• Founder and former publisher at Darnell Spirit Productions, the first publishing company dedicated solely to serving the cheerleading and dance markets since 2000 (now acquired by Netherfield House Press)

• Current publisher and head of acquisitions at Netherfield House Press

• A former senior editor for three years at Cobblestone Press, a Romance Writers of America-recommended digital romance publisher, where she edited 40 titles for publication

• A former editor at Star Dust Press (now closed)

• A former review editor for Joyfully Reviewed, a romance review website

• A former award-winning dancer with 12 years' formal training in jazz, tap, and ballet

• A former high school dance/drill team director and manager

Visit her website at: www.melissadarnell.com