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Melissa Rakestraw

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Born and raised in rural Northern California, Melissa now raises her own four children in the mountains of Northern California. When she is not writing or working, she enjoys hiking through the mountain trails and playing Dungeons and Dragons whenever the opportunity presents itself.

A percentage of the proceeds from her Celestial Duet series (Child of Draco, Reign of Stars) go directly to The Trevor Project, an organization that providers support to mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth.

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Melissa Rakestraw It started with my main character, Nora. She was fully fleshed out in my mind, and I would often daydream about her adventures in this fantasy world I…moreIt started with my main character, Nora. She was fully fleshed out in my mind, and I would often daydream about her adventures in this fantasy world I created. As time passed, those dreams became short stories which morphed into a desire to tell Nora's story in a book format for others to enjoy!(less)
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TARNISHED is a beautifully crafted tale, rich with grand worldbuilding and a slow-burn romance that’s worth the wait. It’s a refreshing entry into epic sapphic fantasy, where queer characters take center stage and the romance enhances—rather than ove ...more
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