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Melissa Stiveson is passionate about children’s books, inspiring equity and creativity, and empowering children to follow their dreams. She loves to induce watering mouths with homemade and original delights, biking in natural beauty, and getting lost in the mountains or a delicious book.
Melissa lives in Westminster, Colorado with her husband and is a Project Manager for a medical device company. She is represented by Gaby Cabezut of The Seymour Agency. Melissa is the author of Wishes of the World, art by Khoa Le (Sleeping Bear Press, Jul 2023) and Nakie Cakes, We Don't Need Sugary Toppings! (Melissa Stiveson Books, LLC, Jul 2024).
Melissa is a member of SCBWI, The Manuscript Academy, Mighty Kid Lit (advisory board position), RYS, and was a member of 12x12.
Additional writing credits include:
· Mighty Kid Lit: Training documents
· SCBWI Oregon: ‘Developing Your Relationship with Writing’ (article), Dec ’23 – Jan ’24 newsletter
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Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free friendly dessert with scads of flavor and reduced sugar!
We Don't need sugary frostings!
It's official! My debut original recipe book is for sale on Amazon.
I’ve always loved to bake; it’s a stress buster for me. However, the eating of all said baked goods is not so great on the waistline. That’s why I created Nakie Cakes. Why add fluff to the prize?
Speaking of the waistline, I also wanted my baked goods to have more nutrition. With that in mind, I researched each ingredient and outline their nutritional contributions to the recipes in the “Ingredients” section of this book.
I have severe allergies to eggs, nuts, MSG, broccoli, and other foods. Now, I know what you’re thinking - Broccoli, really? Yes, it’s true. I actually love broccoli and miss it like crazy. We are going to make Nakie Cakes free of these allergy culprits. Unfortunately, this means no broccoli in the Nakie Cakes (cue big sigh). I’ll also show you how to substitute items for gluten and dairy allergies in the “Substitutions” section of this book.
I worked on each recipe in my kitchen until it was just right. These recipes are an allergen-friendly, lower caloric, reduced sugar, and increased nutritional muffins that are a cross between cakes, muffins, and cookies. In a world where carbs have become the arch nemesis to the waistline, these recipes will still allow you to make fun baked goods and avoid many of the calories that the frostings and other sugary toppings add to the dessert.
Wishes of the World
This is a magical life long moment come true! What do you think of this beautiful cover? Khoa Le creates stunning artwork.
Thank you so much to everyone who helped along the way!
You can follow Khoa Le on Instagram.
Sleeping Bear Press is the amazing publisher who believed in my story. You can follow them here:
If you'd like to order, here's the Amazon affiliate link to the book and a link to my author page.
Mary Boone interviews Melissa Stiveson and has an entire series of author interviews. Be sure to check it out and leave your hearts and comments on the individual interviews.
Busy PBs is a debut picture book group of amazingly talented authors and illustrators. Melissa is busting-at-the-gut happy to be a part of this wonderful group and wants to share their information. Please check out their wondrous works of art. We greatly appreciate your support and value your feedback.
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