Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson
Born (1956-03-02) March 2, 1956
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Alma materSpringfield High School
Lane Community College
OccupationAuthor
Writing career
Notable worksDiary of a Teenage Girl, Homeward
Notable awardsRITA award – Inspirational Romance
1998 Homeward

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.

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 lives in Sisters, Oregon.[1]

Awards and reception

  • 1998 - Romance Writers of America RITA Award, Inspirational Romance – Homeward[2]

References

  1. ↑ Melody Carlson – Authors – Random House
  2. ↑ "Past RITA Winners". Romance Writers of America. Archived from the original on 20 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.