Hey, friend—welcome!
I’m so glad you found your way to my little corner of the internet.
And yep, you probably noticed…I go by two names. Here’s the deal: Melissa is me—the part I wanted to keep front and center. Holtz and Winters are my pen names, each one carrying a different flavor of story. Think of them as two sides of my personality: one cozy and mysterious, the other bold and romantic.
Why the split? Because I love writing across genres, and this way, you know exactly what kind of adventure you’re stepping into—without any confusion. Plus, as an introverted extrovert, I’ll admit things can get a little quirky around here. 😉
Keep scrolling, and I’ll show you both sides of me.
Get to know Holtz
Paranormal mystery with a dash of romance..
Melissa Holtz writes paranormal mysteries about strong female friendships, middle-aged heroines (30s–50s), and just enough mystical chaos to stir up small-town secrets. My books mix mystery, slow burn romance, and paranormal twists with a cast of quirky friends you’ll wish lived next door—plus the occasional devilishly handsome detective who complicates everything.
My debut novel, An Enchanting Case of Spirits, was acquired by Berkley, a division of Penguin Random House.
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Get to know Winters

Romantasy books with spice…
Melissa Winters writes romantasy filled with vampires, witches, demons, fallen angels, and fae—slow burn love stories that turn up the heat a notch. Think Fourth Wing meets From Blood and Ash, with worlds as addictive as the characters who haunt them.
I would have stayed up all night finishing it!!!! Such an original vampire book concept. 15/10
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