About Melissa

Melissa J. L. Kincaid is a fantasy author from Melbourne, Australia, who has a passion for creating worlds filled with magic, adventure, and heart. Known for her rich world-building and strong female leads, her stories often weave together forbidden love, powerful magic, mighty dragons and epic battles, a blend that draws in fans of both fantasy and romance.

Melissa took the plunge into self-publishing in 2021 with her debut novel, Love, Blood & Fury. She went on to release Magic, Midnight & Starlight, before bringing the trilogy to a breathtaking close in 2024 with Fire, Fury & Chaos. Not yet ready to leave the world behind, she returned in 2025 with After the Fury, a spin-off that invites readers back into the realm they had come to love.

With a background in graphic design, Melissa brings her creativity full circle by designing her own covers and book interiors, ensuring every detail matches the vision of her stories.

When she isn’t writing, illustrating or curled up with a fantasy novel, Melissa enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, Greg, and their son, Elijah Gregory, often camping under the stars.

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What's next?:

Melissa is currently working on a brand-new standalone fantasy, brimming with feminine rage, sizzling spice, fire-breathing dragons, and deadly gemstone magic. It promises to burn to the bone, sink in its claws, and refuse to let go until the very last page.

Make sure you're following Melissa on her socials to stay up to date with news about this exciting release!