About

Melissa K. Magner began writing as a child and never stopped. Inspired by her late grandmother, Patricia M. Kaspar, she writes fantasy novels infused with elements of science fiction, horror, and mystery. She has found freedom in the indie world, crafting unconventional stories about heroines who come into their own power and find love through family, friendship, and self-discovery. Her work has received critical acclaim from IndieReader, Readers’ Favorite, and the BookLife Prize by Publishers Weekly.

Other Works

  • The Underground Moon

    2020
  • Jinx

    2018

Awards and Recognition

  • OF THE SUN AND SEA: Winner of IndieReader Discovery Awards, 2025 New Adult
  • THE UNDERGROUND MOON: Silver Medal Winner (YA-Horror), 2022 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Finalist (Cross-genre), NIEA 17th Annual Book Awards