Author Bio
Having spent a life time in military and intelligence communities, it seems only natural that I should apply my pen to writing military romantic adventure novels in addition to medieval romance (by Marliss Moon). As the daughter of a foreign intelligence officer, I grew up overseas, attending American and International schools. I was considered the "creative" child, one of five. Three of my smart and talented siblings serve or have served in the highest levels of the Department of Defense, the DIA, and NAVAIR. Because of my interest in language, I became a foreign language teacher and married a U.S. Army Captain. Ten years later, following his sudden death, I published my first historical romance which became a RITA finalist for Best First Book. Then I met my soul mate: a twenty-year veteran of the U.S. Navy. He married me and adopted my two sons. Now a government contractor, my husband provides technology support for troops overseas. I pursued a Masters degree in Linguistics and now part time at the College of William and Mary. My husband and I have a combined family of six children, ranging in age from a toddler to a college freshman. I've been asked when I find time to write. My reply is that there's never enough time. I've perfected the art of writing in my sleep.
Favorite Websites:
College of William & Mary, where I teachMyers-Briggs Personality Types
Website where I discover the personality types of my characters.
www.navyseals.com
Website dedicated to Navy SEALs.
www.specialoperations.com
www.specialforces.com
Two websites about special forces-Australian and Allied. The photos at these websites were taken by/of Chris Nally, Master Sniper with the Special Air Service Regiment, a counter terrorist soldier whose life experiences have inspired my writing. Chris continues to campaign for hazard pay and compensation for counter terrorists injured in the line of duty.
Information about my medieval romances, written as Marliss Moon.
www.marlissmelton.com My very own website!!! Please visit often.
Favorite Books:
The Unsung Hero, by Suzanne Brockmann is one of my all-time favorite books. It is her first book in her Troubleshooters series. Suzanne's work has inspired my writing tremendously.My favorite classic is Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. This famous novel/musical captures a Truth about redemption and forgiveness that vibrates with my belief system.
Read more about Marliss at her Author Spotlight on Romance Reader at Heart