About Melanie Benjamin
Melanie Benjamin is a New York Times Bestseller historical and literary fiction author born in Indianapolis. She was an avid reader from a young age and was also a winner of several consecutive years of the summer reading program at her local library. Even though writing was always a calling, Melanie started writing for local magazines and Newspapers before writing her first fiction novel. While studying at Indiana University, she performed in different community theater productions before meeting her husband. Melanie combined her love for History and biography and started writing historical fiction focusing on the stories behind the stories. Her novels The Swans of the Fifth Avenue and The Aviator’s Wife were USA Today, New York Times, and IndieBound best sellers. Her debut novel, Alice I
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
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- Alice I Have Been(2009)
- The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb(2011)
- The Ambassador's Daughter / The Aviator's Wife(2013)
- The Aviator's Wife(2013)
- The Swans of Fifth Avenue(2016)
- The Girls in the Picture(2018)
- Mistress of the Ritz(2019)
- The Children's Blizzard(2021)
- California Golden(2023)
- The Windsor Affair(2026)
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- Reckless Hearts(2015)
Publication Order of Super Mom Books
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- Confessions of Super Mom(2005)
- Super Mom Saves the World(2007)
Publication Order of Blaze Collection Books
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- Tune in Tomorrow(2024)
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- It's a Boy: Women Writers on Raising Sons(2005)
- Grand Central(2014)
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Melanie Benjamin is a bestselling author known for 5 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
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Melanie Benjamin has written over 16 books across 5 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.