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*''Au Pairs'' – The first book in this series about three young girls working as [[au pair]]s in [[The Hamptons]], The Au Pairs (2004) The Au Pairs:Skinny Dipping (2005)The Au Pairs:Sun-Kissed (2006) The Au Pairs:Crazy Hot (2007)
*''Au Pairs'' – The first book in this series about three young girls working as [[au pair]]s in [[The Hamptons]], The Au Pairs (2004) The Au Pairs:Skinny Dipping (2005)The Au Pairs:Sun-Kissed (2006) The Au Pairs:Crazy Hot (2007)
*''[[Blue Bloods (series)|Blue Bloods]]'' – The first book in this [[vampire]] novel series, ''Blue Bloods'' was published in March 2007 Masquerade, the second novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on May 1, 2007 Revelations, the third novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on October 31, 2008 The Van Alen Legacy, the fourth novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on October 6, 2009. *The Keys To The Repository, a companion book, was released on 29 June 2010. collection of short stories Misguided Angel, the fifth novel in the Blue Bloods series, is set to be published on October 26, 2010. *Bloody Valentine, a Blue Bloods novella, is set to be published on December 28, 2010. Blue Bloods, the first novel in the series, '''Wolf Pact''', a spin-off of Misguided Angel, set to be published in 2012, with Bliss Llewellyn as its central character. , a spin-off of Misguided Angel, set to be published in 2012, with Bliss Llewellyn as its central character.
*''[[Blue Bloods (series)|Blue Bloods]]'' – The first book in this [[vampire]] novel series, ''Blue Bloods'' was published in March 2007 Masquerade, the second novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on May 1, 2007 Revelations, the third novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on October 31, 2008 The Van Alen Legacy, the fourth novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on October 6, 2009. *The Keys To The Repository, a companion book, was released on 29 June 2010. collection of short stories Misguided Angel, the fifth novel in the Blue Bloods series, is set to be published on October 26, 2010. *Bloody Valentine, a Blue Bloods novella, is set to be published on December 28, 2010. Blue Bloods, the first novel in the series, '''Wolf Pact''', a spin-off of Misguided Angel, set to be published in 2012, with Bliss Llewellyn as its central character. , a spin-off of Misguided Angel, set to be published in 2012, with Bliss Llewellyn as its central character.
*''The Ashleys'' – The first book in this series about girls in an exclusive [[University-preparatory school|preparatory school]], ''The Ashleys: There's a New Name in School'', was published in 2008
*''The Ashleys'' – The first book in this series about girls in an exclusive [[University-preparatory school|preparatory school]], ''The Ashleys: There's a New Name in School'', was published in (January 2008) The Ashleys: Jealous? You Know You Are... (April 2008) The Ashleys: Birthday Vicious (August 2008) The Ashleys: Lip Gloss Jungle (November 2008)


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==

Revision as of 17:09, 19 October 2010

Melissa de la Cruz
OccupationWriter
GenreYoung Adult and teen Fiction
Website
http://www.melissa-delacruz.com/

Melissa de la Cruz (born 1971) is an author writing mainly for a young adult audience. Her works include the Au Pair series of novels and the Blue Bloods series.[1]

Biography

Melissa de la Cruz spent her early years in Manila in the Philippines and emigrated to the United States with her family when she was 12. Her father was an investment banker. The family settled in San Francisco, where she graduated from Convent of the Sacred Heart High School. She went on to study art history and English at Columbia University.[2][3] Her work as a nanny and her visits to The Hamptons formed the background for book series, The Au Pairs.[4] Her work as a fashion writer for Marie Claire was the inspiration for How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less which she co-authored with Karen Robinovitz.[5]

