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Melody Carlson (born March 2, 1956) 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
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,
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. She grew up in
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and went to Springfield High School and later
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. She currently resides in
Sisters, Oregon Sisters is a city in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Bend, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,038 at the 2010 census. History The community takes its name from the nearby Three Sisters mount ...
. Some of her novels are being adapted for TV and film, including ''All Summer Long'', which premiered for
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in August 2019.Melody Carlson – Authors – Random House
/ref> 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 .


Bibliography


Children's Works

* ''The Ark that'' * ''Counting Baby's Blessings'' * ''The Easterville Miracle'' (2004) * ''God Made Them All'' * ''God Goes With Me'' * ''God lives in my house'' * ''I Can Count on God'' * ''The Prayer of Jabez for Little Ones'' * ''Secrets of the Vine for Little Ones'' * ''Bitsy's Harvest Party'' * ''Treasure Beyond Measure'' * ''The Lost Lamb'' * ''My Happy Heart'' * ''When the Creepy Things Come Out'' * ''The Prayer of Jabez for Kids'' * ''How God Decorates Heaven for Christmas'' * ''The Wonder of Christmas Family Advent Journey'' * ''Don't Worry ust Like Jesus Said Series' * ''Love Your Neighbor ust Like Jesus Said Series' * ''Secretly Do Good Deeds ust Like Jesus Said Series' * ''Her First Bible''


Faithgirlz: The Girls Of 622 Harbor View Series

* ''Project: Girl Power'' * ''Project: Mystery Bus'' * ''Project: Rescue Chelsea'' * ''Project: Take Charge'' * ''Project: Raising Faith'' * ''Project: Secret Admirer'' * ''Project: Run Away'' * ''Project: Ski Trip''


Diary of a Teenage Girl Series


Caitlin Books

(Most famous I do.) * ''Becoming Me'' * ''It's My Life'' * ''Who I Am'' * ''On My Own'' * ''I Do''


Chloe Books

* ''My Name is Chloe'' * ''Sold Out'' * ''Road Trip'' * ''Face the Music''


Kim Books

* ''Just Ask'' * ''Meant to Be'' * ''Falling Up'' * ''That Was Then''


Maya Books

* ''A Not So Simple Life'' * ''It'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'' (January 2004) * ''Deep Green: Color Me Jealous'' (March 2004) * ''Torch Red: Color Me Torn'' (July 2004) * ''Pitch Black: Color Me Lost'' (September 2004) * ''Burnt Orange: Color Me Wasted'' (January 2005) * ''Fool's Gold: Color Me Consumed'' (July 2005) * ''Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred'' (October 2005) * ''Bitter Rose: Color Me Crushed'' (January 2006) * ''Faded Denim: Color Me Trapped'' (June 2006) * ''Bright Purple: Color Me Confused'' (September 2006) * ''Moon White: Color Me Enchanted'' (January 2007) * ''Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned'' (June 2007)


Carter House Girls series

* ''Mixed Bags'' 2008 * ''Stealing Bradford'' 2008 * ''Homecoming Queen'' 2008 * ''Viva Vermont'' 2008 * ''Lost in Las Vegas'' February 2009 * ''New York Debut'' 2009 * ''Spring Breakdown'' 2010 * ''Last Dance'' 2010


On the Runway

* ''Premiere ''2010 * ''Catwalk'' 2010 * ''Rendezvous'' 2010 * ''Spotlight'' 2010 * ''Glamour'' 2011 * ''Ciao'' 2011


86 Bloomberg Place series

* ''I Heart Bloomberg'' * ''Let Them Eat Fruitcake'' 2008 * ''Spring Broke'' 2009 * ''Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah'' 2009


Notes From A Spinning Planet series

* ''Ireland'' * ''Papua New Guinea'' * ''Mexico''


The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series

* ''Bad Connection'' * ''Beyond Reach'' * ''Playing With Fire'' * ''Payback''


Secrets Series

* Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless (October 2010) * Shattered: A Daughter's Regret (April 2011) * Damaged: A Violated Trust (October 2011) * Trapped: Caught in a Lie (April 2012) * Deceived: Lured from the Truth (October 2012) * Enticed: A Dangerous Connection (April 2013)


Allison Chronicles

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


By Design Series

* Knowing God Better Than Ever * Finding Out Who You Really Are * Making The Most Of Your Relationships * Discovering A Forgiveness Plan


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 (January 1, 2012) * The Best Friend (June 1, 2012) * The Prom Queen (January 1, 2013)


The Dating Games

* First Date (2013) * Blind Date (2014) * Double Date (2015) * Prom Date


Amish Fiction

* A Simple Song * Double Take * My Amish Boyfriend * Trading Secrets


Inn At Shining Waters Series

* River's Song * River's Call * Rivers End


Teen Fiction

* Just Another Girl 2009 * Never Been Kissed 2011 * Anything but Normal * Grace Unplugged * Princess Wars


Teen Non-fiction

* ''Piercing Proverbs'' * "Becoming Me Journal"


Teen Devotionals

* True: A Teen Devotional * Life: A Teen Devotional * Always: A Teen Devotional


Women's Fiction

* ''Looking for Cassandra Jane'' 2002 * ''Armando's Treasure'' 2003 * ''Finding Alice'' 2003 * ''Crystal Lies'' * ''On This Day'' 2006 * ''These Boots Weren't Made For Walking'' 2007 * ''A Mile in My Flip-Flops'' 2008 * ''The Other Side of Darkness'' * "Limelight"


4 Lindas Series

* As Young As We Feel * Hometown Ties * All For One * Here's To Friends


Love Finds You... Series

* Love Finds You in Martha's Vineyard * Love Finds You in Pendleton, Oregon * Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon


A Grace Chapel Inn Series

* ''Ready to Wed'' * ''Hidden History'' * ''Back Home Again''


Homeward on the Oregon Trail Series

* ''Westward Hearts'' (August 2012) * ''A Dream for Tomorrow'' (February 2013) * ''A Home at Trail's End'' (July 2013)


Women's Nonfiction

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


Women's Novellas

* ''Angels in the Snow'' 2002 * ''The Gift of Christmas Present'' * ''The Christmas Bus'' * ''My Son, The Savior: A Mother's Story'' * ''An Irish Christmas'' * ''All I Have to Give'' 2008 * 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''

*''Someone to Belong To'' *''Looking for You All My Life'' *''A Place to Come Home To'' *''Everything I Long For''


References

On Hopes Wings


External links


Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Carlson, Melody Living people Christian novelists American women novelists 21st-century American novelists Lane Community College alumni People from Springfield, Oregon People from Sisters, Oregon American writers of young adult literature 21st-century American women writers 1956 births