link)
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On the Book Warriors Facebook page, an online book club I run with fellow mystery writer, Diane Kelly, I’ve hosted author interviews that are then cross-posted to our YouTube channel (Example: a chat with Tonya Kappes: link);
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Virtual author panels, including one hosted by Murder by the Book, an amazing mystery bookshop in Houston, Texas, which I had the pleasure of moderating (Texas Cozy Mystery Panel link)
