Melanie Hamrick is a mother, a ballerina, a producer, a choreographer, and a writer. Born and raised in Virginia, Melanie began dancing at a young age. Her career as a ballerina spanned over sixteen years with American Ballet Theatre. While travelling the world with her family and for work, Melanie has always carried novels and notebooks with her. Melanie's passion for reading and dance inspired her to write her first novel, First Position.