I apologize for the unexpected delay with Blood-Forged Crown 's release. As soon as I have a release date, I will post it. #bookrelease #fantasybooks #darkershadeoflightseries #melissasasina

Blood-Forged Crown releases in July, cover reveal coming soon!

It's super easy to write a book. Just string together 90,000 words and then rewrite them 37 times or so #booksky #writersky

Blood-Forged Crown will be the third book in the Darker Shade of Light series, a high magic fantasy with slow-burn spice and creatures corrupted by dark magic. Cover reaveal and release date to be announced! #fantasyromance #bookrelease #slowburn #friendstolovers #darkershadeoflightseries

In Ohio? Come see me for the Books & Blossoms Adult Book Fair on March 20th! #bookishevents #ohioauthors #medinaohio

I have always preferred physical notes over files on my laptop. #writingcommunity #writerproblems #fantasywriter #authorthings #melissasasina

I'm staying inside today, how about you? #fantasyromanceauthor #indieauthorcommunity #amwriting #ohioauthors #melissasasina

I can't decide if Harbinger is trying to make sure I'm writing or if she wants loves. #writerswithcats #indieauthorcommunity #amwriting #ohioauthors #melissasasina

Stop by The Common Ground in Medina, OH on Friday 3/20 from 5-9pm to meet some wonderful local authors and makers, get some signed copies, and celebrate the Spring Equinox with some bookish magic! #adultbookfair #booksandblossoms #bookstagram #localbusiness #ohiobookevents #medinaohio

I published my first book in 2010, but did my first book event in 2013. I've come a long way both in my writing and table set ups. I couldn't have made it this far without the support of my readers, friends, and family. I look forward to what 2026 brings! ❤️📖 #writingcommunity #ohioauthors

What can I say aside from I love my cover artist. #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite #writing #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

I guess I'll keep writing and make dinner later. Cat law says I'm not allowed to move. #writerswithcats #writingcommunity #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

New cover reveal for Lies of Light, the first book in my ongoing series, featuring art by the amazing Ellen Brouwer. I absolutely love working with her as my cover artist. ❤️ #fantasybooks #fantasyseies #allthebooks #spicyfantasybooks #friendstolovers #slowburnfantasy #ohioauthors

Today's writing has been interrupted by Harbinger. #writerswithcats #writingcommunity #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

Snuck some more writing in. How goes your weekend? #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite #writing #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

Notebook writing and trees. #writerswithcats #writingcommunity #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

Sins of the Past is available now in both print and Kindle! Also, Lies of Light will soon be getting a new cover, so be sure to keep an eye out! a.co/d/7GCF6LL #fantasybooks #spicyfantasybooks #fantasyseries #bookseries #fantasybookseries #slowburnfantasy #friendstolovers

Coming up! Hope to see you there! #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite #writing #fantasywriter #ohioauthors #medinaohio

Currently almost 20k in! #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite #writing #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

October 4th will be a busy day! Sins of the Past will be releasing and I'll be in the Author Alley at the Medina District Library for the Medina Book Fest! Visit mcdl.info/BookFest for more information! #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite #writing #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

Save the date! Sins of the Past, Darker Shade of Light 2, is coming October 4th! #darkfantasy #fantasyseries #slowburnfantasy #highmagicfantasy #romanticfantasy #spicyfantasybooks

Working on Darker Shade of Light 3 and Harbinger thinks she's helping. #writerswithcats #writingcommunity #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

Thought I would share some of the editing process of Sins of the Past. It's helped keep my mind off things a bit. #writingcommunity #editing #ohioauthors

Pages of Glass in Toledo, OH was a wonderful event and I got to meet some great readers! Also, they had ome of the coolest photo op spots!

