Melody Carlson


Melody Carlson is an American author. She has written over 250 books for women, teens and children, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series.

Biography

Carlson was born March 2, 1956, in San Francisco, California. She grew up in Springfield, Oregon, and went to Springfield High School and later Lane Community College. She currently resides in Sisters, Oregon. Some of her novels are being adapted for TV and film, including All Summer Long, which premiered for Hallmark Channel in August 2019. Some of her most popular works are the Diary of a Teenage Girl, the True Colors Series series, The Happy Camper, and Christmas at Winter Hill. She has written more than 250 books for women and teens and children, with sales totaling more than.

Children's Works

The Ark thatCounting Baby's BlessingsThe Easterville Miracle God Made Them AllGod Goes With MeGod lives in my houseI Can Count on God The Prayer of Jabez for Little OnesSecrets of the Vine for Little OnesBitsy's Harvest PartyTreasure Beyond MeasureThe Lost LambMy Happy HeartWhen the Creepy Things Come OutThe Prayer of Jabez for KidsHow God Decorates Heaven for ChristmasThe Wonder of Christmas Family Advent JourneyDon't Worry Love Your Neighbor Secretly Do Good Deeds
  • ''Her First Bible''

Faithgirlz: The Girls Of 622 Harbor View series

Project: Girl PowerProject: Mystery BusProject: Rescue ChelseaProject: Take ChargeProject: Raising FaithProject: Secret AdmirerProject: Run Away
  • ''Project: Ski Trip''

Diary of a Teenage Girl series

Caitlin books

Becoming MeIt's My LifeWho I AmOn My Own
  • ''I Do''

Chloe books

My Name is ChloeSold OutRoad Trip
  • ''Face the Music''

Kim books

Just AskMeant to BeFalling Up
  • ''That Was Then''

Maya books

A Not So Simple LifeIt's a Green Thing
  • ''What Matters Most''

''TrueColors''

TrueColors is intended for a teenage audience. Topics in this series include sexuality, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, eating disorders, and friendships.Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely Deep Green: Color Me Jealous Torch Red: Color Me Torn Pitch Black: Color Me Lost Burnt Orange: Color Me Wasted Fool's Gold: Color Me Consumed Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred Bitter Rose: Color Me Crushed Faded Denim: Color Me Trapped Bright Purple: Color Me Confused Moon White: Color Me Enchanted
  • ''Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned''

Carter House Girls series

Mixed Bags Stealing Bradford Homecoming Queen Viva Vermont Lost in Las Vegas New York Debut Spring Breakdown
  • ''Last Dance''

On the Runway

Premiere Catwalk Rendezvous Spotlight Glamour
  • ''Ciao''

86 Bloomberg Place series

I Heart Bloomberg Let Them Eat Fruitcake Spring Broke
  • ''Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah''

The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series

Bad ConnectionBeyond ReachPlaying With Fire
  • ''Payback''

Secrets series

  • Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless
  • Shattered: A Daughter's Regret
  • Damaged: A Violated Trust
  • Trapped: Caught in a Lie
  • Deceived: Lured from the Truth
  • Enticed: A Dangerous Connection

Allison Chronicles

  • On Hope's Wings
  • Cherished Wish
  • Autumn Secrets
  • Dreams of Promise

By Design series

Degrees Of Betrayal series

  • Sierra's Story
  • Ryun's Story
  • Kenzie's Story

Degrees Of Guilt series

  • Kyra's Story
  • Miranda's Story
  • Tyrone's Story

Life at Kingston High series

  • The Jerk Magnet
  • The Best Friend
  • The Prom Queen

The Dating Games

  • First Date
  • Blind Date
  • Double Date
  • Prom Date

Amish Fiction

Inn At Shining Waters series

  • River's Song
  • River's Call
  • Rivers End

Teen Fiction

Teen Non-fiction

Piercing Proverbs
  • "Becoming Me Journal"

Teen Devotionals

True: A Teen DevotionalLife: A Teen Devotional
  • ''Always: A Teen Devotional''

Women's Fiction

Looking for Cassandra Jane Armando's Treasure Finding Alice Crystal LiesOn This Day These Boots Weren't Made For Walking A Mile in My Flip-Flops The Other Side of Darkness
  • "Limelight"

4 Lindas series

As Young As We FeelHometown TiesAll For One
  • ''Here's To Friends''

Love Finds You... Series

Love Finds You in Martha's VineyardLove Finds You in Pendleton, Oregon
  • ''Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon''

A Grace Chapel Inn series

Ready to WedHidden History
  • ''Back Home Again''

Homeward on the Oregon Trail series

Westward Hearts A Dream for Tomorrow
  • ''A Home at Trail's End''

Women's Nonfiction

Dear Mom: Everything Your Teenage Daughter Wants You to Know but Will Never Tell YouLost Boys and the Moms Who Love Them
  • ''Take Time''

Women's Novellas

Angels in the Snow The Gift of Christmas PresentThe Christmas BusMy Son, The Savior: A Mother's StoryAn Irish ChristmasAll I Have to Give
  • The Christmas Shoppe

Christmas Novellas

  • "Christmas at Harrington's
  • The Joy of Christmas: A 3-in-1 Collection
  • The Treasure of Christmas: A 3-in-1 Collection

''Whispering Pines Series, Harvest House''