Melissa Baron

Romance & Speculative Fiction Author; Known for "Twice in a Lifetime"; Former Contributor to Book Riot

Chicago, IL, USA
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Author, Creativity, Empowerment, Family & Parenting, Fiction Authors, Marketing, Mental Health, Peak Performance, Personal Growth, Storytelling, Women
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Melissa Baron Biography

Melissa Baron is a Chicago-based author whose work explores the intersection of romance, speculative fiction, and the paranormal. Baron brings experience in technical writing and editing to her fiction and holds a graduate certification in publishing and editing from the Denver Publishing Institute. She is a former contributor to Book Riot.

Baron made her fiction debut with "Twice in a Lifetime," a time travel romance published by Alcove Press. The novel centers on a woman managing chronic anxiety who receives mysterious texts from a man claiming to be her future husband. Publishers Weekly awarded the book a starred review, noting its captivating characters, skillful plotting, and sensitive handling of mental illness. The novel has been recognized for its authentic portrayal of mental health themes.

Baron expanded her creative range with "A Mortal Attachment," the first book in the AETERNVM series. This dark academia vampire romance incorporates elements of horror, suspense, and forbidden love, set within the walls of a secluded university. The novel represents a shift toward more atmospheric and psychologically complex storytelling. Baron has also served as a book staffer at the annual Heartland Fall Forum, demonstrating her engagement with the literary community.

Through both contemporary and paranormal fiction, Baron is known for weaving psychological themes into romantic narratives. Her work in genre fiction highlights her versatility and commitment to exploring the boundaries of romance, speculative fiction, and mental health representation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Melissa Baron Speaking Topics

  • How to Build Your Author Brand

    Themes: Writing, Publishing, Creativity, Marketing

    Now more than ever, being a writer is more than just about writing the book. Even traditionally published authors are taking on more and more of the marketing efforts to promote their books, but it goes deeper than that: once you are a writer, whether you are published or not, success often means approaching your writing career as a business—and all businesses require branding. In this case, you are the brand.

    This session will de-mystify and de-stress the process of building your author brand. Creating an author persona for yourself can be a remarkably freeing way to navigate a writing career, particularly if you are a private or introverted individual. Topics covered will include:

    • Finding your writing niche
    • Identifying your target audience
    • Creating your personal style guide: your voice, tone, overall theme and visual imagery
    • Social media tips and tactics
    • Tools to help polish your marketing efforts (Canva, MailChimp, Link.tree)

  • How to Write that First Draft

    Themes: Writing, Publishing, Creativity

    In order to have a book written, you have to start writing it. Starting can sometimes be the biggest hurdle. How do you take an idea and turn it into a book? Moreover, how do you finish a completed first draft of that book in a reasonable amount of time, so you don't end up tinkering with it for 3+ years?

    This session will provide a blueprint for helping attendees get started on writing and finishing their first draft, which will include:

    • The power of brainstorming: why it's necessary and helpful to daydream and think about your book well before putting pen to paper
    • The discipline of writing regularly: not writing every day, mind you, but writing as consistently as your schedule allows, including some tactics on how to keep motivation to write high
    • The importance of taking breaks: how intentionally pausing to read and rest can help complete that draft faster
    • Pantsing versus plotting: the value and virtues of both writing tactics
    • Drafting without editing: tips and tricks to keep yourself from stopping to edit as you write

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Melissa Baron Videos

Melissa Baron, GovState Alumna and PW Starred Review Author

Melissa Baron, GovState Alumna and PW Starred Review Author

Publishers Weekly Starred Review Author, Melissa Baron tells us her story of how she came to GovState. The life-long learner said in an interview,...

Get Lit with Lianna: The Podcast - Melissa Baron

Get Lit with Lianna: The Podcast - Melissa Baron

Today I’m joined by debut romance author, Melissa Baron, who wrote the imaginative romance novel, "Twice In A Lifetime". This book is one of...

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A Mortal Attachment (The Aeternvm)
A Mortal Attachment (The Aeternvm)
Twice in a lifetime: a novel
Twice in a lifetime: a novel

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