Melissa Gowdy Baldwin

Award-winning author Melissa Gowdy Baldwin is a Northern California native, who crafts layered stories about love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. Her characters are flawed, real, and unforgettable. Melissa received her BA from UC Davis in American Studies, MA in American Studies from the University of New Mexico, and MA in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. She writes dystopian romance and contemporary romance while listening to curated playlists, drinking San Antonio blend coffee, and catering to her house calico’s every demand.