Melody writes Children and Middle-Grade books.Melody firmly believes that one should never completely grow up. That is why she has chosen to spend her days writing for a younger audience. Melody resides in Jacksonville Florida with her beloved corgi Gatsby, and her husband Dylan. She started her writing career with children's picture books and has now pivoted to middle-grade novels. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.She believes that children are eager for more books with strong-willed characters that deal with darker and interesting topics. Her debut novel, A Girl Called Ruthless, is inspired by the fiery girls in her fourth-grade class.

This novel was published in August 2021. It is a #1 Bestseller and also nominated for the 2021 Reader's Choice AwardWhen Melody is not writing or teaching kids how to write, she can be found planning her next big trip to some magical place she has never been to.To find out more about Melody, go to melodypendlebury.com or follow her on Twitter or Instagram @melodypendy.