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Melanie Kilsby

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Melanie Kilsby is an artist, author, and dyslexic mother of five who resides in Canada amid piled cups of tea and organic living.

She writes YA, Middle Grade, and Children's 12th century adventure books that breathe life into the fairytales you know and love while saturating the pages with God's unchanging hope. Her trilogy-in-progress recently shortlisted for the "In The Beginning Award" and earned runner up in the Word Guild Awards Ceremony.

At the heart of Melanie's fairytales and message is a passion for fearless living, embracing one's talents despite weakness or failings, and drawing readers closer to Jesus. Most days you can find her playing mommy-referee, sneaking in a quick read beneath forest trees, or on Instagram (@CreativeMelanie
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Look out readers, Chantel Reads All Day is coming at you with an amazing Book Club for Indie book lovers! And, guess what?

CROWN OF BEAUTY AND ANARCHY has made the cut and is the book-focus for February. Yay!

Follow her on Instagram @chantelreadsallday for updates. She is hosting the book club in her Stories the last Wednesday of the month!

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Melanie Kilsby Sarah Grace wrote: "Thanks for the friend request Melanie! God bless!"

Thank you, Sarah. Can't wait to chat about books :D God Bless you too!


Sarah Grace Grzy Thanks for the friend request Melanie! God bless!


Melanie Kilsby Grace wrote: "Hey Melanie, thanks for adding me as your friend! It's nice to get to know other Christian YA authors. I also like the movies on your booktube channel."

Thank you very much Grace :D
I hope that we can build a strong Christian Book Reading community who love God and love to read. I am so glad you are a part of that!!!


message 3: by Grace (last edited Jan 27, 2017 02:41AM)

Grace Morris Hey Melanie, thanks for adding me as your friend! It's nice to get to know other Christian YA authors. I also like the movies on your booktube channel.


Melanie Kilsby Sandra O wrote: "Hi Melanie,

Thanks for connecting!"


No problem!
I am in Canada too but, on the West coast near Vancouver. I am planning on reading Deadly Devotions soon and love the Cover by the way...that is what I noticed first about your book :D

Melanie


Sandra Orchard Hi Melanie,

Thanks for connecting!


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