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A prime example is the “Witches of East End.” This series received critical reception which was most positive. It’s a subject written so well, she has been able to turn one of her popular novels into a series adaptation for the Lifetime Television Network. One in which your imagination is required.įantasy exploration appears to be a favorite subject of this great author. She explores subjects in a more enlighten and creative fashion. De La Cruz to write about life’s transition from a tough & rumble experience of her early years in a third world country, however this is certainly not the case. One would usually expect a writer with the background of Ms. This is a talent that can only be achieved by understanding the true human element within all people. Drawing individuals in is no menial task. This is a trait that very few authors possess, especially those writers who specialize in writing fiction specifically geared towards young adults. It appears most of her fictional books invoke ones imagination, which draws the reader deeper into the creative recesses of their mind.
However, parallels can certainly be drawn between her middle class up bring, and the current lifestyle where she lives with her husband, Michael Johnston and her children in suburban USA. Melissa De La Cruz lives between her two homes in Los Angeles, and Palm Springs, California. One can only wonder where Del La Cruz gets her inspirations for such subject matter. De La Cruz is among the many successful authors that has received many critically acclaimed awards for her novels from the New York Times, and USA Today.
These types of subject matter are a far cry from more traditional writings of authors of previous eras. However, due to an increasing population shift in the United States, and interest in more diverse social topics, Melissa De La Cruz takes on subjects like witchcraft, teen life, and LGBT issues. Most books today are written for an older and aging demographic group. She often appears on CNN, E!, and Fox News and voice her expertise on fashion, latest trends and fame. She is often sought after by major news and cable outlets around the country for her opinion. The amazing part is that, although she’s a terrific writer within a specific genre, she still maintains her credibility as a fashion expert. This was a definite boost to her writing career. In a strange twist of events, her work as a fashion writer for Marie Claire helped to propel her into the spotlight. This inspired one of her first greatest works. It’s often said that “all real estate is based on location, location, location.” However, with the career of this author and her works, it appears the substantive drive, and her motivation for her writing is based on “location, location, location.” Most of her inspiration came from her earlier work as a nanny, and her numerous visits to the luxurious Hamptons, a far cry from the location of Philippine Islands.
Her career spans decades with a wide variety of jobs leading up to her career as an accomplished writer. A truly intriguing question is, what makes a writer of her background produce such memorable, and fictional material that appeal to such a mass audience of readers? On the surface it appears that she almost shedding every aspect of her cultural ties to the Philippines’. Although Melissa comes from very humble beginning, she seems to gravitate towards the middle, and upper middle class lifestyle. She later settled with her family in San Francisco, California where she attended grade school, and later studying at Columbia University in New York City where she received her formal education. Most of her early years were spent in Manila, Philippines. Specializing in the genre of Young Adult and Teen Fiction, Melissa De La Cruz’s writings have received worldwide recognition. She is best known for some of her earlier works, like the Au Pair series of novels, and the Blue Blood series. Born in 1971 in the Philippines, and later immigrating to the United States, her life’s story is truly one of American success. Melissa De La Cruz is known as one of America’s most prolific authors of her time.
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