I’m Melissa Alyse, I write stories and send letters that feel like we are hanging out on the front porch together with sweet tea and a hug and with reminders that God chose you, loves you, and isn’t finished with your story yet.
I never saw this coming…
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Hey sweet friend, 🤗 Luke and I just celebrated our 27th anniversary, and while we were looking back at the prayers we’d had last year… we both had to laugh a little. Because “become an author” wasn’t even on my radar. Not even close. And yet… here we are. Three books published, another one coming in January, and a whole community of women I get to write stories for — and walk beside. It’s hard to believe what God can do when we simply let Him lead. Colossians was my book this year and Colossians 2:6-7 has been the verse I’ve been leaning on this year, and reading that last sentence i see it’s influence in my life and I’m grateful. 🙌 And honestly, sweet Reader. It’s hard to believe how blessed my life has become because you are on this journey with me. You’ve been one of my favorite gifts from Him this year. 🤗👍❤️ Your messages, your prayers, your encouragement — they’ve been little reminders that God is in the details, and that He knows exactly who to place in our lives at just the right time. Thank you for being here. ❤️ Thank you for reading these grace-soaked stories. And thank you for letting me write for you, it’s one of the greatest joys of this season. Next week, you’ll get a note from Glory, and then I’ll be taking the last couple weeks of the year off to rest and get ready for all God has in store for 2026. hugs & grace, Melissa Alyse ❤️
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Melissa Alyse, Author
I’m Melissa Alyse, I write stories and send letters that feel like we are hanging out on the front porch together with sweet tea and a hug and with reminders that God chose you, loves you, and isn’t finished with your story yet.
Ok friends, You’ve walked the streets of Willow Creek with Sammy, Michelle, Amanda… and of course, the Bridge Ladies.Now, I’ve got something new coming soon and I can finally start sharing hints! 🎉 Think: ✅ Same sweet small town ✅ Same fun characters ✅ Shorter stories - like An Ever After Christmas size ✅ Fun Mysteries (the cozy kind) with Ethel Sue as the lead sleuth. ❌ No dead bodies Coming next month: My first ever cozy non-murder mystery drops on Kindle.It’s got all the heart, faith, and...
Hey friend! Happy February—can you believe it already?! I wanted to pop into your inbox today with a few bookish updates… because if you’re anything like me, there’s nothing quite like finding your next great read. 😊 First, an update: The entire Willow Creek series is now available as a single ebook box set.All the stories.All the characters.One place.No hunting down book after book. 🙌 If you’ve been meaning to work your way through the series—and you enjoy reading on your phone or...
Hey sweet friend, I finally took the Christmas tree down on January 15. I know, that’s about two weeks past what most people would call “reasonable.” But I couldn’t bring myself to do it any earlier. Not because I was busy. I had the time. I was just still enjoying it, lingering in what was. I just wasn’t quite ready to move on. Christmas was special this year. A wonderful time with family, all the fun at The Grove, and of course... Edmund and I got married. It was a Christmas I won’t soon...