Save the date! The second book of the Darker Shade of Light series is coming! #fantasybookseries #highmagicfantasy #romantasy #slowburnfantasy #darkfantasy #spicyfantasybooks #newrelease

Come see me in Toledo, Ohio at Pages of Glass ! I will have limited quantities of my books on hand. I look forward to meeting you and I love having my picgure taken, so be sure to tag me on social media if you do! #bookishevents #toledoohio #pagesofglass #bookevents #authorsigning #ohioevents

Trying to do any writing or editing in the living room when you have cats. #writerswithcats #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite

Happening this Saturday! Come join me at Pages of Glass for a great bookish experience. There will be authors, bookish vendors, book stores, raffles, food trucks, and more! #pagesofglass #bookishevents #bookevent #authorsigning #toledoohio #ohioevents

I'm trying to edit. Meanwhile, Harbinger is trying to get into my short story. Literally. 😅 #writerswithcats #authorswithcats #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite #fantasyauthor #writerproblems #authorproblems

Brews & Books is a creepy quick read that was originally written for an anthology called Fireside: Modern Legends & Lore (Halloween 2022). I have always played with the idea of continuing her story in a novel. If that's something you'd be interested in reading, let me know!

Noora’s story continues in Sins of the Past. Release date coming soon! . . . #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite #writing #fantasywriter #ohioauthors #fantasyseries

Time for some edits. How is your Thursday going? #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersgonnawrite #writing #fantasywriter #ohioauthors

When you buy yourself a new shirt, but your cat claims it. #writerswithcats

Well, then... #writerproblems

The Big Ohio Book Con was an absolutely amazing event and, while I did find it overwhelming at times, I enjoyed meeting so many readers of my genre. I'm still in complete shock that I managed to sell out of my books, two of which on the first day. Thank you, everyone! ❤️

I'm all set up and ready for The Big Ohio Book Con tomorrow and Sunday. Be sure to say hi if you come! #bigohiobookcon #authorsigning #medinaohio #bookishevents #ohioevents

📖 We are only ONE WEEK away from The Big Ohio Book Con! 📖 I'm incredibly excited to be part of this huge event and to meet new readers! The purchase of my books will come with a 3D printed fidget dragon! #BigOhioBookCon #OhioEvents #MedinaOhio #AuthorSigning

Get your dragon with a purchase of my books at The Big Ohio Book Con on June 28th and 29th! More information on the event at bigohiobookcon.com! #bigohiobookcon #dragons #fantasyreads #bookevent #ohiowriters #Ohio

📖 Lies Of Light by Melissa Sasina #fantasybooks #fantasyseries #slowburn #fantasyslowburn #fantasyreads

The Big Ohio Book Con is a little over a month away and I'm feeling a bit anxious. It's the largest book event I've ever been part of. Part of me worries I won't have enough copies of my books for both days. If you come, please stop by and say hi! #bookishevents #bigohiobookcon

We're only two months away from The Big Ohio Book Con, hosted by Black Cat Books & Oddities and Ohio Bookdragons! I'll be one of the attending authors, so if you go, be sure to stop by my table and say hi! #Ohio #bookconvention #books #bigohiobookcon #ohioauthors #ohiowriters

What better way to wrap up Froday than with some back porch writing? #amwriting

Small things can help in big ways! Help more libraries find my books by requesting them. Read any of my books? Don't forget to leave a review. It helps future readers decide if my books are for them!

Did you know I've been working on the second book of the Darker Shade of Light series? I'll be announcing the release date in upcoming months!

Harbinger wanted to help fold the sheet. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

It's the weekend. Have some pictures of Harbinger.

🌟 Available Now! 🌟 a.co/d/8YiSDbR To stop the coming of a second Ragnarök, Maeja Ragnarr sets out on a journey for godly weapons to fight back. Fall into an epic fantasy adventure with some spice sprinkled in!

Are you in Ohio and love reading? There's two events coming up that I'll be part of! The Big Ohio Book Con website goes live March 1st and will have 84 Ohio authors as well as bookish vendors! #bookevents #bookish #ohioauthors #ohiowriters

I've been sick for over a week and Harbinger hasn't left my side.

We had some freezing rain, so enjoy an ice leaf.