Melissa A. Hanson
Melissa A. Hanson lives in Southern California with her husband and two sons. Growing up in Southern California, inspiration for the city of “Riverview” is based on her hometown, Redlands.
Melissa's journey to writing began with a passion in reading that started in sixth grade. In high school she started writing, but writing took a back seat when she decided to pursue a career in architecture. Almost twenty years later, her first novel was written.
“A Healing Heart” was her first completed novel, and is book 1 of the Riverview Series.
It is Bailey and Collin's story.
“A Healing Spirit", is book 2 of the Riverview Series.
It is Mia and Dylan's story.
"A Healing Touch" book 3 of the Riverview Series will be released in Feb 2024.
It is Natasha and Troy's story
Each book is a stand-alone novel.
While Melissa spends most days designing buildings, she still loves reading and creating stories.
“I really believe that things happen for reasons. While we're going through it, we don't know why, but somewhere down the road we'll understand. Each experience in life teaches us something; it helps us grow and be a better person.”
“Maybe the potential for agony and loss is what makes love itself that much stronger, knowing that it all can be gone in an instant, so you live life like there may not be a tomorrow.”
“love is not just excitement, tenderness, feeling special; it is also a bone-crushing reality of pain.”