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Mel Todd turns words into worlds — over four million of them and counting. A psychology degree gave her a lens for the human condition; a lifelong love of speculative fiction gave her a reason to use it.
She writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy, and science fiction that puts complex people in impossible situations and dares them to grow. When she isn't writing, she's running Bad Ash Publishing, attending conventions across the country, or crafting the next story that will pull you in and refuse to let go.
She is also a sought-after speaker on three topics: Life After Grief, Self-Publishing: Yes or No?, and Troubleshooting Your Business.
Start with My Luck (Book 1) and read in order: My Luck → Hired Luck → Educated Luck → Inherited Luck → Drafted Luck → Faded Luck → Balanced Luck → Unbalanced Luck. Noble's Luck is a trilogy set in the same world with new main characters — read it after Twisted Luck.
Yes! The Kaylid Chronicles is a complete series with five novels and four novellas. All books are available now.
Mel Todd writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy, and science fiction. Renee Lovins is the pen name for romance novels.
Signed copies are available directly through the Bad Ash Publishing shop. Mel also sells at conventions — check the events list above!
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Mel speaks on three topics: Life After Grief — finding your way forward when the world has changed completely; Self-Publishing: Yes or No? — an honest breakdown of the indie author path; and Troubleshooting Your Business — practical strategies for authors and creators navigating the business side of their craft.