Melissa Barker-Simpson

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Sanctuary Part 3

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May 10, 2024

The third installment of the Collective Series, Warrior’s Promise will be released in July, and given that a new character will be introduced, a character I know will play a big part in coming tales, I thought I would write a short story to introduce Harper-Rose properly. I’ve split the…
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Sanctuary

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April 24, 2024

The third installment of the Collective Series, Warrior’s Promise will be released in July, and given that a new character will be introduced, a character I know will play a big part in coming tales, I thought I would write a short story to introduce Harper-Rose properly. I’ve split the…
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What do you think? Be brutally honest!

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October 14, 2024

Things have changed for me over the past couple of weeks as I’ve decided to venture into direct sales for my books. I’ve done most of the work, but I’m still in the preparation stage and my book covers seem to be a sticking point! I had feedback from a…
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Divergence

Protected: A Life Less Ordinary

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Deadpool & Wolverine, Alternate Universes, and my Favourite Shoes!

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July 31, 2024

Not the best title in the world, but I’m running on caffeine and nervous energy! I went to see Deadpool & Wolverine on Friday, and I absolutely loved it. I’ve been waiting a year, though it feels longer since I watched the teaser trailer to announce the movie. It was…
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Switching POV

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July 25, 2024

It’s been several years since I spent time with these characters. I was tempted to leave it as a standalone novel, but as I sold it as a series and I had fun the first time around I’ve finally turned my attention to Audrey Montgomery and her crew! The problem…
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It’s Release Day!

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July 5, 2024

I’m thrilled to announce Warrior’s Promise is now available on Amazon. I timed the release to coincide with my sister’s birthday, so it’s a double celebration! Glendola Burnet trained for years to become a member of the Elite, but after suffering a personal tragedy she fled from her homeland and…
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Warrior’s Promise – Sneak Peek

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June 19, 2024

Warrior’s Promise is set for release on 5 July 2024. When deciding which section to use in my preview of the book, a sneak peek into what you can expect, I chose Orion Reece because I have to admit, I have a weakness for the character. He’s a lot of…
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Warrior’s Promise – Cover Reveal

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June 13, 2024

I will release the third installment of the Collective series, Warrior’s Promise, on 5 July 2024. In preparation, I would like to share the cover with you. Glendola Burnet trained for years to become a member of the Elite, but after suffering a personal tragedy she fled from her homeland…
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Labno & Carter Podcast

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June 11, 2024

I played around with creating a podcast a few weeks ago and came to the conclusion that Labno & Carter would make a great series to start with. I’ve done a lot with The Fractured, a fantasy romance series that takes place following the events of a Demonic War. The…
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Sanctuary Part 2

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May 2, 2024

The third installment of the Collective Series, Warrior’s Promise will be released in July, and given that a new character will be introduced, a character I know will play a big part in coming tales, I thought I would write a short story to introduce Harper-Rose properly. I’ve split the…
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