Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson (born March 2, 1956) is an accomplished American Christian author for young adults, with sales totaling more than two million.^[1] Some of her most popular works are the Diary of a Teenage Girl and the True Colors series.

Background

Melody 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.

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 [Just Like Jesus Said Series]
Love Your Neighbor [Just Like Jesus Said Series]
Secretly Do Good Deeds [Just 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

True Colors Series

The Color Series are catered for a teenage audience. Topics in this series include sexuality, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, eating disorders, and friendships.

Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely (2004)
Deep Green: Color Me Jealous (April 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
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 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

^ Melody Carlson - Authors - Random House

On Hopes Wings

External links

Official website

[1] Melody Carlson - Authors - Random House

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