Melissa L. Berger

Awards for “What Mae Brings: A Novel”

2023 1ST QUARTER WINNER!

STORYTELLER FILM & SCREENWRITING CONTEST

NOVEL TO SCREENPLAY CATEGORY:

~ BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER FOR ADULTS

2023

~ READERS' FAVORITE: 5 STAR AWARD

~ READER VIEWS: 5 STAR AWARD

2023 NEW YORK BOOK FESTIVAL

~ Honorable Mention / Table of Honors Top 10

About Me: I am a graduate of New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

I have worked over 28 years in the Arts & Entertainment Industry, both in NYC and Los Angeles, as an Actress (under the SAG name, Melissa Mandisa), director, editor, producer, and documentary filmmaker. See: IMDb

I was a VJ (Video Jockey) in New York City and hosted a Syndicated Music Video show for many years, I have a recorded album of my songwriting, and I have appeared in numerous Commercials, Tv and Movies. I have worked as a Performer, Circus Artist, Fire-dancer, Sword performer, Bellydancer, Body Double, and Stand-In.. My latest film, I played Aristiana's Mother in 'The True Adventures of Wolfboy'.

I also am a Painter, (Custom Paintings, Portraits, Fabrics, and Original Porcelain designs).

I am a 5 star Etsy Artist! See: Meli-RLO Art Studios

Writing credits include screen-plays for festival selected films, and a large number of Children’s books (both as writer and illustrator). Search Melissa L. Berger on Amazon to see children's books that I've illustrated for other outstanding Authors.

“What Mae Brings” is my first full-length Adult Novel. It is an exciting mystery thriller!

I am currently writing my second novel, a psychological thriller, TBA.

PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE: www.whatmaebrings.com