Series

  • Au Pairs – The first book in this series about three young girls working as au pairs in The Hamptons, The Au Pairs (2004) The Au Pairs:Skinny Dipping (2005)The Au Pairs:Sun-Kissed (2006) The Au Pairs:Crazy Hot (2007)
  • Blue Bloods – The first book in this vampire novel series, Blue Bloods was published in March 2007 Masquerade, the second novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on May 1, 2007 Revelations, the third novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on October 31, 2008 The Van Alen Legacy, the fourth novel in the Blue Bloods series, was published on October 6, 2009. *The Keys To The Repository, a companion book, was released on 29 June 2010. collection of short stories Misguided Angel, the fifth novel in the Blue Bloods series, is set to be published on October 26, 2010. *Bloody Valentine, a Blue Bloods novella, is set to be published on December 28, 2010. Blue Bloods, the first novel in the series, Wolf Pact, a spin-off of Misguided Angel, set to be published in 2012, with Bliss Llewellyn as its central character. , a spin-off of Misguided Angel, set to be published in 2012, with Bliss Llewellyn as its central character.
  • The Ashleys – The first book in this series about girls in an exclusive preparatory school, The Ashleys: There's a New Name in School, was published in (January 2008) The Ashleys: Jealous? You Know You Are... (April 2008) The Ashleys: Birthday Vicious (August 2008) The Ashleys: Lip Gloss Jungle (November 2008)

Bibliography

  • Cat's Meow (2001)
  • How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less (co-author) (2003)
  • The Fashionista Files: Adventures in Four-Inch Heels and Faux Pas (2004)[6]
  • The Au Pairs (2004)
  • The Au Pairs:Skinny Dipping (2005)
  • Fresh off the Boat (2005)
  • Mistletoe (contributing author) (2006)
  • The Au Pairs:Sun-Kissed (2006)
  • Blue Bloods (2007)
  • The Au Pairs:Crazy Hot (2007)
  • Angels on Sunset Boulevard (2007)
  • 666 (contributing author) (2007)
  • Blue Bloods:Masquerade
  • 21 Proms (2007)
  • Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys (contributing author) (2007)[7]
  • The Ashleys: There's a New Name in School... (January 2008)
  • The Ashleys: Jealous? You Know You Are... (April 2008)
  • The Ashleys: Birthday Vicious (August 2008)
  • The Ashleys: Lip Gloss Jungle (November 2008)
  • Blue Bloods:Revelations (October 2008)
  • The Ashleys: Lipgloss Jungle (November 2008)
  • Girl Stays in the Picture (June 2009)
  • Blue Bloods:The Van Alen Legacy (October 2009)
  • Blue Bloods:Keys to the Repository (June 29, 2010)
  • Blue Bloods: Misguided Angel (October 26, 2010)
  • Blue Bloods: Bloody Valentine novella (December 28, 2010)
  • Wolf Pact Blue Bloods spin-off (April 2012)[8]

References

  1. ^ Reading, Pennsylvania Public Library, Young Adult Department. Author of the Month: Melissa de la Cruz retrieved 2010-10-03
  2. ^ New York, Volume 34, 2001, p. 14
  3. ^ melissa-delacruz.com. About Melissa retrieved 2010-10-03
  4. ^ Jacobson, Aileen. "Teen chick lit finds a niche, often with racy prose". St. Louis Post Dispatch via Newsday, 2 June 2004 retrieved 2010-10-03. (Quote: "Melissa de la Cruz has been a nanny and she's been to the Hamptons She combined the two experiences to help her write The Au Pairs a chick lit novel...")
  5. ^ Critchell, Samantha, "Fashion Followers Write The Book On Achieving Fame", Tuscaloosa News via Associated Press, 27 July 2003, p. 4E retrieved 2010-10-03
  6. ^ Green, Penelope. "Love and Ruin", New York Times, 14 November 2004 retrieved 2010-10-03
  7. ^ Parks, Joy. "Dishing on straight girls and their gay boyfriends", San Francisco Chronicle, 3 June 2007 retrieved 2010-10-03
  8. ^ melissa-delacruz.com. Some Frequently Asked Questions retrieved 2010-03-14

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