Melina Maria Morry: Peruvian-Canadian Author, Fashionista, and Twin Mom
Melina Maria Morry is a Peruvian-Canadian power woman and mom to twin boys who serves sustainable looks and writes fashion fiction books. She’s the author of chick lit novel The Manhattan Mishap, the short story collection, Thirteen Emotions, and the poetry book Too Busy 4 Heartbreak. Currently, Melina is living a suburban life in the Bay Area with a closet full of thrifted style, an iced latte in-hand, and her dream dog by her side. She is working on a Christmas novella called The Fashion Girl Goes Home.
Too Busy 4 Heartbreak
Too Busy 4 Heartbreak is a collection of 49 poems, thoughts, and short stories about love, heartache, broken dreams, desire, and being a busy woman in a life that isn’t totally hers. Able to effortlessly slip into a purse or pocket, this stylish book is an ideal on-the-go read—whether you’re jetting off on vacation, lounging by the pool, grabbing a solo lunch, waiting at an appointment, or turning a few pages before bed. Succinct yet poignant, Too Busy 4 Heartbreak will resonate with anyone who has ever been in love, lost a loved one, or simply longed for more: passion, tranquility, knowledge, healing.
Publishing worldwide on July 28th, 2025.
Thirteen Emotions
Meant to be enjoyed like literary potato chips, these short stories are easy to binge and hard to quit. Whether you’re in the mood for love, lust, greed, or grief, there’s a fleeting piece of flash fiction for you. Grab your go-to cocktail, your most comfortable loungewear, and settle in for an emotional rollercoaster.
“Raw and relatable, this short story collection embodies universal themes—exploring the complexities of our relationships with lovers, family, and ourselves. Humorous, heartbreaking, and inspiring.” Thirteen Emotions is out now! Paperback, hardcover, and eBooks are available to purchase via Amazon. For signed copies, buy here.
The Manhattan Mishap
Soaked in style, The Manhattan Mishap is a fashion fiction novel with drama stronger than a dirty martini. Follow gregarious and always on-trend Margot Moss as she pounces toward her dream life—from Toronto to New York—like a sleek and sophisticated cheetah. A suitcase full of sustainable clothing and enough confident ambition to fill the Hudson River, Margot embarks on a journey of career goals, lust-worthy romance, and self-discovery.
“Overflowing with fashion and champagne bubbles, The Manhattan Mishap is a hilarious, stylish, and heartfelt novel that oozes confidence and reminds us that leopards never truly change their spots.” Get your signed paperback copy of The Manhattan Mishap through my bookstore or Amazon.
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