Meet Melissa

Hi, I'm L. Melissa Smith, an author, publisher, and lover of stories. I write books that inspire healing, spark hope, and reveal grace in unexpected places. Through my imprint, Grace to Bloom Publishing, I'm building a home for words that nourish both heart and spirit.

My Latest Works

Raven's Altar

A novel of faith, love, and emotional awakening. What happens when devotion collides with desire, and a woman must choose between duty and her soul's call?

Graven Images

The powerful true story of artist Selma Hortense Burke, whose portrait of FDR graces the U.S. dime.

Love in Disguise

A suspenseful story of redemption and spiritual warfare. Will true love withstand deceit and temptation?