Melisande Corlett is an accomplished and dynamic Afro-Caribbean native of New York. Her first young adult mystery novel, Before the Sunrise, was published in 2025 and shortly after received recognition as an official nominee for the Best Author of the Year Award with International Impact Books. She continues to make headlines as her debut novel generates press coverage on a national level. In 2026, Melisande received honorary recognition from the organization Influential Women for vision, inspiration and impact. She is a distinguished member of three elite honor societies with a fierce commitment to womens empowerment and cultivating a community of support and advocacy. Melisande holds a Bachelor's degree in English and Mass Communications from Norfolk State University, further solidifying her expertise and passion in her field.