Melissa de la Cruz is a popular American writer. Her fantasy-style books are undeniably popular, and a story called "Isle of the Lost" has even been filmed under the sonorous title "Heirs". Melissa also writes books on vampire themes, so popular today, claiming that her bloodsuckers are only an allegory, because she gives her characters humanity in words and deeds.
Biography of Melissa de la Cruz
Melissa de la Cruz is a native of the Philippines. The girl was born in Manila in July 1971. After 14 years, her family decided to move to America. In the city of San Francisco, where the couple settled with their daughter, the girl graduated from a school for Catholics. After that, she moved to New York and enrolled at Columbia University to study English and Art History.
Melissa is known for her wide knowledge of fashion, so she often participates in fashion shows. This topic also slips in books - the writer always describes in detail the clothes and the image of hercharacters. It is worth noting that, thanks to her knowledge and taste, Melissa makes the images of the characters interesting and colorful.
Melissa de la Cruz took up writing in earnest at a mature age. The first published book had the interesting title "Cat's Meow". She came out when Melissa was already 30 years old. Later, a whole series about vampires came out from under her pen, which brought her popularity and love of readers, especially among the younger generation.
Popular books by the writer
The Blue Bloods saga (Melissa de la Cruz became popular after writing the first book) tells about aristocratic vampires living in modern noisy and crowded New York. The heroine of the novel studies at the Duchenne specialized school (the Russian translation somewhat distorted the name, and it sounds like Duchesne). Most of the students in this institution are vampires. But suddenly their peaceful existence comes to an end - strange creatures appear, taking away from the vampires their gift, given to everyone from the moment of birth. Only Schuyler's grandfather, Teddy the Undying, can save the vampire race from extinction, and the girl goes to Venice. She will have to go through many trials on her way to victory.
The Blue Bloods saga consists of 8 books. All of them tell about the adventures of young Schuyler, who, in the process of revealing the plot, will find true love. Blue Bloods is written for teenagers. I must say that the readers were delighted with her.
Another series of books, "The Beauchamp Family", consists of 3parts and tells about the life of ordinary women living in a small American town of Long Island. But in reality, Joanna and her daughters, Ingrid and Freya, are ancient creatures called witches or even Valkyries. Their city is suddenly in danger, because it is located at the junction of two worlds, and the witches are doing everything possible to return him a quiet life. Based on the book, a TV series called "Witches of the East End" was filmed. Melissa acted as writer during filming.
Other works by the author
Melissa de la Cruz, whose books are well-deservedly popular among the younger generation, has also written several independent novels. Among them: "Kiss of Eternity" - a collection of stories about vampires, as well as the book "Heart of Terror" and "Ashley". In addition, the first book in the Icing series has already been written.
Melissa also created two books about the offspring of fairy tale criminals called The Heirs. The first book was already filmed in 2015, and the second part of this story will be released in 2017. Young American actors took part in the "Descendants", who independently coped with the vocal side of the film. The picture is full of songs, dances and adventures of four friends.
Conclusion
The main feature of Melissa's books is a dynamic plot and a certain fabulousness. She writes primarily about and for teenagers, although her writing resonates with older readers as well.
