Melissa AddeyMelissa Addey mainly writes historical fiction, and is currently writing two series set in very different eras: China in the 1700s and Morocco/Spain in the 1000s. Her first novel, The Fragrant Concubine, was picked for Editor's Choice by the Historicl Novel Society and longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Competition. If you'd like to try her writing, visit her website www.melissaaddey.com to pick up a free novella, The Consorts. In 2016 Melissa was made the Leverhulme Trust Writer in Residence at the British Library, which included writing two books, Merchandise for Authors and The Storytelling Entrepreneur. You can read more about her non-fiction books on her website. Melissa is currently studying for a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Surrey. She loves using her writing to interact with people and runs regular workshops at the British Library as well as coaching other writers on a one-to-one basis. She lives in London with her husband and two children. Read More Read Less