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JL Mel

JL Mel lives in Wisconsin with her family, which includes her two teenaged children, one little old lady dog named Olive, and a big-boned fur snuggler cat named Sylvie.

When she's not thinking up dramatic book characters, she can be found camping and spending time with her parents, cooking with her kids, hiking with her handsome cowboy, drinking coffee while reading a book, or doing yoga. She prioritizes God, family and friends, and her own peace. And yes, she says "ope"!

In the Dark is her debut novel, published by Dark Horse Publishing and available to order now. Her first children's book, Rude Kanoode is SO Rude, is on its way next.