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Melanie Nilles (aka M. A. Nilles) grew up on a western North Dakota cattle ranch and farm. Along with her interest in horses, she always had a fascination with science fiction and fantasy. After high school, she graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She currently resides in central North Dakota with her family, which includes her husband and kids, and three cats. Her published works include the Starfire Angels series and the Legend of the White Dragon epic. Tiger Born is her first book as M. A. Nilles. Besides writing, she also trains and shows her horse in dressage. For updates, visit her website at www.melanienilles.com.

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This is why I tolerate my horse’s occasional exuberant spats, like the one that had me praying for a miracle Monday:


He is super talented. Sure, he doesn’t have the fancy front-end movement of the elite warmbloods, but he is a warmblood with an athletic ability that has always amazed me. As long as he can activate the engine (pushing from his hindquarters and using more hock action), that’s all...

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Average rating: 3.92 · 3,233 ratings · 308 reviews · 22 distinct works · Similar authors
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Broken Wings (Starfire Ange...
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Forever Dark (Starfire Ange...
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When Angels Cry (A Starfire...
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Lucinda Dear Melanie,
I would like to thank you so much for being my friend here on GoodReads. It is lovely to meet another fellow equestrian and Dressage enthusiast, who also is a fan of the fantasy genre! I very much look forward to future book discussions with you.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x


Melanie Nilles Veronica wrote: "Melanie, thanks for the friendship."

You're welcome!


Veronica Melanie, thanks for the friendship.


Melanie Nilles You're welcome!


Sangria Thanks for your friendship, Melanie! :D


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